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U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, ramped up his rhetoric questioning a $700 billion bailout to the financial sector on the House floor today. Here is text of what he said: "2007 was a great year on Wall Street. Bonuses of...

Secretary of State Bill Bradbury has edited two Oregon Voter's Pamphlet statements to eliminate any reference to the fact that the signers are 27 Oregon district attorneys. A Bradbury spokesman said the district attorneys failed to authorize the use of...

Republican Mike Erickson's latest ad uses a familiar tactic: hammer your opponent for being a tax-crazed career politician. Erickson accuses his 5th Congressional District opponent, Sen. Kurt Schrader, D-Canby, of voting "to raise taxes and fees over 70 times," supporting...

A coalition of law enforcement, drug treatment providers and advocates for seniors and children kicked off their campaign for Measure 57, which would increase prison sentences for burglars and thieves. "It's got the tougher sentences we need to stop repeat...

Different shades of green: Willie Nelson drives a biodiesel bus; Jeff Merkley has a Toyota Prius.