6/29/2009
Google Government Coming to Oregon - The Oregon Legislature gave final approval to HB 2500 this morning, which sets up a one-stop website for taxpayer spending. More
Every year, we pay more and more but get less and less for their
health care dollar. The average total cost of an employer-sponsored
family health plan in 2008 was $12,680 and is projected to nearly
double by 2016.
We need to seize the opportunity for real changes that can make health care more affordable, secure and dependable, by passing President Obama’s health care plan.
Great news! The 2009 Oregon Legislature passed health reform bills tacking soaring costs, expanding access, and setting Oregon on a path for next steps on both. OSPIRG Advocate Laura Etherton worked with a coalition of consumer groups, businesses and health providers to pass the plan.
With Oregon now ranked in the nation's top ten for foreclosure rates, OSPIRG Advocate Matt Wallace is working with legislative leaders to reduce foreclosures and stablize housing prices.
