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Gov. John Kitzhaber Says He's Not Resigning

The statement comes amid swirl of rumors he was preparing to walk away

By NIGEL JAQUISS
Former Gov. John Kitzhaber

Gov. John Kitzhaber today sought to quash speculation that his resignation was imminent, issuing a statement that he has no plans to give up his office.

Here's the entire statement Kitzhaber issued this afternoon:


Kate Brown
rushed back to Oregon
Cylvia Hayes
Oregon Department of Justice
since October
repeatedly ducked questions

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