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Obama mortgage plan looks dead on arrival

GOP is highly unlikely to approve new fees on large banks

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.