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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Co-Chairs Release Proposed Budget
SALEM, Ore -– The Co-Chairs of the Joint Ways and Means Committee today released a proposed $14.65 billion budget for the 2011-13 biennium. Release of the co-chairs proposal is considered a key milestone in the legislative budget process and was … Continue reading
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Senate Republicans call for tort cap to fight rising health care costs
SALEM, OR – In light of the consistent double-digit increases in medical inflation and insurance costs, Senate Republicans are urging the legislature to adopt a cap on damages allowed in medical malpractice lawsuits. While government agencies currently enjoy such a … Continue reading
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Rep. Greg Walden cuts ribbon at Olive Branch Family Health and Pharmacy Grand Opening
ENTERPRISE, Ore – During a visit to Wallowa County, US Representative Greg Walden cut the Ceremonial Ribbon during the Grand Opening of the Olive Branch Family Health and Pharmacy in Enterprise. Community members from throughout Wallowa County including the members … Continue reading
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HOUSE REPUBLICANS AIM TO CREATE JOBS BY REFORMING MEASURE 67
SALEM—House Republicans today presented two bills to the House Revenue Committee to replace provisions of Measure 67 with a new corporate minimum tax system. Republicans say replacing the tax will promote job-creation in the state.
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House Republicans will keep fighting for Charter Schools, despite vote
SALEM—House Republicans said they’ll keep fighting for public charter schools and education reform despite today’s Floor defeat of HB 2287, which would have established clear and fair standards for those working to open and maintain charter schools in their communities.
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Greg Walden votes to repeal job-destroying 1099 tax reporting burden on businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives today voted overwhelmingly by a 314-112 margin to scrap a widely-panned new tax-reporting burden that more than 175 small business organizations have asked Congress to repeal.
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