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There’s no question that 2025 will be remembered as the year Congress dismantled vital public institutions, forcing hardworking people to
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. A growing body of research shows that guaranteed income and other direct cash
The expiration of enhanced premium tax credits means many families will see their health care costs soar.
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
The Republican budget reconciliation bill leave Oregon children sicker, hungrier, and more likely to live in poverty
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House ahead of Memorial Day is definitely big, taking up more than 1,000
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At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
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Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
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Tax cuts for the rich, higher prices for everyone else: the net effect of Trump’s inflationary policies
Only the richest five percent of Oregonians are better off from the combined impact of tax changes and inflationary policies