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Citizens United decision a stunning blow to democracy

By jbartholomew - 2010-01-21 The US Supreme Court decided today that spending on campaigns does not lead to corruption or the appearance of corruption, and that corporations have the same First Amendment rights as real people.

New Criteria for Transit Funding is a Breath of Fresh Air

By dave - 01/14/2010 New funding guidelines for transit projects will account for livability issues such as economic development opportunities and environmental benefits.

Foreclosure hearing in Salem - Homeowners make a stand

By jbartholomew - 2010-01-13 - 4 Replies Yesterday, Oregon's Senate Consumer Protection Committee heard testimony on the state of foreclosure in Oregon. And homeowners facing foreclosure were there to let Senators know what is really going on.

Reining in Health Insurance Premiums

By laura - 2010-01-08 Will consumers and businesses start seeing the Oregon Insurance Division crack down on the kinds of excessive health insurance premiums we've seen over the last several years?

Oregon Transparency Website Launched!

By jbartholomew - 2009-12-30 Today, Oregon launched the state's official transparency website. It's a good start, but much more still needs to be done to make it as effective as it should be.

Calling it Like We See it on the Senate Health Care Bill

By laura - 2009-12-22 Guess what we found when we dove into the details of the Senate health care bill? It's not a small step forward. It's a BIG step forward.

Being transparent about the Transparency Commission

By jbartholomew - 2009-12-18 - 3 Replies Yesterday was the first meeting of the Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission. Some tough decisions were made that will be open for revisiting. And we got the first look at the new website that will launch on December 30th.

New Pew Report Shows Need for Voter Registration Modernization

By jbartholomew - 2009-12-17 A new report out today by the Pew Center on the States shows the need to modernize Oregon's voter registration system.

Getting Started with a Transparent Oregon

By jbartholomew - 2009-12-15 The Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission will begin it's work on Thursday - and OSPIRG is in the mix!

Loan Modification Program Needs Teeth

By jbartholomew - 2009-12-11 - 1 Replies Homeowners facing foreclosure need more help to stay in their homes than they are getting.

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