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California Repeals Citizen United

Submitted by Jenka on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 19:36
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The KBOO Evening News

Submitted by Jenka on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 20:59
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Evening News, March 20th

Submitted by Jenka on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 20:12
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Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012

Submitted by Jenka on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 19:22
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The U-S House Judiciary Committee held a mark-up session this morning on house bill 4078, also known as the Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012. The proposed bill would put a hold on U-S public protection programs until the unemployment rate reaches six percent.
 

KBOO's Alex Ward talked about the bill with Jessica Randall at OMB Watch, a non-profit organization that monitors and researches the White House Office of Management and Budget.

 

King of Tongo Dies

Submitted by Jenka on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 19:17
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The Kingdom of Tonga is the only island nation in the Pacific never colonized. Because of its location and cultural integrity, it is watched by observers in Oceania as a potential leader in the global campaign to combat climate change.
 

KBOO reporter Michael Gene Horowitz reports on the recent death of its fifth monarch. 

 

 

Occupy Portland Defendants Pushed Through Court

Submitted by Jenka on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 20:41
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Large numbers of Arrests associated with Occupy Portland are putting a strain on the local court system, according to a report in the Oregonian newspaper.

Protestors Target Wyden Over Health Care

Submitted by Jenka on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 20:32
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Senator Ron Wyden’s support of a plan that is said to privatize Medicare drew a protest at his Portland office this week. 

Portland Housing Plans Tax Give Away Areas

Submitted by Jenka on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 20:26
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The Portland Housing Bureau is proposing new tax free incentives for new housing development- as long as they include some affordable housing.

Anger In Tanzania Over Red Ribbon Labels For Students

Submitted by Jenka on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 20:06
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