House Democrats Staff

Rolling Recesses to End?

After giving house members three separate three-day breaks - which House Democrats strongly opposed - the Republican House leadership may have finally abandoned the "rolling recess" strategy. The House is convening today at 10am and the early report is that they will be convening tomorrow at the same time. The House Republican leadership has come under increasing scrutiny for giving...

» July 18, 2005 - 1 comments - House Democrats Staff

Undone Dozen Update

Oregonhousedemocrats.com has received more communication regarding House Democratic Leader Jeff Merkley's post about the "Undone Dozen" than any post in this blog's short history. 90% of this communication has been extremely positive and supportive of House Democrats' efforts to promote bills that received bi-partisan support in the Senate. Many of you communicated your appreciation for Rep. Merkley's focus on a...

» July 11, 2005 - 9 comments - House Democrats Staff

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"Oregon needs real solutions to make health care more affordable, create good jobs, rebuild our education system and make government more accountable to the people of this state. A new direction for Oregon means new leadership, and Democrats will lead by putting people over politics." -- Speaker Jeff Merkley.

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