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Statement by OCPP Policy Analyst Janet Bauer on Congressional Vote
Today’s Senate vote to end the practice of letting Congress dictate the definition of taxable income in Oregon is a
The economic recovery package approved by the U.S. House of Representatives — but not the version still under consideration in
With unemployment at 9 percent and rising, Oregon could use an economic boost. Congress is working on legislation, the American
More than 5,000 profitable corporations operating in Oregon paid no income taxes in 2006 beyond the $10 minimum, according to
About the only good thing that can be said of the current economic mess is that it creates an imperative
Facing a serious revenue shortfall, the Oregon Legislative Assembly ought to heed the first rule for when you find yourself
The federal government today raised the poverty line, which Oregon uses to determine eligibility for some public assistance programs.
Last week OPB’s Think Out Loud show delved into the budget crunch facing the Oregon legislature. Among the guests was
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
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