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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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- English Speaking Firemen Losing Jobs to Spanish Bilingual. Jim Walker of the Department of Forestry said "what we do know is 85 percent of the crew make-up is of Hispanic decent." But many of the Hispanic fire fighters do not speak English. Walker says the language barrier is a concern. [Let this man know how you feel about this policy. Marvin Brown, State Forester, 503.945.7211, mbrown@odf.state.or.us.
- The Ups and Downs Of Ron Saxton, So Far.
- Portland: Randy Leonard Presses for (Forced) Fuel Policy. Every city gas station would carry only biodiesel, ethanol blends.
- Hooley's Bill On Identity Theft Needs Modifying? Hooley finds herself crosswise with advocacy groups such as Consumers Union and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. (Oregonian editorial)
- Salem: Shelter Won't Move Near Sex Offenders.
- Hillsboro Applying to Create Enterprise Zones. Critics say the city is too affluent to ask for the commercial district designations.
- OR Adopts Tougher, Expensive Emmissions Rules.
- Panel Passes Aid for Fishermen.
- Portland: Potter Makes Rosie Sizer Police Chief.
- Funds OK'd to Process M-37 Claims.
- Seniors Push for Care In Own Homes.
- Mom, Dad Allowed to Hold Fragile Survivor Quintuplet Babies.
- Corvallis Will Vote On Cell Phone Tax.
- Multnomah: Battling Commissioners Pass $1.3-B Budget by 3-2.
- Madras Family Told Son's Body Officially Identified. Young soldier, Thomas Tucker, was brutalized til unrecognizable by al Qaida torturers last week.
- Bull Mountain Land Ruling Appealed.
- Beaverton Forgoes Annexation Appeal.
- Pot Thief Saved from Victim's Wrath. "I'm not a very religious guy, but I prayed." -- Paul Abelino Canul, 18 pot burglar.
- S-K Transit Board Cuts Trips, Retains Sat. Routes.
- Portland Tribune: Sources Say...
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Being "Frank" about CA Conservative Politics. |
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National/International News
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- Sen. Smith Gives Emotional Eulogy for OR Soldier On Senate Floor, Argues Against Timetable Pullout from Iraq.
- Family Speaks Out On Son, War. "They were doing a job...overstepped the bounds of the job...just like the ones in our military overstepped the jobs they were supposed to do."
- Worry About Our Soldiers, Not Insane Islamic Terrorists. Statesman J. Letter to Ed.
- Culture of Union Corruption. NW Republican
- U.S. House Rejects Congressman DeFazio's War Powers Amendment. (From Oregon's district 4).
- Gordon Smith Calls Hearing On Senior-Retirement Health Care. "Managing Retirement Assets: Ensuring Seniors Don't Outlive Their Savings,"
- DHS Newsclips
- Sen. & Mrs. Smith Take to National Airwaves Over Son's Suicide. (CBS News)
- Suit To Attack Logging Roads' Alleged Dirty Water.
- Smith Salmon Provisions Clear Senate. "This is a breakthrough that brings us one step closer getting aid to our coast, but finding funding remains the greatest challenge," Smith said. [Funding? It's called "inventing another "tax."]
- Election Officials Issue Warning to Ballot Initiative Sponsors. Lindback said the growing number of complaints prompted a more thorough review of the handbook, leading to the warning. Lindback expressed frustration over the Legislature's failure to create an investigator's position in the Elections Division.
- Oregonian's Mean Duin Sounds Off Another Anti-War Diatribe Following News of Torture Deaths of OR Soldiers.
- Move to Stop Biscuit Fire Logging Fails. Kulongoski may ask for a court order barring the 640-acre project.
- Beaverton: Deputy Police Chief Resigns from Job.
- Gordon Smith's Popularity Still Falling? Wyden's Not.
- Standoff Continues at Fur Store. Protest - pickets continue and, with no mediation in sight, both sides dig in.
- Marion County Alters Mass-Gathering Standards. Permits needed for outdoor events with at least 750 people. Lowers number from 1,000.
- Cut and Run: What Nice Name to Give It Today?
- Salem Area Adds 1,200 Jobs In May.
- Portland: Speakers Share Racial Profiling Stories.
- Marion County, Union Have Tentative Deal.
- U.S. Claims "State Secrets Privilege" In OR Case.
- Karen Minnis, Hypocrite? NW Republican.
- Kitzhaber Wants to Make Health Care a "Constitutional Right."
- Congressmen Walden, DeFazio Press On Following House Vote OKing Partial County Payments Bill.
- One Urban Renewal Tax Collection Ending.
- Speculation Over What Triggered Federal Investigation Into Possible Violations of Patients' Civil Rights at OR State Hospital.
- Mary Starrett for Governor, Candidate As Colorful As Career.
- Poverty Said to Be On the Rise In Tigard & Tualatin.
- Tualatin Hill: $48.8-M. Earmarked for Projects, Maintenance.
- Closing of Mobile Home Parks a National Trend.
- Hillsboro: Freedom from Library Fines Teaches No Responsibility?
- Oswego School District Swimming In Red for Maintaining Public Swimming Pool.
- Beaverton: Subdivision Proposed for Annexed Land.
- Portland, SW: Sudden Changes On Urban Renewal Panel Raise Questions.
- "Missing-Link" Fossil Just Shows Evolution Is a Myth. Statesman J. Letter to Ed.
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