In the continuing effort to extend health coverage to all Oregonians, a Basic Health Program may just be what the
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Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other areas are necessary to ensure all Oregonians live with dignity. We must confront the legacy of racist institutions and present-day forms of discrimination that impede opportunities for Oregonians of color.
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Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other areas are necessary to ensure all Oregonians live with dignity. We must confront the legacy of racist institutions and present-day forms of discrimination that impede opportunities for Oregonians of color.
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Oregon's efforts to extend health coverage to all, particularly to low-income Oregonians, could gain from the establishment of a Basic
We all know that education is important. A college education can mean greater earnings over a lifetime and greater economic
OCPP policy analyst Janet Bauer submitted testimony to the Oregon House Health Care Committee in support of HB 2134. This
It's not as well known as the 9-1-1 emergency line, but for thousands of Oregonians, calling 2-1-1 can be a
Oregon is making progress in extending health coverage to Oregonians. As the most recent Census Bureau data shows, the development
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