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Oregon Budget Cuts Threaten Public Defendersnew

In a Multnomah County courtroom a translated slogan in Latin reads, "Justice delayed is justice denied." As Oregon faces serious budget cuts, this slogan could become a reality. The state's budget for public defenders, which is already chronically shortchanged, could be slashed even further.
The Portland Mercury  |  Jake Thomas  |  02-05-2009  |  Economy

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