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"A moderate by definition is one of three things; somebody who sits around and waits for a majority to form and then joins it, a conservative who is pro-choice, or a liberal."
-- Rush Limbaugh, June 5, 2001
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- Environmental Extremist Org. [under the usual mantel of "conservation"] Sues for Gov't Documents Regarding Enviromental Decisions. (Biological Diversity.org PR) [Same-o, same-o. Anyone who doesn't go along with ANY environmental claim they make will be villified 10 times over.] Further, Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked the inspector general to review numerous additional decisions “improperly influenced” by MacDonald that the agencies “failed to capture,” including rules affecting the southwestern bald eagle, northern spotted owl, delta smelt, Montana fluvial Arctic grayling, spikedace, Mexican garter snake, Sacramento splittail, and several California vernal pool species.
- Sen. Smith Supported Just Passed Bill Giving Alaskan Fishermen Tax Reductions. Considered victims of the 1989 Valdez oil spill. The measure was included in an amendment to the Farm Bill, which was passed Dec. 14 on the Senate floor. Also supported by Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray. (The Cordova Times)
- 1,800 In OR Receive Tax Breaks for Preservation. (Oregonian)
- Cell Phones While Driving Law Takes Effect Within Days. Includes hands-free "mobile communication" devices, but there are a couple of limited exceptions. (SJ)
- Changes In Vehicle Laws Cover Range of Drivers. (SJ)
- Ashland: Jokester's Christmas Cards Have a Heavenly Post. Addressed 'from Heaven' two months after Chet Fitch's death. (CNN)
- Salem Police Dept.: Binoculars Will Aid City Police At Night. Homeland Security grant will pay for eyepieces. (SJ)
- Come the New Year; Liberty Of Conscience Rights Removed When Dealing with Same-Sexers. Under the insulting bill title: Family Fairness Act (SJ)
- Letter to Ed.: Kulongoski Lauded for Order On Licenses. (SJ)
- SJ Editorial: Gov't Right to Return Kicker $$.
- Salem's "Walking History Book," Luella Charlton, Dies at 109.
- Speakers At Summit to Address State Health Efforts. Jan. 16 event will focus on insurance coverage plans. (SJ)
- Another View [of Christmas]: A "Work Of God's Spirit." (SJ_
- Christianity, Christmas Rooted In the Spirit Of Hope. E.J. Dionne, SJ
- NEW LAW DISTURBS FACE OF MEASURE 37. It's unclear whether 95 year-old Dorothy English will be able to divide her land. The property rights "poster girl" was was at the center of Oregon's land-use battle three years ago is no further along than when she started. (Oregonian)
- For Congressman Greg Walden the Final Two Weeks Of Congressional Session Could Hardly Have Gone Better. Senator Smith not as happy. (Curry Pilot)
- All The Media Wanted for Christmas Was to Tell Iowa How to Vote. If folks were chatting about the presidential race in Oregon, where Playbook spent Christmas, you can be sure they were talking about it from Ackley, Iowa to Zearing, Iowa, and at every Eagle Grove, Mason City and Sergeant Bluff in between. (Pajamas Media)
- Presidential Candidates Begin Commenting On Bhutto Assassination. (AP)
- Huckabee Responds to Uncomplimentary Remarks By Rush Limbaugh. Wants to talk to Rush. “All I can do is hope Rush will love me as much as I love Rush. Cause I think he's terrific and he's been a very clarion voice for the conservative movement. Somebody said something that upset him. I don't know who and I don't know what. I cannot fix what I don't know." (CBS)
- With Primaries Looming Uncertainty Reigns Over GOP Slate. (AP)
- Bush Signs $555-B Spending Bill. (AP)
- Senate Meets Briefly to Block Bush. (AP)
- Parties Raising Big Money for Senate Races. (AP)
- The Anti-Tax Group Club for Growth Continues Anti-Huckabee Ads. (AP)
- Clinton, Obama, Edwards Wage Door-to-Door Fight for Iowa Voters. (AP
- Huckabee Immigration Stand Went from Moderate to Hard-Line. Agrees with those whom he once called racists. (AP)
- Jabs Sharpen In Final Week Before Voting. (AP)
- Giuliani Invokes 9/11 In Ad Campaign. (AP)
- AP Internet Poll Indicates People Largely Unfamiliar With Huckabee. (AP)
- Former Democrat, Rep. McKinney, Will Run As Green Party Candidate. (NewsMax)
- FCC Chief Defends Media Ownership Rules. (AP)
- Ron Paul's Followers Aim to Stun the Pundits. (AJC)
- Fred Thompson Teases Clinton. (AP)
- Huckabee: Too Soft-On-Illegals. It’s no accident that Rep. Tom Tancredo threw his support to former Gov. Mitt Romney as he dropped out of the GOP primary race. (Human Events)
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National/International News
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- Sen. Gordon Smith, & John Kerry Push for Legislation Banning the Ban On HIV Immigrants Coming to U.S. (Boston Globe)
- Odds Grow Long On Off-Reservation Gorge Casino. (Oregonian)
- Editorial By Ron Wyden: "Rights that Travel: FISA Should Protect U.S. Citizens Overseas. ...the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) has represented the ultimate ... (Daily Camera) [Anti-wiretapping editorial.]
- Seattle Columnist Wants Wyden Health Care Program. (Seattle Times)
- Multnomah County: Fight Revs Up After Union Strike Ends.
- Services from Alsea Church Are Viewed Across Latin America. (Oregonian)
- Oregonian Editorial: Multnomah Grand Jury Report Finds Plenty Wrong with County Jails.
- Jackson County: Commission Outlines Its Suggestions for BLM Plan. (Mail Tribune)
- Come January 1, 2008, Same-sexers Can Register As Domestic Partners. (KGW)
- Feds City Possible Conflict With Astoria Liquefied Natural Gas Project. (KGW)
- Kevin Mannix' Tough Law, On Drug Dealers, Petition Has More than Enough Signatures. (SJ)
- SJ Guest Opinion; Ted Ferrioli: Time to Reprioritize State Spending.
- State Elections Chief Explains Ballot Reform. He disputes assertions that law will have bad effect on measures. (SJ)
- Fed Bureau Of Economic Analysis: Personal Income Rises In OR. (SJ)
- Counters Could Help At Traffice Lights. (SJ - Opinion)
- Is OR a Haven for Drug Dealers? (Oregonian)
- It's Not When, Or How, But Why We Celebrate [Christmas]. Religious Opinion, SJ [Harry Potter for Christmas lessons?]
- Opinion: Help Get Reform Enacted ASAP Regarding OR Driver's Licenses. (SJ)
- Opinion, SJ: All Should Be Held To the Same Standard. To Eduardo Angulo of the Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality and like-minded individuals, I really must ask what exactly is your problem with the proposed requirements for obtaining an Oregon driver's license, permit or ID card?
- Bremerton, WA: Newcomer On Block Calls Santa-crucifixion Display Art, But Neighbors Repulsed. (Seattle Times)
- Salem: Three Locations At Top Of List for Bridge. (SJ)
- Energy Bill Has Mixed Results. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Max Baucus, D-Mont. and others are disappointed that a bi-partisan effort to extend funding for the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act vaporized in the final Senate bill...Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore. could not contain his disgust for the eviscerated school funding. In a press release he called the Senate's action "one more in a long list of failures by the leadership of this Congress to get its work done and solve the problems real people are facing every day in our country." He added, "No budget. No funding for our veterans. No county payments. No fix for the looming tax hike on the middle class. It's been all politics all year with no real accomplishment. Nothing. Zero. Zip. Zilch. This place is dysfunctional." (Capital Press)
- Dog Helps Catch Man Fleeing Police. Antonio Rogel-Flores was arrested on two counts of stolen-vehicle charges and one count of tampering with a witness. (SJ)
- Pollution Likely Won't Stop Park. (SJ)
- Statesman Journal Editorial: Gov. Made Wrong Move On State Raises.
- Statesman Journal Executive Director's Christmas Wish List.
- Salem Street Could Get Makeover. (SJ)
- Opinion: Tightening Rules May Help Deal with Uninsured Drivers. I am of Swedish descent. I assure you the Swedes in my family don't look at having to prove we are properly insured as being racist. (SJ)
- Opinion: Gov. K. Gets Kudos for Requirements. (SJ)
- States Adds To Cost Of Disasters With Unnecessary Permits. (SJ Opinion)
- Willamette Contest Focuses On Indoctrinating Students On Global Warming. (SJ)
- Register Guard Editorial Slams CIA Tape Destruction. [What else would one expect from the Red Guard?]
- Salem, Surrounding Counties Join In Anti-Graffiti Task Force. (SJ)
- Tom Olsen Of the Child Care Division Of the OR Employment Dept. Defends State Decisions In Editorial. (SJ)
- Letter to Ed.: Low Standards for Driver's Licenses Are a Threat to Safety. (SJ)
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National/International News
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