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A new bill would outlaw the shark-fin trade in Oregon.
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The Rite Stuff
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David Wu totaled a parked car in 2010 and blamed it on his hectic travel schedule. Wu’s World
Police reports detail one set of problems in the congressman’s marriage. Brown’s Labored Credibility
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How one lawmaker uses campaign money to subsidize his mortgage, pay his bar tabs and explore Canada. Giving Us Flack
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Labor Commish Brad Avakian, now running for congress, has a record of paying taxes late—and hitting up lobbyists for a job. Playing the Wired Card
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David Wu totaled a parked car in 2010 and blamed it on his hectic travel schedule. Wu’s World
Police reports detail one set of problems in the congressman’s marriage. Brown’s Labored Credibility
A legal opinion shows the Secretary of State mishandled the labor commissioner’s race. Perfectly Legal
How one lawmaker uses campaign money to subsidize his mortgage, pay his bar tabs and explore Canada. Giving Us Flack
Portland’s $7 million, publicly funded PR Industrial Complex takes news for a spin. Coverage For All
Is single-payer health care the cure for Oregon? Pedaling By Her Own Rules
A 2003 police report says Eileen Brady told an officer to back off because she had ‘close friends’ at city hall. Not What the Doctors Ordered
Physicians who treat medicaid patients join forces against Kitzhaber’s health reforms. Not Paying His Dues
Labor Commish Brad Avakian, now running for congress, has a record of paying taxes late—and hitting up lobbyists for a job. Playing the Wired Card
Jefferson Smith starts the marathon mayor’s race half-blind and stumbling. Here’s why he could still catch up.
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