Oregon on Monday May 12, 2008

Archive of Oregon on Monday May 12, 2008

Text fills in history of Oregon's racist acts
By Kimberly Melton, The Oregonian (Portland)
Portland Public Schools is poised to adopt a new curriculum today, making the district the first in the state to use a textbook exploring Oregon's racial history.
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Clearing immigrants from Oregon jails means more work
By The Associated Press, Statesman Journal (Salem)
EUGENE, Ore. -- The Lane County Jail is serving as a staging area for federal efforts to process illegal immigrants.
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Oregon political races hit the airwaves
By Chris Lehman, Northwest Public Radio
It's finally starting to look like an election is around the corner in Oregon. Television airwaves are filling up with political ads as the May 20 deadline to vote approaches. And it's not just presidential candidates buying time.
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Obama backers hope Oregon gives him the delegates to win
By Jeff Barnard, The Associated Press, The Register-Guard
BEND, Ore. -- With Sen. Barack Obama looking more and more like the Democratic presidential nominee, supporters looked forward Saturday to the possibility that Oregon could put him over the top in pledged delegates.
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Clinton down, but not out in Oregon
By Jessica Robinson, Northwest Public Radio
Hillary Clinton returned to Oregon last night with a stop at the fairgrounds in Central Point outside of Medford. The Senator from New York made it clear she plans to stick with her campaign at least through Oregon's primary on May 20.
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Bill Clinton campaigns across Oregon -- east to west and north to south
By Dave Hogan and Richard Cockle, The Oregonian (Portland)
Former President Bill Clinton said Sunday that Sen. Hillary Clinton refuses to be counted out in Oregon -- or in the larger battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Ex-President Clinton making another swing through Mid-Valley
By Staff and Wire Reports, Statesman Journal (Salem)
Former President Clinton will appear at five "bring your ballot" events today in northwest Oregon on behalf of his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton.
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State adds bridge to lawsuit
By The Associated Press, The Register-Guard
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. -- Another bridge has been added to the racketeering lawsuit the state attorney general?s office filed against Ross Bros. & Co.
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State parks commission OKs purchase of DeLaura Beach
By The Associated Press, The Register-Guard
ASTORIA, Ore. -- The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Commission has approved buying some new beachfront property for $1.54 million.
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Thefts rise with copper prices
By Kari Lydersen, The Washington Post (registration)
CHICAGO - Dave Fusselman figures he has seen a lot of different items come through his family's third-generation scrap metal business in Moberly, Mo. But an attempted sale last fall broke new ground.
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State programs add safety net for the poorest
By Rachel L. Swarns, The New York Times
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - For years, state welfare offices like the one alongside Interstate 30 have drawn the unemployed. But these days, the red-brick building here is also attracting poor, working parents with an unexpected offer: $204 a month in cash.
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In school sports, who makes the call?
By Pauline Vu, Stateline.org Staff Writer

A shot at the buzzer of a high school championship game — was it in time or not? — led the South Carolina Legislature to consider a bill to require referees to watch video replays. It was hardly the first example of armchair quarterbacking by lawmakers.

WORTH NOTING: Illinois treasurer shows his knowledge of charges
By Daniel C. Vock, Stateline.org Staff Writer
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) endures a bruising charge from Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D). A new Utah law stirs Salt Lake City bartenders to create a new drink. And Louisiana prison guards get outside help to prevent escapes. In case you missed those stories this week, Worth Noting fills you in.
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Neutral govs to remain on sidelines
By Pamela M. Prah, Stateline.org Staff Writer

In the homestretch of an unprecedented presidential primary season, spinning with competing sound-bites and endless rhetoric, voters still heading to the polls in four states can’t look to their governors for any pre-election advice. These governors plan to wait until after their states vote to make their own endorsements.
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At-risk gubernatorial seats increase
By Louis Jacobson, Stateline.org Columnist

After a pair of hard-fought primaries, North Carolina joins Missouri, Washington and Indiana on Out There's list of states where partisan control of the governorship could flip this fall.
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Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
By Christine Vestal, Stateline.org Staff Writer
(Updated 9:30 a.m EST, May 8, 2008)

When an elderly person with dementia is lost, eight states can trigger an alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states.
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Will states fix 2012 primary process?
By Pamela M. Prah, Stateline.org Staff Writer

While voters in Indiana and North Carolina go to the polls today (May 6) to help Democrats pick Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama as their nominee and Republicans rally behind John McCain, party insiders and state election officials are in informal talks to improve the presidential nominating contests for 2012 and beyond.
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
By Kim Mendelsohn, Special to Stateline.org
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state.
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Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
By John Gramlich, Stateline.org Staff Writer
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views.
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WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
By Pauline Vu, Stateline.org Staff Writer
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in.
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Seeds of social issues dot 2008 elections
By Louis Jacobson, Stateline.org Columnist

With a sagging economy and a divisive war occupying Americans’ minds, will social issues be overshadowed in state elections in 2008?
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Parents turn to states for autism help
By Daniel C. Vock, Stateline.org Staff Writer
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs.

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With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
By Daniel C. Vock and John Gramlich, Stateline.org Staff Writers
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say.
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'Purple' states turn a little more 'blue'
By Louis Jacobson, Stateline.org Columnist

The national polls point to a tight presidential race in November. But Democrats have a bit more to cheer about than Republicans do, regardless of who wins the Democratic primary, according to the latest state-by-state electoral-vote projections by “Out There.”
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Will Democrats grow legislative edge in '08?
By Louis Jacobson, Stateline.org Columnist

For the past several election cycles, the Democrats have been on a roll in legislative elections. This year, the party is well-positioned to hold its majority of chambers — but greatly expanding Democratic control may not be in the cards.

Ice cream sellers under scrutiny
By Jeff Martin, Rapid City Journal
Rapid City is among the latest in a growing number of communities across the nation moving to prevent sexual predators from becoming ice cream truck drivers.
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