Tagged: Government and Politics

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Oregon Timber Counties
6:26 pm
Wed February 13, 2013

Oregon Congressmen Want Hearings On Timber Counties

Credit Ron Wyden's website
Senator Ron Wyden has been asked by three Oregon congressmen to hold hearings about the financial problems faced by southern Oregon counties.

  Three Oregon congressmen have asked Sen. Ron Wyden to hold hearings about the financial problems faced by southern Oregon counties.

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Gun Rights
5:10 pm
Fri February 8, 2013

Gun Rights Supporters Rally In Salem, Olympia

Hundreds of gun rights supporters rallied in support of their cause outside the state capitol buildings in Salem and Olympia Friday. They were there to express opposition to attempts by federal and state lawmakers to restrict the use of some weapons.

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Lane County Jail
4:33 pm
Wed February 6, 2013

Lane County May Put Jail Levy On May Ballot

The Lane County Board of Commissioners will make a final decision next week on a property tax levy to fund jail beds.

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Washington Dream Act
5:40 pm
Tue February 5, 2013

College Aid For Undocumented Students Up For Debate In Olympia

Credit Bluedisk / Wikimedia Commons
State Senator Ed Murray introduced the Washington Dream Act Tuesday in Olympia.

Wednesday hundreds of immigrants and advocates plan to gather in Olympia to lay out their priorities for lawmakers. One top issue is called the Washington Dream Act. State Senator Ed Murray introduced the bill Tuesday. Under the measure, undocumented college students would become eligible for state financial aid.

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