Although the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a modified version of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the fact that
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Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other areas are necessary to ensure all Oregonians live with dignity. We must confront the legacy of racist institutions and present-day forms of discrimination that impede opportunities for Oregonians of color.
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Justice in the workplace, tax system, and economy are essential to a just society, but reforms in other areas are necessary to ensure all Oregonians live with dignity. We must confront the legacy of racist institutions and present-day forms of discrimination that impede opportunities for Oregonians of color.
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Today was a sad day for thousands of uninsured children in Oregon and millions across the country. The U.S. House
As a congressional vote to override President Bush’s veto of a bill reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) nears,
President Bush today turned his back on the millions of children across the country who lack health insurance by vetoing
Oregonians should applaud Oregon U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Peter DeFazio, Darlene Hooley and David Wu for voting to approve a
Federal payments to “Medicare Advantage” insurance plans in Oregon this year will average $1,893 per person more than what it
Approximately 43,000 low-income high school-age Oregonians – about one of every five children age 14 to 17 in Oregon –
Oregon could receive about $549 million in new federal funds over the next five years to expand children’s health coverage
New federal rules that require Oregon to verify the identity and citizenship of individuals applying for Medicaid-funded programs have barred
The new federal funds that would flow to Oregon as a result of the proposed Healthy Kids Plan would significantly
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