Oregon Republican Leaders willing to return March 8, not enough for Democrats

Oregon Republican Leaders willing to return March 8, not enough for Democrats

SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Oregon Senate Republicans announce they are willing to return to the Capitol on Sunday, March 8 with the purpose to pass emergency budget bills but that is not enough according to Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek (D-Portland).

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Republicans walk out of Senate

Republicans walk out of Senate

SALEM, Ore. - Today, following earlier movement out of the Joint Ways and Means Committee, Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem) was putting forth a vote on SB-1530, the Senates version of Cap and Trade. In opposition and feeling unheard, all but one Republican Senator chose not to make role call on the Senate Chamber floor. With Republicans not showing on the floor, the Senate was unable to hold a quorum to vote on the legislation.

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