Issues
January 12, 2011 JLabor, Education & Pensions
The City of Eugene, apparently not satisfied with making a mess of the services they are supposed to be providing, now wants to study imposing a City income tax to pay for schools. Never mind that the City has no responsibility for schools under either the state constitution or the City charter.
January 12, 2011 JBanking & Financial Services
California starts by taking away government-paid cell phones. How many do Oregon government workers have?
January 04, 2011 JBanking & Financial Services
U.S. House
· On Wednesday, Jan 5, the House will consider a rules package that will make several changes to the procedures and administration of the chamber.
o The House will require a citation of constitutional authority on each H.R. or H.J. Res. bill before it can be put into the hopper; ceremonial or commemorative bills will not bear this requirement.
January 03, 2011 JBanking & Financial Services
If you've never seen the Robert Redford Movie The Candidate, you owe it yourself to take a look. I'm going to spoil this movie in the next couple of paragraphs, so if you care don't read any further until you've rented and watched it.