This CenterPoints column is by Tony Van Vliet, former State Representative, District 35, Corvallis. He served 20 years in the
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With our economy going from top dog to just "dog" in a year, Oregonians are eager for government to deliver
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Over Course of Decade 20 Percent More Poor Oregonians While Household Income Up Slightly
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Study documents that race makes difference in earnings of workers living in Multnomah County
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