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Murray, Rossi spar over economy, taxes in final debate

With voters preparing to mark their mail-in ballots, Democratic Sen. Patty Murray and Republican challenger Dino Rossi squared off Sunday in their second and final debate. Read more »

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Should DeFazio run for governor of Oregon?

Congressman Peter DeFazio and former Gov. John Kitzhaber met privately Friday to discuss the 2010 gubernatorial race, but DeFazio wouldn't say whether he will take on Kitzhaber for the Democratic nomination. Read More »

Rep. Greenlick ready to push 60-cent cigarette tax

Ore. state Rep. Mitch Greenlick says he thinks lawmakers will overcome the tobacco industry's opposition this time around and enact a tax hike outright without having to send it to the ballot. "I am absolutely ready to take on the tobacco industry," Greenlick said. "Their product kills people." Read More »

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