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Who Took Our Jobs? Why Oregon's Unemployment is at the Top of the Charts ... Againnew

Studying unemployment figures in Oregon is like being a homicide detective in Baltimore -- there's no lack of casework. The problem is, how to piece together so much evidence. There's no shortage of theories why our unemployment is always among the nation's highest -- here are a few possibilities.
Willamette Week  |  Aaron Mesh  |  10-14-2009  |  Economy

Bank Sit-Downs Could Prevent Foreclosure Scamsnew

How can Oregon prevent 14,000 foreclosures? Sit-downs.
The Portland Mercury  |  Sarah Mirk  |  05-07-2009  |  Economy

Oregon Budget Cuts Threaten Public Defendersnew

In a Multnomah County courtroom a translated slogan in Latin reads, "Justice delayed is justice denied." As Oregon faces serious budget cuts, this slogan could become a reality. The state's budget for public defenders, which is already chronically shortchanged, could be slashed even further.
The Portland Mercury  |  Jake Thomas  |  02-05-2009  |  Economy

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