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Democrat Schumer optimistic in Oregon Senate race
New York Senator Charles Schumer says he is "very optimistic" that Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley can win against incumbent Senator Gordon Smith this fall.
Pending agriculture bill has $5.9 million for Oregon programs
Oregon's two senators said Friday that a farm spending bill headed for the Senate floor contains almost $5.9 million for sustainable agriculture programs and research in the state.
Oregon judge nominated for federal bench
The Bush administration has nominated Washington County Circuit Judge Marco Hernandez to be a federal judge.
Venture Capitalist Is the Latest Donor to Get Dumped
Oregon venture capitalist Craig Berkman owes his investors $28 million in civil damages for misappropriating their money.
Washington County judge nominated for federal court
The White House today nominated Washington County Circuit Judge Marco A. Hernandez to be Oregon's next federal judge.
We still believe in Harley Dent.
Let's rock: Developers Randy Rappaport and Brad Malsin want to develop a new 2,000-seat live performance venue on the Willamette's east bank.
One of the less pleasant aspects of writing a political column when one party is having a particularly grim year is that the story gets so repetitive.
Northwest Progressive Institute
Gordon Smith: Lawbreaking lawmaker
Who better to say this than Oregon Senator Gordon Smith? "I think lawmakers should not be lawbreakers," Smith said.
Sausage Links, fancy-pants luncheon edition
Meanwhile , University of Washington professor David Domke, an expert on the intersection of faith and politics, argues in today's edition of The Seattle Times that Republicans could actually lose the votes of ...
Birth Canal Control: A New Rule Would Protect Anti-Abortion Physicians
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has drafted a new federal rule that would block clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities getting federal grants from turning down physicians and nurses ...
Despite FEC Complaints, Oregon Democrats Air Ad With Merkley
July 17, 2008, 12:35 p.m. Thumbing its nose at a Federal Election Commission complaint filed by Sen.
Finally. Some good news from Congress. No, make that excellent news. The Senate votes to triple funding for worldwide HIV/AIDS treatment and repeal the detestable ban against allowing people with HIV to enter ...
Gordo Smith must be real, real happy
There are some snickers over the latest letter sent from Dem Sen Candidate in Oregon, Jeff Merkley .
US ban on visitors with HIV could end soon
A two-decade ban on people with HIV visiting or immigrating to the United States may end soon through a Senate bill aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases in Africa and other poor areas of the world.
Gordon Smith's new ad: more desperate than ever...
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President's drilling proposal hits a dry hole
President Bush's decision Monday to lift a moratorium on offshore drilling was designed to pressure Congress into removing it's own -- stronger -- ban that has been in place for 26 years.
Northwest Progressive Institute
Make the left coast BLUE in the U.S. Senate
Between Washington, Oregon and California there is only one Republican U.S. Senator: Gordon Smith.
"Wiregrass Needs to Band Together"
ELECTIONS HAVE THE WIREGRASS DECIDING BETWEEN JAY LOVE OR HARRI ANN SMITH FOR CONGRESS.
Bayh seeks $500 million increase in Amtrak funding
U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., has asked Senate leaders to dramatically increase Amtrak funding for intercity rail services.
Deggendorfer plans to design an ornament that reflects the American spirit of Oregon, using a red, white and blue color scheme.