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Special Report - Special Report - December 20, 2012
Light at end of the tunnel grows
Forecasts mostly brighter for industry sectors here


Like the ever-so-gradual acceleration of a heavily laden train, the Inland Northwest economy finally is expected to begin showing some noteworthy forward momentum next year, albeit at a still subpar pace.

Although plenty of uncertainty remains, particularly in regard to the so-called fiscal cliff, observers in a number of industry sectors here say they expect this year's mostly meager gains to give way to broader signs of recovery in 2013.

In the crucial employment a...


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