Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars read more

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air.

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history read more

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history of American broadcasting, ... Mr. Spitzer's office has collected a mountain of evidence on the potentially illegal promotion practices of not only Sony BMG, but also other major record companies, independent promoters and several of the largest radio station groups.

[The state] doesn't have any evidence of harassment. It would be a travesty if the court allowed the charges to read more

[The state] doesn't have any evidence of harassment. It would be a travesty if the court allowed the charges to go forward.

The defense stepped up, which is what we expect around here.

The defense stepped up, which is what we expect around here.

A gold mine is a hole in the ground with a liar standing by it.

A gold mine is a hole in the ground with a liar standing by it.

In an age of increasingly mobile labor and capital, companies are more sensitive to tax burdens than ever, ... Rather read more

In an age of increasingly mobile labor and capital, companies are more sensitive to tax burdens than ever, ... Rather than chasing away employers with overly aggressive corporate tax laws, states should move toward more stable and less economically harmful revenue sources.

The emergency we face in the Horn today is the result of successive seasons of failed rains. Consequently, pastoralists living read more

The emergency we face in the Horn today is the result of successive seasons of failed rains. Consequently, pastoralists living in these arid, remote lands have very few survival strategies left and desperately require our assistance to make it through until the next rains.

Sharon was a strong and charismatic leader who steered the politics toward the right and extremism.

Sharon was a strong and charismatic leader who steered the politics toward the right and extremism.

We have a right to a defense. A defense is [Tim] did it, or someone else did it!

We have a right to a defense. A defense is [Tim] did it, or someone else did it!