Bankruptcy is the New Black

Washington bankruptcies are up just over 50 percent in the first half of 2009 compared to 2008, says the Seattle Times. 15,000 people and 87 businesses filed. On the other hand, says the Times editorial board, we've "turned a corner." The editorial board, just for reference, may be sniffing glue.

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