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		<lastmod>2018-02-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-01-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/comparing-the-capital-budgets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-passed-2017-19-operating-budget-would-increase-spending-by-6-4-billion/</loc>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/comparing-the-operating-budgets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-passed-2017-19-operating-budget-would-increase-spending-by-4-9-billion/</loc>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/proposals-for-a-state-capital-gains-tax/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-03-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-03-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-02-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-passed-bill-would-overhaul-and-increase-school-funding/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-02-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/education-funding-plans-the-governor-and-house-want-significant-new-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-02-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-01-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gov-inslees-2017-19-operating-budget-proposal-would-significantly-increase-spending-and-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-contribution-of-washington-states-petroleum-refining-industry-in-2015/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-05T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-state-convention-center-addition-project/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-11-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-expanded-sepa-has-reduced-regulatory-certainty-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-732-imposing-a-new-carbon-tax-in-washington-state/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/i-1433-a-blunt-instrument-increasing-the-minimum-wage-and-mandating-paid-sick-leave/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-08-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-07-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-06-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/2016-supplemental-operating-budget-doesnt-increase-taxes-but-does-tap-the-rainy-day-fund/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/supplemental-maintenance-level-changes-are-driven-by-the-health-care-authority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/rent-control/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-29T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2016-02-29T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-passed-supplemental-operating-budget-would-increase-spending-increase-taxes-and-tap-the-rainy-day-fund/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/by-mandating-a-specific-compensation-mix-labor-policies-take-flexibility-out-of-the-equation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gov-inslees-teacher-shortage-proposal-good-policy-bad-timing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gov-inslees-2016-supplemental-operating-budget-proposal-would-increase-2015-17-spending-by-1-4-percent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-businesses-account-for-58-percent-of-state-and-local-tax-collections/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/franklin-county-spending-and-revenues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/benton-county-spending-and-revenues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/snohomish-county-spending-and-revenues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/pierce-county-spending-and-revenues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/spending-and-revenues-of-select-washington-counties/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/king-county-spending-and-revenues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-11-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/i-1366-a-choose-your-own-tax-adventure-for-legislators/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/regulatory-reform-a-win-win-win-for-agencies-businesses-and-taxpayers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/transportation-package-makes-critical-investments-for-commuters-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/improving-economy-allows-for-significant-spending-on-education-without-new-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/a-current-law-transportation-budget-is-enacted-will-a-new-transportation-revenue-package-be-next/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-2015-17-budget-undercard-capital-appropriations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/college-affordability-two-ways/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/levy-swap-tax-increases-tax-reductions-unanswered-questions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/2015-17-operating-budget-spending-priorities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-transportation-package-would-begin-to-address-states-significant-infrastructure-needs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/carbon-taxation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/mandating-paid-sick-leave-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-long-lasting-negative-consequences-of-the-minimum-wage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gov-inslees-capital-gains-tax-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/higher-education-policy-and-the-state-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governor-inslees-2015-17-operating-budget-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-contribution-of-washington-states-petroleum-refining-industry-in-2013/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-business-taxes-continue-to-exceed-national-average-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/2015-17-budget-preview-mccleary-not-the-only-cloud-on-the-budget-horizon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-1351-class-size-reduction-a-4-7-billion-unfunded-mandate-with-dubious-educational-merit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/about-that-mythical-8-7-billion-tax-break/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/a-newly-expanded-sepa-threatens-washingtons-competitiveness/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-2014-supplemental-budget-increases-education-spending-holds-line-on-new-taxes-and-fails-to-extend-rd-credits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-and-senate-passed-2014-supplementals-are-mostly-similar-but-present-distinct-options/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-appropriations-chairs-proposed-2014-supplemental-largely-tracks-senate-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-ways-and-means-chairs-proposed-2014-supplemental-increases-education-spending-reduces-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-minimum-wage-and-teenage-unemployment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/supporting-research-and-development-with-responsible-tax-policy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-13T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/sector-distribution-of-washingtons-minimum-wage-jobs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/county-distribution-of-washingtons-minimum-wage-jobs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-30T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/toward-a-thoughtful-review-of-tax-policies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/minimal-changes-to-2013-15-budget-in-gov-inslees-proposed-supplemental/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-best-interests-of-washingtons-workers-compensation-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/high-stakes-for-washington-in-competition-for-777x/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/i-517-infringing-property-rights-and-enshrining-a-new-protected-class/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/expanded-commodity-exports-will-create-jobs-increase-investment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/economic-impact-of-data-centers-on-central-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-522-executive-summary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-522-costly-flawed-and-ill-conceived/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-cargo-rides-the-rails/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/export-activity-boosts-washingtons-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/trade-dependent-washington-relies-on-rail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/proposition-1-and-the-living-wage-movement-in-seatac-increasing-unemployment-decreasing-opportunity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-07-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/assumptions-gap-divides-legislative-budget-proposals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-finance-committee-considers-tax-increases/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-would-tax-and-spend-over-1-billion-more-than-senate-in-2013-15/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/increasing-education-spending-in-2013-15-new-taxes-or-re-prioritization/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2013-03-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/legislative-congestion-shouldnt-stall-transportation-fix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/more-reforms-for-workers-compensation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/leveling-the-playing-field-with-tax-preferences/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/comparative-analysis-of-school-funding/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governor-gregoires-2013-15-budget-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-prosperity-depends-on-vibrant-tech-sector/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/labor-costs-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-09-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-06-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/implementing-washingtons-health-benefit-exchange/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/five-keys-to-evaluating-a-tax-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-way-were-taxed-a-brief-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/increasing-the-2011-13-capital-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/increased-federal-tax-on-sales-of-partnerships-will-cost-washington-jobs-and-income/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/balancing-the-operating-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/a-small-step-for-public-pension-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/changes-to-public-school-employee-health-insurance-coverage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/repealing-i-728-grading-teachers-and-other-2012-education-reforms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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