http://www.examiner.com/portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:51:25 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-24955-Salem-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Glenn-Beck-and-The-Plan?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics  On Saturday, November 21, 2009 at The Villages in Florida, a huge crowd of fans came to hear Glenn Beck speak about The Plan. For several weeks, Beck has given teasers on his radio and TV program, both called The Glenn Beck Program, on how we... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:59:46 GMT Margie Wilson-Mars - Salem Libertarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24955-Salem-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Glenn-Beck-and-The-Plan?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-When-religion-dictates-politics-Manhattan-Declaration-and-culture-wars?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics The Manhattan Declaration is a propaganda stunt sponsored by conservative right wing Christians intent on portraying Christians as victims of a secular America. The Declaration is in actuality an attempt to hi-jack American culture, and force a theocracy... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:21:29 GMT Michael Stone - Portland Progressive Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-When-religion-dictates-politics-Manhattan-Declaration-and-culture-wars?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-18401-Lane-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Phantom-congressional-districts-inspire-vaporous-news-reporting?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics As I started to say last week, October 30 was the deadline for recipients of stimulus money to report in to their respective funding agencies. Since then, news reporters and gadflies visited recovery.com (the ARRA fund tracking web site), found some... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:40:26 GMT Dana Magliari - Lane County Political Buzz Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18401-Lane-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Phantom-congressional-districts-inspire-vaporous-news-reporting?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-17138-Portland-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Kroger-offers-pragmatic-words-on-a-sobering-issue?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics The day before he oversaw the state’s settlement with its college savings plan’s manager OppenheimerFunds Inc., Oregon Attorney General John Kroger addressed a regional quagmire that is also having a national and global impact: drug trafficking.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:26:51 GMT Wes Studer - Portland Nonpartisan Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17138-Portland-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Kroger-offers-pragmatic-words-on-a-sobering-issue?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-27098-Eugene-Economic-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Individual-Mandate-Penalty-Insufficient?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics In the new health care bill released in the Senate, among other provisions, two are that insurance companies can no longer discriminate based on preexisting conditions (guaranteed issue), and individuals will be required to buy insurance (individual... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:19:26 GMT Ben Rudin - Eugene Economic Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27098-Eugene-Economic-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Individual-Mandate-Penalty-Insufficient?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-24980-Portland-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Senate-to-vote-for-cloture-Saturday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Cloture, or bringing debate to a quick closure, is an old parliamentary procedure from France via England, first used in the US regarding the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. Senate leader Harry Reid (D, NV) is planning to bring a cloture motion to the... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:03:32 GMT Peggy Bodner - Portland Republican Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24980-Portland-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Senate-to-vote-for-cloture-Saturday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-19311-Portland-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Errors-in-reporting-raise-doubts-of-Stimulus-Plan-effectiveness?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Considering all of the hype surrounding the Stimulus Plan, it is important to break down the results we are seeing to truly gauge the success of the plan. The best way to do this is to analyze the results in each of the 875 congressional districts... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:03:58 GMT Sam Sanborn - Portland Independent Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19311-Portland-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Errors-in-reporting-raise-doubts-of-Stimulus-Plan-effectiveness?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-25013-Portland-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Potential-revenue-Oregon-governor-requesting-review-of-energy-tax-credits-for-business?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Ted Kulongoski has implemented two state agency heads to review Oregon’s tax incentives for companies that develop renewable energy, specifically wind energy. Mark Long - Energy Department chief - and Tim McCabe -Director of the Oregon Business... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:34:04 GMT Tim Pearson - Portland Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25013-Portland-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Potential-revenue-Oregon-governor-requesting-review-of-energy-tax-credits-for-business?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-27672-Portland-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Happy-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Enjoy Thanksgiving and let's all be grateful, especially for those serving overseas in our defense: video here. ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:54:48 GMT Allan Erickson - Portland Political Buzz Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27672-Portland-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Happy-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-7715-Portland-Civil-Rights-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Gov-Rick-Perry-of-Texas--US-Administration-Hell-bent-on-Socialism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics   For those who have been waiting for some sort of Official confirmation that the Administration of Barack Obama is deliberately forcing America down the path towards Socialism, please watch this video. The Administration is not playing above... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:27:26 GMT Dianna Cotter - Portland Civil Rights Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7715-Portland-Civil-Rights-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Gov-Rick-Perry-of-Texas--US-Administration-Hell-bent-on-Socialism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-29494-Washington-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Bill-Clinton-addresses-Senate-to-pass-the-nations-proposed-health-care-bill?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Former President, Bill Clinton, arrives at Capital Hill to speak with the Senate Democrats about passing the health care bill.  This topic is one that he is familiar with since he was unsuccessful in passing such a bill while in office. ... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:40:11 GMT Glenn Howe - Washington County Political Buzz Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29494-Washington-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Bill-Clinton-addresses-Senate-to-pass-the-nations-proposed-health-care-bill?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-22310-Western-Oregon-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d10-VIDEO--Portland-Free-Store-a-free-market-delight?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics While the Motorhome Diaries guys were in Portland a couple of weeks ago we stopped by one of the most interesting businesses in Portland.  The Portland Free Store is run by (small L) libertarian, Ben Aubin, so we knew we had to track him down... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:04 GMT J Nick Puglia - Western Oregon Libertarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22310-Western-Oregon-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d10-VIDEO--Portland-Free-Store-a-free-market-delight?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-27468-Portland-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fiscal-responsibilty-musings?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Cars, warming, economy, etc. I've argued that de-emphasizing the importance of cars (over bicycles and light rail) by government here in Portland and nationwide is not a good idea.  Cascade Policy Institute's recent study sheds more light on this... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:09 GMT Brian O'Leary - Portland Fiscal Responsibility Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27468-Portland-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fiscal-responsibilty-musings?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-14642-Portland-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Obama-administration-supports-Patriot-Act-in-Congressional-hearing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics The House Judiciary, Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee held hearings yesterday to discuss the three parts of the U.S.A. Patriot Act that are set to expire under their sunset clauses.  The three parts were renewed upon review... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:12:54 GMT Chris Lostaglia - Portland Libertarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14642-Portland-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Obama-administration-supports-Patriot-Act-in-Congressional-hearing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-11682-Salem-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m9d24-State-of-disunion-in-Oregon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Oregon is in trouble economically -- tell me something I don‘t already know. While away at a recent trip to Washington, D.C., I happened to chance upon the unemployment rates by state, and our figures are staggering. Oregon has broken past... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:32:51 GMT Chris Peterson - Salem Progressive Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11682-Salem-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m9d24-State-of-disunion-in-Oregon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-11932-Portland-Drug-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Oregons-failed-medical-marijuana-program?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Hopefully other states who seek to attempt to provide marijuana as a medicine will NOT follow Oregon’s inept lead regarding how our program is set up! Oregon's program's loopholes are numerous and being fully exploited.  Many of those involved... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:42:45 GMT John English - Portland Drug Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11932-Portland-Drug-Policy-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Oregons-failed-medical-marijuana-program?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-7132-Portland-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Breaking-Glenn-Beck-NOT-a-communist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Contrary to allegations made on this site by certain writers, it should be pointed out that simply using raised fists that resemble Soviet-era styling does not make a person a communist or a socialist. Unfortunately, sometimes blatant lies used to... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:44:33 GMT Brandon Vaga - Portland Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7132-Portland-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Breaking-Glenn-Beck-NOT-a-communist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-18566-Portland-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Ted-Kennedy-passes-away?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics Ted Kennedy, the senior senator from Massachusetts has passed away at 77. One of the integral elements of Democratic politics for over 30 years, he was also at times one of the most confusing yet well respected members of his party. You can find a quick... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:28:09 GMT Gregory Williams - Portland Democrat Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18566-Portland-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Ted-Kennedy-passes-away?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-19327-Salem-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d20-US-war-on-Pakistan?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics August 20, 2009 As George W. Bush predicted, the undeclared war on Pakistan has escalated.  Instead of publicly declaring its war on Pakistan, the Obama administration chose to name the aggression "Afpak Strategy."  Obama's war of... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:11:20 GMT Michelle Andujar - Salem Foreign Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19327-Salem-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d20-US-war-on-Pakistan?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-9554-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d8-The-death-of--John-Hughes-marks-the-postAmerican-era?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics For nearly two decades now referencing Molly Ringwald has been a running gag in my life.   When I was writing for the now defunct blog Silly Thinking in 2003 and I needed a comically dated celebrity to be both the host and the subject for a fictional... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:51:37 GMT Douglas Lain - Portland Progressive Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9554-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d8-The-death-of--John-Hughes-marks-the-postAmerican-era?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Politics