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As told by E.J. Dionne, this is a brilliant extended metaphor for why Democrats need to pass healthcare reform.
If President Barack Obama gets to sign a health reform bill, as I believe he will, one reason may be Rep.
House approves S&T legislation to improve cybersecurity R&D
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, by a vote of 422 to 5. This bill will improve cybersecurity within the federal government as well as the public and private sectors by: helping to develop a skilled cybersecurity workforce; coordinating and prioritizing the federal research and development ...
House committee focuses on passenger acceptance of whole-body scanners, artificial dog noses
Yesterday, the House Science and Technology Committee, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation held hearings about airport screening research and development.
Wu May Pursue Internet Freedom Measure
Rep. David Wu , D-Ore., said he may sponsor a House version of the resolution the Senate passed Tuesday condemning the cyber attack against Google that originated from China.
They hate it so much they want to come here
Earlier this month, the Portland State M.E.Ch.A chapter rallied outside U.S. Rep.
Obama urges nervous Dems to fight for his agenda
Dems should be scared and especially David Wu in Oregon. Doug Keller's running against him and he's got a solid platform that I think spells trouble for Wu.
David Wu: Let's take Oregon's $50 political tax credit national
BlueOregon is a place for progressive Oregonians to gather 'round the water cooler and share news, commentary, and gossip.
Sources Say * Oops, our bad; big bucks add up
A quirk in the state's online campaign finance reporting system caught Sources Say by surprise.
Taiwan actively strives to obtain U.S. weapons: President Ma Ying-jeou
TAIPEI a ' As reports from Washington indicated the Obama Administration would soon approve an arms package for Taiwan without the advanced F-16C/D jets, President Ma Ying-jeou reportedly said the country would actively strive to obtain U.S. weapons.
A member of a Portland State University group, M.E.Ch.A. speaks at the rally. PORTLAND - Two vans full of Woodburn residents headed to Portland last week for a march for immigration reform.
The Wu Clan: Potential Baggage for Congressmana s Republican Rivals
We reported this week on the 2010 congressional race for the seat held by six-term U.S. Rep.
Massachusetts result is good for the nation
The election of Scott Brown could be one of the best things to happen in national politics this year.
House approves tax deduction for Haiti contributions
Nothing like a major disaster to force your normally partisan lawmakers in Washington to disarm -- briefly -- and work together for the greater good.
CAUSA seeks to return immigrant issues to forefront
Members of CAUSA, an immigrant-advocacy group with offices in downtown Salem, rallied last week outside the district offices of U.S. Rep.
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Cantwell, others a troubleda by NOAAa s planned move to Oregon
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and other members of Washington state's congressional delegation say they're "troubled" by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 's plan to move its marine operations center-Pacific operations on Seattle's Lake Union - and its 175 jobs - to Newport, Ore.
Oregon officials praise federal decision on bisphenol-A
Oregon officials applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration's announcement today that it would study the health risks of a chemical common in many hard plastic containers, like reusable water bottles.
The Editors Predict Why do we make predictions? Because the end of the year has arrived.
Cascade Steel cuts 17 more jobs
Munger said 71 of Local 8378's members have already lost their right to return. He said five more face that fate in February and another nine in April.
For David Wu, the next election won't be so easy
I laughed out loud when I heard on my car radio one morning none other than our own Congressman David Wu doing a public service announcement.
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