Scrambled, Over Easy or Contaminated? New Egg Recall Gives Senate 228 Million More Reasons to Pass the FDA Food Safety Bill 8/18/2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Wright County Eggs have announced a nationwide recall of 228 million eggs due to possible salmonella contamination.

Plan to Cut Health Care Waste Moves Ahead 8/12/2010

The Oregon Health Policy Board approves a plan expected to save $100 million per year in administrative costs.

Historic Wall Street Reform Passes Senate - Landmark Bill Awaits President’s Signature 7/15/2010

Responding to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the Senate today passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, HR 4173 by a count of 60 to 39. The bill reins in Wall Street and protects consumers, investors, and taxpayers from further financial meltdowns.

Delivering on the Promise: A State Guide to the Next Steps for Health Care Reform 6/16/2010

Road Work Ahead: Holding Government Accountable for Fixing America’s Crumbling Roads and Bridges 4/28/2010

For decades, political pressures have often led to policies and projects that favor new highway expansion while neglecting existing infrastructure that is in serious need of repair. We need stronger “fix-it-first” policies that prioritize repair and maintenance of our existing roads and bridges rather than spending on needless and wasteful new highway capacity.

Following the Money: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data 4/13/2010

This report rates all 50 states on the quality of their budget transparency websites. Read to see how Oregon ranks.