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Wyden introduces bill to restore jobs and forests
... and conservation groups who fought each other for decades in courtrooms and the halls of Congress joined Sen. Ron Wyden in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday when he introduced the bill in the Senate. The Oregon Democrat said the bill represents nearly ... Comment?
Timber law becomes vast entitlement
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... and Community Self-Determination Act, was the result of years of effort by Northwest lawmakers, primarily Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and former Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho. Eager to plug a budget gap caused by the timber industry's steep decline, Wyden ... Comment?
Live Webcast: U.S. Senate hearing on bill that negatively impacts Montana's OHV recreation
The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, chaired by Senator Ron Wyden , is holding a hearing today at 2:30 p.m. to receive testimony on various bills, including S. 1470, the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act of 2009. Comment?
Albany officials defend 'talking water gardens'
... Konopa signed a letter written by the city staff and sent to Congressman Peter DeFazio, D-4th District, and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon. "Talking Water Gardens," the letter said, "is a shining example of how to balance the needs of the environment with ... Comment?
Deal struck to protect old-growth forests in E. Oregon Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that an accord had been reached between the timber industry and environmental groups on legislation to protect old-growth forests on six national forests covering nearly 10 million acres east of the Cascades in his state, while giving timber ... Comment?
... Headwaters page to a friend or colleague: Deal struck to protect old-growth forests in E. Oregon Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that an accord had been reached between the timber industry and environmental groups on legislation to ... Comment?
Foes Unite to Support Bill on Old-Growth Forests
... to codify and expand current protections for old-growth forests on federal land in eastern Oregon. Senator Ron Wyden, center, announced Wednesday that environmentalists and timber executives supported a bill to protect old-growth trees on 8.3 ... Comment?
Wyden bill for forests brings sides together
... alike. But could it work on the west side of the Cascades? The bill, introduced Wednesday by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., authorizes an extra $50 million for the Forest Service to shift its focus to large-scale forest restoration projects, tripling the ... Comment?
The beginning of the end of Oregon's timber wars
... east of the Cascades. Yes, it's the careful language of the brokered compromise on eastside forests that Sen. Ron Wyden and his staff will take to Congress in an attempt to break the timber stalemate, accelerate forest health projects and help save ... Comment?
Forest Management Proposal
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State and national conservation leaders expressed strong support today for new legislation introduced by Senator Ron Wyden that would build on common ground reached between conservationists and the timber industry. Comment?
Wyden introduces bill to restore jobs and forests
... and conservation groups who faced each other down for decades in courtrooms and the halls of Congress joined Sen. Ron Wyden on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., when he introduced the bill in the Senate. A The Oregon Democrat says the bill represents ... Comment?
Former forest foes back Wyden bill
... over logging in eastern Oregon forests. Months of negotiations between the groups led to a bill introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., that would protect old-growth trees while promoting forest thinning. "If you had told me 10 years ago Oregon Wild ... Comment?
Wyden introduces bill to restore jobs, forests on east side
... and conservation groups who fought each other for decades in courtrooms and the halls of Congress joined Sen. Ron Wyden in Washington, D.C., today when he introduced the bill in the Senate. The Oregon Democrat said the bill represents nearly a year ... Comment?
Timber industry, environmentalists back forest revival
... and conservation groups who fought each other for decades in courtrooms and the halls of Congress joined Sen. Ron Wyden in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday when he introduced the bill in the Senate. The Oregon Democrat said the bill represents nearly ... Comment?
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Introduces Bill To Restore Forests And Jobs
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... and conservation groups who fought each other for decades in courtrooms and the halls of Congress joined Sen. Ron Wyden in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday when he introduced the bill in the Senate. The Oregon Democrat said the bill represents nearly ... Comment?
In which our Senators do a little ass kicking
... executives and veteran tree huggers are standing shoulder to shoulder in Washington D.C. this morning to help Sen. Ron Wyden roll out a bill to change the rules for logging on National Forest lands in eastern Oregon. If it becomes law, the bill ... Comment?
Wyden bill aims to end eastern Oregon timber disputes
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Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., center, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill today accompanied by representatives from Oregon's timber industry and conservation groups to announce their support of the Oregon Eastside Forests Restoration, Old Growth Protection and Jobs Act". From left are, Tim Lillebo of Oregon Wild; Bob Bendick of The Nature ... Comment?
Wyden introduces Oregon old growth forest bill today
Sen. Ron Wyden is preparing to introduce his long-awaited bill balancing protection for old growth forests in Oregon with restoring unhealthy forests and creating timber jobs. Comment?
Wyden introduces old-growth forest bill today
Sen. Ron Wyden is preparing to introduce his long-awaited bill balancing protection for old growth forests in Oregon with restoring unhealthy forests and creating timber jobs. Comment?
... On the positive side, a new proposed commission would oversee Medicare and Medicaid. Also, an amendment by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) would require MedPAC to look at Medicaid funding when making recommendations regarding Medicare. Both are ... Comment?