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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Analyzing Rep. Greg Walden’s opposition to healthcare reform
Greg Walden, (R-Ore.) represents the voters of central and Eastern Oregon in the House of Representatives; his district is largely rural and one of the safest districts in the nation for a conservative Republican. One would reasonably expect him to … Continue reading
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Doug Hoffman joins pantheon of professional victims
And so another professional victim joins Sarah Palin on the right wing of the political stage. The article Doug Hoffman Officially Unconcedes in Special House Electrion, Blames ACORN caught my eye this morning. Basically, this rather weak character was further … Continue reading
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Emails to and from Rep. Greg Walden’s Office Nov. 16
From: Ed Lee [mailto:edwinlee@znet.com] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 8:35 AM To: Strader, Nick Subject: Visit to Greg Walden’s office in Bend last friday Nick Strader: Thanks for taking time to discuss the Health Care Reform issue last Friday. You … Continue reading
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Feet on the street for Health Care Reform
Have you ever driven by or walked by a group of sign-waving, slogan-chanting people standing at a downtown street corner or marching up a sidewalk? I have; always feeling a bit above that sort of thing, whether or not I … Continue reading
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Congressman Greg Walden: what induced you to vote against your fellow Oregonians?
Earlier this week the Affordable Health Care for America Act was passed by the House of Representatives. My congressman, Greg Walden of Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District voted against that act. He has yet to explain his vote, and tomorrow I … Continue reading
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Herbert Meyer delivers Sophomoric lecture on National Security
On November 4, Jo-Ellen and I spent $40 to hear a lecture on National Security by Herbert Meyer, who once managed production of the U.S. National Intelligence estimates for President Reagan. We heard, at best, $2.00 worth of useful demographic … Continue reading
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