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These figures may be the most immediate indicators available as to the state of the economy in Rappahannock County.
Although meals and lodging taxes represent only a small portion of the county’s revenue, they still are an indication of just how much the county is being affected by the economic downturn.
The fact that the county is also seeking to take aggressive legal action in the business sector may also be an indicator that the county’s budget is extremely tight and that there is little room for leniency.
At Monday’s meeting
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