Update: July 1, 2011

Balanced Budget Amendment: Still Flawed, More Dangerous

In deciding how best to address the nation's deficit, Oregon's congressional delegation should follow the responsible, independent trail blazed by Senator Mark Hatfield in 1995. Adhering to principle rather than partisan lines, Hatfield cast the deciding vote against a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Rather than resort to a "procedural gimmick," Hatfield said, Congress should work hard to balance the budget responsibly.

Unfortunately, the balanced budget amendment has resurfaced. And the current version would inflict even greater harm on the American people than the one that Oregon's legendary Senator stopped in its tracks 16 years ago.

Read the CenterPoints column Balanced Budget Amendment: Still Flawed, More Dangerous.

OCPP Is Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant

We are accepting applications for a part-time administrative assistant position. For a complete job description and information on how to apply, go to www.ocpp.org/2011assistant/.

Position open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed beginning the week of July 11th.

Have a Happy Fourth of July!

OCPP wishes you and your family a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend.