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DATA POINTS
THIS WEEK’S POLLS FROM FLATHEADBEACON.COM
DO YOU PLAN TO VISIT CANADA TO CAPITALIZE ON THE STRENGTH OF THE U.S. DOLLAR?
THE GOOD
RAIN
Although the sudden arrival of precipitation has put a damper on outdoor events this past week, it is helping calm fires across the region.
THE BAD
AUGUST JOB GROWTH
The American economy added 173,000 jobs last month, a weaker showing than expected. The poor growth makes it more likely the Federal Reserve will delay its long- awaited increase in interest rates in the coming weeks.
1.09 INCHES
115
29% YES
5 INCHES
61% YES
39% NO
America and our allies.”
TOTAL VOTES
Precipitation in Kalispell from June 1 through Aug. 31, the lowest total on record for summer, according to the National Weather Service. The previous record low was 1.40 inches in 1929.
DO YOU AGREE WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA’S DECISION TO RENAME MOUNT MCKINLEY?
TOTAL VOTES
“The Iranian nuclear deal
282
is perhaps the greatest
DO YOU PLAN TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE FLATHEAD VALLEY THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND?
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., amid the Obama administration’s effort to pass a nuclear deal with Iran.
24% YES
76% NO *READER POLLS ARE NOT SCIENTIFIC
TOTAL VOTES
“This is as good of a signpost of
what we’re dealing with when it
comes to climate change as just
about anything. It sends a message
about the urgency we’re going
to need to have when it comes to
dealing with this.”
President Barack Obama after exploring a retreating glacier in the Kenai Mountains of Alaska, raising concerns over climate change.
41
71% NO
Average precipitation during summer in Kalispell over the last 30 years.
0.15
Inches of rain that fell in Kalispell on Aug. 3., the most in a single day since July 7.
14
YEARS SINCE THE 9/11 ATTACKS
national security mistake
of our time and represents a
clear and present danger to
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