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Obama cites conservative values to pitch progressive plan

President Barack Obama used conservative buzz words to pitch a new government push for cheaper mortgages as a foundation for “American values of fairness and responsibility” in a housing speech delivered on Wednesday morning.

Northrim BanCorp 2011 Net Profits Increase 26% to $11.4 Million, or $1.74 per Diluted Share

Northrim BanCorp, Inc. today reported net profits increased 26% to $11.4 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, in 2011, compared to $9.1 million, or $1.40 per diluted share a year ago.