Welcome to Thursday! If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, “Thursday Numbers” is my weekly column where I take a look at the numbers in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes laced with just a little sarcasm.

Please note that if you read this column you may be able to use the information to impress your family, friends, and co-workers.

This week I write about the debt limit, top movies, disabled workers, unemployment, petitions, gun buyback, drunken driving, healthiest state, Pro Bowl, search committee, minimum wage, counting on Daines, and much more!

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