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that have a real impact if they are not dealt with immediately. Of course, a big part of this is the process of jockeying for political and public relations supremacy in an election year. Even projects that both sides agree would be good for the economy are held hostage to the process. A pipeline that would create energy independence and thousands of jobs has been postponed until after the 2012 elections -- despite the fact that both laboring Americans and big business have reason to agree to its construction. Why the hangup on this one pipeline when we have many thousands of miles of pipelines criss-crossing America? Approval of this issue benefits both sides of the aisle -- both big business and blue-collar workers. So why has this pipeline, which is a real economic issue, been turned into a political hot potato? It’s because the “green” organizations who oppose it are big political contributors. We’ve all felt the desire to procrastinate, despite the nagging feeling that accompanies that option. You know you should make smart financial decisions, but the overwhelming consequences of facing reality encourage you to delay. For example, you know you should be making a list of all the credit card money you already owe before you go shopping. But in the “holiday spirit,” you go shopping first, and figure you’ll tally up the consequences later when the bills come in. In that same mindset, Congress rushes off to vacation, hoping to push the hard decisions into the New Year. And at the same time hoping we won’t notice if they can announce something temporary. It’s time for the bosses -- us -- to speak up and force them to do the job that we’re paying them to do. Here’s how to make your voice heard, no matter what your take on the issues happens to be: Go to www.ContactingtheCongress.org. Then just fill in your address and ZIP code to be sent to the page with your U.S. representative and two senators. Click on each name, and you’ll find a link to a “contact form.” It takes only a minute to fill out that form with your name, address and e-mail and then a category for your comment.

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MOUNTAIN PASSES (from page page 3) Dear John: There are legitimate opportunities out there, but it requires a lot of diligence sheer cliffs to terrify drivers and passengers, it and persistence to find them. A growing trend definitely has memorable scenery. for many retailers is to outsource their customer ® service operations to third-party companies like Al- • South of the equator in South America, there pine Access (www.AlpineAccess.com) and Workare 42 mountain passes between Chile and by Mary Hunt ing Solutions (www.WorkingSolutions.com), who Argentina, whose border runs from north then hire home-based workers to handle customer to south through the Andes Mountains. At service. The reps, who typically work 20-30 hours 3,300 miles in length, it is the third longest a week, take calls for large and small companies. international border. Along what was once a While the hourly rate is about $9, agents can earn main route between the two countries stands up to $20 an hour with incentives and bonuses. WED., NOV. 9 the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) Many companies also provide benefits like health statue at the top of the pass. Standing at 13,780 and dental insurance and a matching 401(k) plan. Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Hours Another idea is to search for companies in feet above sea level, the large stone statue is 26 your area who are looking for part-time employees Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corrections. feet tall and weighs over six tons. Dear Mary: I read your® book “How to DebtADVERTISING PROOF with your skill set. Contact them with the idea of Ofﬁce: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 Email: valleybits@msn.com Proof Your Marriage.” You talked about paying • The Cristo Redentor was taken by train to Final Changes DUE:as an independent contractor. 5:00 p.m.. working from home down the mortgage principal with a 13th payment Argentina, and then the rest of the Please reviewItcarefully. Double  Phone Number(s) Spelling  Prices Uspallata, Hours by Mary Hunt just might be check: a win-win situation thatbenefits each year (adding one-twelfth of one payment way by mule in 1904. It commemorated the of you. Good luck immediately in your search. Contactboth your Tidbits representative with changes or corrections. each month to your regular payment, so that after

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