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Oregon's Armed Forces Day gives residents an opportunity to see the capabilities of the Oregon National Guard and the Office of Emergency Management, and introduces them to the agencies that support the state and work with federal partners. Oregon is fertile ground for Barack Obama, the self-described "change" candidate. The state that has led the way in everything from bike trails to assisted suicide is also the first to vote entirely by mail. As Oregon’s May 20 primary approaches, one of the biggest questions on the minds of many Democrats is whether Illinois Sen. Barack Obama can attract enough votes to beat John McCain in the general election. Specifically, whether Obama can pull in the white voters that New York Sen. Hillary ... Employees who work through rest periods or meal breaks may not file claims for additional wages, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday in rejecting a class-action case filed by Legacy Health System workers. The Pole Pedal Paddle is a boon for businesses that cater to the flood of racers who need their skis waxed or their bikes tuned, or who need to rent canoes or kayaks, according to local business owners who have seen sales spike in anticipation of Central Oregon‘s premier racing event Saturday. CHICO, Calif. — In a game that had four lead changes, No. 2-seeded UC San Diego was the last team standing, sending Western Oregon to a 5-3 loss in the opening round of the NCAA Division II West Region championships. Community members are invited to a meeting Tuesday to offer ideas for Benton County’s contribution to next year’s observances of Oregon’s 150th anniversary of statehood. Oregon was admitted to the union as the nation’s 33rd state on Feb. 14, 1859. The Associated Press Hillary Clinton, Obama, Nader plan visits PORTLAND — In a pre-primary push, U.S. Sen. John McCain visited Oregon on Monday, while Democratic rivals Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton also are planning to return by the weekend. Sen. Barack Obama will be in Oregon this weekend as he tries to get in a last push before Tuesday's primary.  On Saturday, he'll be in Roseburg and on Sunday he will visit Portland and Pendleton.

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Oregon: Heat Killed Sea Lions
New York Times, United States - 9 hours ago
By WILLIAM YARDLEY Six sea lions caught in traps at a major dam on the Columbia River died of heat exhaustion, not gunshots, as had earlier been suspected, ...
Officials: Sea lions not killed by gunfire BlueRidgeNow.com
Sea lions likely died from the heat The Associated Press
Heat may have killed 6 caged sea lions Seattle Post Intelligencer
Reuters - United Press International

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Obama and Oregon: More in common than 'O'
The Associated Press - May 15, 2008
(AP) — Oregon is fertile ground for Barack Obama, the self-described "change" candidate. The state that has led the way in everything from bike trails to ...
Presidential candidates make their way through Oregon Western Oregon Journal
Oregon AG warns campaigns about robo calls The Oregonian - OregonLive.com
Obama, Clinton to visit Oregon this weekend Longview Daily News
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DSCC Amps Up Efforts In Oregon
CBS News, NY - 13 hours ago
By Josh Kraushaar The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is expending significant resources to help ensure its favored candidate in next week's Oregon ...
Ore. campaigns turn to voter turnout kgw.com (subscription)
Unions take issue with Novick mail piece PolitickerOR
Novick raises ruckus with new attack on Merkley The Oregonian - OregonLive.com
The Register-Guard - Northwest Progressive Institute Official Blog

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Bill Clinton stumps in Oregon
USA Today - May 12, 2008
(AP) — Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife Hillary Clinton on the Oregon coast on Monday, addressing an issue of great local concern: liquefied natural gas ...
Clinton stumps for Clinton in Eastern Oregon Wallowa County Chieftain (subscription)
'We thought it was a great trip' The Daily Astorian
Clinton Rallies Support for Clinton in Oregon KPLU
KATU - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

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Unions turn toward Democratic front-runner Obama
The Associated Press - 13 hours ago
That puts the Washington leadership in direct conflict with its members in Oregon, which holds a presidential primary next Tuesday. Oregon's AFSCME Council ...
AFL-CIO's Old School Attacks PR Newswire (press release)

Oregon man admits selling pirated software on eBay
Computerworld, MA - 16 hours ago
By Todd R. Weiss May 15, 2008 (Computerworld) A 23-year-old Oregon man who used keylogging software to steal names, bank account numbers and other ...

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Oregon Right to Life calls for Erickson to drop out of race
PolitickerOR, Oregon - 17 hours ago
Erickson has flatly denied the allegations, however, Oregon Right to Life-which endorsed Erickson in 2006-is still calling for his withdrawal from the race. ...
Oregon GOP Primary Gets Personal CBS News
This week's winners and losers in the news Statesman Journal
Oregon candidates use fightin' words The Oregonian - OregonLive.com
Albany Democrat Herald - TPM

Obama sees a sunny day ahead in Oregon
Christian Science Monitor, MA - 22 hours ago
Barack Obama believes he sees a ray of light coming from the cloudy Pacific Northwest in Oregon. Senator Obama hopes next Tuesday’s Oregon primary (held the ...

Malaysia Star

Editorial: Global Warming
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 6 hours ago
In speeches this week in Oregon, Sen. John McCain came out for the idea, joining Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. ...
Video: McCain Takes Swipe at Bush on Global Warming AssociatedPress
Global Warming: Refreshing change Seattle Post Intelligencer
google news commentComment by Jeremy Symons Executive Director, NWF's global warming campaign
FOXNews - USA Today

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2008 Barton Oregon Line Session
SuperPrep.com - 10 hours ago
In the middle session of the Second Annual Barton Football Marketing Workout at Willamette University, the top linemen from both Washington and Oregon ...