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Ron Quixotenew

Can Sen. Ron Wyden get Congress to pass a "fair, flat tax"?
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
03-01-2006 |
Politics
The Waste Businessnew
Portland business bigwigs shelled out nearly $350,000 in a failed bid to kill the city's new public campaign-financing law -- here are some other ways they could've used the cash.
Willamette Week |
Zach Dundas |
02-22-2006 |
Politics
Klingons for Kerrynew
John Kerry has strong support with a very influential special interest.
Willamette Week |
Zach Dundas |
10-04-2004 |
Politics
State's Progressive Health Plan Stops Taking New Patientsnew

When Oregon Health Plan began in 1994, it was a groundbreaking attempt to provide health care to anyone in need. But now, because of the state's economic downturn, even prospective clients who earn less than the federal poverty level must either pay for their own health insurance -- or go without it.
Willamette Week |
Taylor Clark |
06-10-2004 |
Politics