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Trio of Senate candidates find lots to agree on

The tone was warm, especially Wednesday night when three candidates for the United States Senate discussed before more than 100 students from the University of Oregon School of Law.

Steve Novick and Democrats Candy Neville and John Frohnmayer Independent answered questions from Oregon students and teachers, and community members of a universal healthcare system, bi-sidedness and the importance of human rights protection citizens.

The candidates each have an introduction of two minutes before taking turns with an answer in two minutes on each of the eight questions during the 90-minute debate.

The first question was about the candidates’ beliefs regarding the implementation of a universal health care.

Novick, who emerged as one of the best riders for the Democratic nomination in collaboration with Jeff Merkley, the first answer and said he supports additional projects preventive health care, such as, for example, the recent proposal by Senator Ron Wyden, which prohibits insurance companies, if a patient because of a pre-existing condition.

“I would say it is a simple payers, if we propose that the Senate,” said Novick. “I believe that human dignity of Health Care in Canada, and everyone has access to health care, and they spend much less than we do.”

Frohnmayer, a former delegate of the first President Bush to head the National Endowment for the Arts, said the issue of health care in the relationship porous state of the American economy, and added that the United States increased from $ 2 , 4 trillion euros per year on health. From this money, he said, “one third of the advertising, it is wages and management of insurance.”

Neville, the only candidate for the Senate of local communities to Eugene, she said that the need for universal health care as one of the major problems facing the United States.

“I place of health care is directly with the schools,” said Neville. “If people are on the shoulders of a good health system that they are able to work, they are able to buy things that they are able to spend money and they are able to pay taxes. ”

Later in the debate, as teintait tears in her eyes, Neville also to the importance of the return of troops to provide security as quickly as possible, a matter that you are invited to give in this race.

“I am mother,” said Neville, his voice shaking. “I am, because more than anything else, I hope that the soldiers in Iraq are from the past, who are far from home, to believe that every day that we work hard for it actually At home, which we call “los Still to be true, that.” If only I could still another, it would be him. ”

The most contentious issues the following night, there was a question about the Democratic and Republican parties work together.

While the remarks Frohnmayer, he says, that he himself, the former later, the Republicans and Democrats, is newly created under the Independent Party, because he said he believes that Both sides, the system is irreparable.

“Our political system is broken so hard, they are not resolved in a republican or a democrat,” said Frohnmayer. “What we need is a procedural error, that change and the change is in a third voice American policy. ”

Bipartisanship Novick said is not as important as the formation of a government that refuses to get rid of fear.

“We need a party of truth,” he said. “We do not need to destroy our civil liberties in the fight against terrorism.”

Any idea, the three candidates had agreed that they believed that President Bush should be charged, and immediately.

“I would blame the president, and I would be the last day of his mandate,” said Frohnmayer.

In addition Novick, and Merkley Neville, David Loera of Salem and Pavel Goberman of Beaverton search the appointment May 20th Democratic primary school and fighting instead of Gordon Smith, Republican senator for the election in November. Frohnmayer is the only candidate who seeks to currently part of the independent candidates.

Stolen car abandoned on Oregon tracks; locomotive creams it

 BAKER CITY, Ore.. (AP) - Nearly 8 hours, Laurie Maras’ car was stolen. Three hours later to find staff captain Union Pacific - scrunched at the head of a locomotive.

Baker City police say that the Ford Contour was abandoned Bahntrasse on Wednesday night.

The train pushed around 200 metres runway before coming down.

Union Pacific, spokesman Zoe (Zoh-ee) Richmond, said, the train did not derail, and after a period of continuing Idaho.

She says it is not uncommon to see abandoned cars on the road the train - with the exception of thieves, left, by the joy of children riding or insurance fraud.

And other elements of the left. Richmond said: “Sometimes they are old sofas on the tracks.”

Oregon economic index shows modest improvement

For the six months, in February, Oregon Index of Leading Indicators was an annualized 6.5 percent, after a revised decline of 10.5 percent the previous months, Oregon Office of Economic Analysis, “on Wednesday.

Annualized employment growth of 0.5 per cent for the six months to February, followed by a revised 0.9 per cent for the period January. The index focuses on the Oregon negligible growth for the economy in the coming months. As with the rest of the country, Oregon’s economy has been influenced by the problems in the housing market.

Components of contributing to the overall decline in help wanted ads, the work of unemployment insurance and consumer rights. The relative value of the U.S. dollar, Semiconductor book-to-Bill Ratio, receipts and hesitations were the only indicators.

The index has changed since July 2006, but much more slowly than in the months preceding the 2001 recession, chief economist of the State Michael, “said Kennedy. Employment growth has slowed considerably over the same period of more than 3 percent in mid-2006, to less than 1% in the first months of 2008.

Premier Title of Oregon moves into the business neighborhood

 First title of Oregon, Lincoln County with the title and escrow services to the Community by two offices. The Lincoln City office opened on January 1, and is located at 2015 NW 39 St., Suite 100 Newport’s office, which opened in March, is at 158 Olive St. W. Both are regarded as shelters open in the near future.

“Title insurance is the insurance commission expense, we all have the same rules. It runs on every one of us has something to offer a better quality service and more accurate. Our view that competition is a good thing for the market, “said Bonnie Paul, the first under manager County Oregon, which has 30 years of experience in the title and escrow account.

Premier under Oregon Stewart subtitles operates as a major shareholder. Stewart is under an international company of 32 years, growth in the life insurance and surplus reserves after the first as a representative of the Oregon sale Laura gel. They also propose to the partitioning of reports from lawyers in litigation and insurance titles.

“Our commitment is of the highest quality securities and escrow service, using technology world, but the hometown personal touch,” commented the freeze.

She described a business tool Sure Close online transaction management system. Close Sure allows buyers, sellers, real estate agents and brokers, title agents, lenders and transactions in real estate for the monitoring of progress made in terms of online transactions from any computer with Internet access .

“We want to develop outside premises, in addition to useful information and tools for brokers and brokers and the Commonwealth,” says Paul.

Close Sura creates a practice green with paper transactions.

Frost added that the Premier title offers regular courses for the general public to savings and loans, and classes of their transactions without paper.

“We concentrate on the pedagogical aspects of the region,” said the freeze.

Premier under Oregon agencies have more than 11 employees, working in Newport and Lincoln City (eight indigenous). Frost and Paul agree that their employees are the views of citizen involvement in community organizations, which are: Newport Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce, and Altrusa Toastmasters.

Prime Oregon’s title of the office hours are from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The store is open a house in Lincoln City 3 pm to 7 pm on Saturday, May 1, at a later date for their Newport.

For more information about the first title of Oregon, please contact the branch in Newport 574-3334, or at the Lincoln City branch 996-2100.

Streamlined Oregon Health Plan applications introduced

 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - People who have no health insurance, which Oregon Health Plan are invited to a further streamlining of the application.

It starts on Tuesday.

The basic fee is three pages of questions, from nine to the old application.

The application was filed last summer, Bend, and Salem. The short form is available in English, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese versions are added in May. Other languages may be added.

The new application can be used to promote a medical program of the State.

Phoebe & Zoey: Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun!

Phoebe and Zoey, a dynamic mother-daughter team came together for the Oregon Humane Society in January. In any case, these 13 - and 11 years, Shepherd Mixes french are still there!

The two ladies are on the other and need a home where they are. These frameworks daughter in good health and are very active and have a lot of good years ahead of him. Both are housetrained basic commands and knowledge. They behave well and not need as much training and intensive training, as most young dogs require. Phoebe enjoys his toy and its people, and draws with Zoey scratched his ears and games in the courtyard. Both are very loyal and gentle, but ungebärdig for children, probably because of a few bad experiences in the past. For this reason, they can not go home with children under the age of 12. They also never for cats, we would recommend that a cat-free home.

Phoebe and Zoey deserve a quiet home, where they remain good movement, and a lot of love. The $ 85 fee is adopted for both dogs! Remember - if you enjoy the company of a dog, arise once, as much pleasure TWO!

Phoebe and Zoey adoption fee of $ 85, with a collar, ID-day, smart, free vet a review after five months of health insurance, and a lot of information. All animals at the Oregon Humane Society has removed the ovaries or neutered, and require the prior adoption. Go to Phoebe and Zoey in 1067 NE Columbia Blvd, or by calling (503) 285-7722.

Washington 6, Oregon State 4 Beavers fail to do the ‘little things’

CORVALLIS - Oregon State coach Pat Casey is a champion when it comes to the routine than playing and make what he called “small things” correctly on the baseball field.

Almost everything that the beavers arrived Sunday in Washington has fallen behind Casey’s standards such as huskies troops for a 6-4 Pacific-10 Conference victory Goss in the stadium.

Washington’s Bradley Boyer scores from third countries on a Wild Pitch for a three-Cap-run sixth round of bat helped make the Huskies (16-9, 1-2 Pac-10), avoid sweep on the opening of the conference weekend.
   
The Beavers (13-8, 2-1), was likely event of the seventh and eighth, but was unable to come up with a team meeting, if needed. This, along with an error of throwing eight walks, Hit a racket, a ball and two wild pitches, was too much for Casey’s Club to overcome, to a cold afternoon, there is a quantity of 1254

In addition, invited to a meeting of the team at Oregon State clubhouse, where Casey recalled twice champions of national defense, as they emerge from this position to begin with - using the little things.

“We just need to play baseball,” Beavers shortstop Joey Wong said. “Coach Casey thought that we were better Club in Washington, and if one does not keep pace it up and play, all three played, as we do, the first two, there will be a long season.”

Casey said Beavers years a chance for a sweep away.

“If you do not do the little things correctly in the game, they come back to hurt you,” said Casey. “Everything that we had to do, is now beginning to play and it is likely that some adjustments the strike is two, but we have not done so. We just played a very bad to play baseball. ”

The Beavers by six Pitcher had problems, but during the search, which could strike.

Starter Jorge Reyes was overwhelming at the time and had seven strikeouts, but he also has four rackets, results and another was arrested after 42 / 3 innings.

On the third round of bat, after the Beavers missed a chance for a double play, Brett Wilcox had a double to right, in Washington for the first race, then Boyer and focused on a Wild Pitch huskies for a 2-1.

“Jorge was plenty good,” said Casey. “If we have the ball in the field of the infield and we turn the double play, there is a race.”

The Beavers fell, but there is 3-2 years, who are away in the sixth, when the Huskies made three runs on two routes, two singles, a closed ball and a wild pitch.

With a runner on the first two, and Michael merchant family was, and then Boyer and Brett Wilcox welcomed with Star reliever Taylor RBI single. Boyer then transmitted to third on a ball and focused on a Wild Pitch by Craig Stilton - the fourth OSU reliever - and the damage was done.

The Huskies added an insurance in the course of the eighth on a single, two walks and a driving victims Wilcox, it 6-4.

“I think our association should be frustrated with the effort,” said Casey.

Health & Home: Report card gives Oregon a big, fat ‘D’

 Every year since 2000, for Children First Oregon - an independent organization for the defence of children’s rights - Releases card annual evaluation report on the status of children in Oregon. Last week, they published the “Report Card 2007. Regrettably, Oregon has earned a” D “class on the basis of an analysis of the financial stability of the family, health care and education Early, youth and education, the welfare of children in the country.

Here is a list of reasons for these “D” Note:

• 16.8 percent of children aged 0-17 Oregon live in poverty.

• Only 79.3 percent of babies were born, the mothers for pre-natal care, which is repeated.

• 12.6% of children under the age of 18, lack health insurance.

• Only 75.3 percent of 2 years, up to date, the vaccinations.

• 11.9 percent of Oregonians, starvation.

• Only 57% of eligible costs 3 - and 4 years old are enrolled in Oregon or Head Start prekindergarten.

• Nursery Only 17 slots are available for every 100 children under 13 years (the target is the number 25).

• 7.6 per 1000 children are abused or neglected. 2007 During the year 6625 children were abused or neglected - an increase of 10 percent the previous year.

• More than 16000 children have been activity in the field of care in the year 2007.

• 4.1% of the High School, students of the school.

• 31.9 percent of the eighth grade, students of every month drink alcohol.

• 15.7% of students in the eighth grade in the use of illicit drugs each month.

• 8.7% of students in the eighth grade smoking cigarettes per month.

• 26.5 per 1000 girls aged 15-17 pregnant each year in Oregon.

There is little hope that these qualities will improve in the coming years. CFFO encouraged, and that the 2007 Oregon Legislature invests in the future for the children. In the state budget 2007-09, there will be $ 40 million to improve employment Parents Day Care Program. This would contribute to the work of parents to children and service providers to make them more affordable child care for families Oregon. There is $ 39 million to expand Head Start in Oregon to reach all children in question, thousands of children have access to this program has been proven, so that the bottom of the home and school ready to learn. And $ 6.25 billion in the budget for K-12 education in Oregon, to ensure full school year, create smaller class sizes, teachers and investment in mentoring programs - all Efforts to improve the performance of proven studies in all grades.

And if it is in Oregon, in the sense of health insurance for all, it would mean:

• More children could be health care they need, when they need it.

• Expectant mothers have better access to prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy for a healthy start for their child.

• Children are vaccinated would rather be in time to prevent life-threatening illnesses, such as measles and pertussis.

As parents, as a former nurse, and as citizens of Oregon, these figures make me sad and angry - and decided to commit themselves to contribute to the improvement of the status of lives of children in Oregon.

Over the past few months, I have already at the heart of discussions on the lack of care facilities in Umatilla and Morrow district, in preparation for a number of weeks along the East Oregonian published in mid-April . Despite the fact that there is so much care, dedicated people working hard, the availability of quality child care, progress is slow.

And it is so with all the problems that children are affected. I have heard it said that the problem is, there’s no pressure groups with deep pockets for the children. It seems to me that the central problem is that pressure groups with deep pockets have more influence than politicians with the voices of children and families.

The good news is that this year, is a choice, and with it the opportunity to nominate candidates asking what they should do, children remain healthy, stay safe from violence and drugs, in order to ensure proper training and going to be fully involved, and productive members of our democratic society.

Clinton stumps for ‘Hillary’ in Maysville

 MAYSVILLE, Ky. — The presidential campaign arrested only on the river Tuesday, March 25, the 42nd President of the United States speak, and the care of his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, during a “Solutions for America”, the rally Mason County High School. Former President Bill Clinton came from a former governor of Kentucky, a former Miss America, a super-delegate, several local dignitaries and a packed house when he detailed the main points of supporters of “Hillary for President “of the campaign, and his own personal reasons to support his wife.

While President Clinton has acknowledged a hint of bias for Women, which he was already married at the age of 32, he has also said his support for the candidacy of Hillary Clinton is ultimately on issues and qualifications.

“I love it, but I love my country,” the former president has begun. “I will be here for them, even if we had never married. I think all my public life, it is the only and the best of the qualified person (for the campaign) The President of the United States. ”

With discuss major issues that are at the heart of the campaign of Hillary Clinton - economic struggles, health insurance, military strategy and trade - Bill Clinton explained why he believes that the former First Lady, good woman for the top job in land use.

“This country is in an economy to solve,” he said, the economic structures of the nation on different scales, beginning with difficulties in the housing market.

“Two million of our fellow citizens are facing isolation home mortgage, and 93 percent of them have never pay a mortgage. Can you believe it?” Says Bill Clinton. He said Hillary Clinton, the only candidate running, “the title of the situation in housing, means of the State Governments to support people in their homes.

During the recognition that housing is of the utmost importance to American citizens, “said Bill Clinton are larger forces at the workplace on the nation’s economy.

“In a broader sense, the problem with America’s economy is quite obvious.

“We, in seven years, especially for those who have not yet received an increase, but the cost for the brand, through the roof. For this reason, most Americans think they are already in a recession.

“Do you agree?” He asked, and responded with an overwhelming majority of the legal assistance.

The problem, as the former president said, is that the family income and the increase in the number of jobs has gone flat, while cost reductions such as food and the energy, especially oil, have increased.

“Hillary says what we must do is to rebuild the middle class,” he said, and indicated that an approach to the promotion of employment may not be linked directly to another subject that has always been a played many Democratic voters - the environment.

I want to know: Can I use a P.O. box number to get a driver’s license?

 Q: Can a resident of Oregon address the mailbox, we obtain a driver’s license by the Department of Motor Vehicles?

A: Yes and no. To obtain an Oregon Driver’s License, an applicant must provide proof of Oregon and address PO Box one address will not be reduced, “said spokesman David House DMV.

“You have the evidence, you have an address in Oregon,” he said. “Too many people falsely claim …, Oregon residents, because (it’s), one of the cheapest places, a record of the car.”

House said that rule existed for decades, because the driver does not claim nor a license in one state.

“In my time, we have never accepted PO Box itself because it’s the first thing” Out-of-State residents try to do, “he said.

House added that the demands of DMV rainbow of Staff, three years ago, when she started and rental and leasing contracts for housing and housing. Instead, an applicant has to get into a program of banking services, credit or account of proof of residency. “There are too many people who follow us that false documents, we had so much to strengthen it.

“It’s a challenge. … Whenever you things more difficult for crooks, it is also difficult for honest people. This is just one of those unfortunate facts, identification “.

Other documents are acceptable Utility tracking, loan, payment booklets, cards, voter registration, or documents of credit card companies, treasury, the United States, the Social Security Administration, the authorities Federal and state educational institutions and insurance. A recent document issued mortgage or a declaration by the applicant, spouse or partner national - if they have the same address - permitted. He added that the DMV also accepts such documents at once PO Box address and the physical address.


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