Oregon’s economy will take a $130 million hit and some 3,500 children will lose the financial support of a family
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Deportation — often involving the breadwinner of a household — puts a drag on Oregon’s economy and destabilizes families. Deportation
The immigrant experience in this country is as diverse as the people who have come here, as varied as our
A group of taxpaying Oregonians is increasingly fearful of federal agents: undocumented workers.
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Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
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In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
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