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Oregon's U.S. senators took a two-day trip to Iraq last week and said that they are optimistic that parliamentary elections still can be held in time to allow the scheduled withdrawal of U.S. combat troops by August 2010.
SALEM, Ore. -- A new, 100-page report released by the state of Oregon details potential budget cuts if two tax measures are not passed in a January 26, 2010 special election. Measures 66 and 67 would raise taxes on businesses and high-income households. Proponents of the pair of tax measures say they will generate $733 million dollars in revenue. If those tax measures fail, a wide range of ...
By: Alex Zielinski | News reporter Critics wary of former governor's leadership tactics under pressure John Kitzhaber was an emergency room physician for 14 years, a legislator in the Oregon House of Representatives and Senate, president of the state Senate for four terms and the governor of Oregon for two terms — and he still isn’t ready to qu...
PORTLAND — Oregon’s four actively campaigning candidates for governor made their first joint appearance Thursday, offering different approaches to their shared commitment to job creation and growing the green economy. The event was civil throughout, with the only sharp-edged comment coming in the closing minutes when Bill Bradbury took a …
Bill Sizemore, Oregon's high-profile anti-tax activist and a Republican candidate for governor, has been indicted on tax-evasion charges. If he's convicted, he could be sent to prison.
The Oregon Department of Justice has filed criminal tax evasion charges against activist Bill Sizemore and his wife for their failure to file state tax returns the past three years.
More than 10 percent of Jefferson County's registered voters have already had their say on whether to allow table games at the Charles Town Races & Slots. Assistant clerk for elections Wendy Evangelisti says 3,771 votes were cast by late Wednesday, with only... West Virginia - Jefferson County Oregon - Charles Town Races & Slots - Voter registration - United States
Oregon's winning tax startegy: Why can't we do that here?
Complete remarks, as prepared for delivery, by President Obama on future direction in Afghanistan, as well as reaction from Oregon's congressional delegation.
A 100-page report released by the state of Oregon details potential budget cuts if two tax measures are not passed in a Jan. 26, 2010 special election.
The campaigns on each side of the two tax measures on the Jan. 26 ballot in Oregon have now started their advertising campaigns. Each contests the fairness and accuracy of their opponents first ads.