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In deciding how best to address the nation’s deficit, Oregon’s congressional delegation should follow the responsible, independent trail blazed by
The Oregon House has approved a subsidy for Wall Street and wealthy investors that will take $78 million away from
Will the Oregon legislature really make lining the pockets of Wall Street and wealthy investors a priority before adjournment sine
Back in March, the Oregon Film and Video Office acknowledged the “leakage” in the film production tax credit the office
It’s unfortunate that some Oregon lawmakers are pushing to cut the tax rate on income from capital gains. Several legislative
Refunded tax dollars that could help low-income households make ends meet and spur economic activity in local communities are instead
As the 2011 legislature enters its final weeks and lawmakers consider bills that would have a positive economic impact for
In the annals of this nation’s fiscal and economic history, June 7 is surely a date that will live in
I’ve written about the terrible proposal that Governor Kitzhaber put before the legislature that would slash assistance to poor families
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