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.

We thought we would be a playoff team when the season began. We had 17 games decided by less than read more

We thought we would be a playoff team when the season began. We had 17 games decided by less than 10 points and suffered nine league losses by five (points) or less. We could never get over the hump.

They thought it was outrageous. Then they started looking into it themselves.

They thought it was outrageous. Then they started looking into it themselves.

For the little guy, it's getting harder and harder to compete with the big boys.

For the little guy, it's getting harder and harder to compete with the big boys.

The consumer has responded by renting more and renting more often,

The consumer has responded by renting more and renting more often,

They will be cutting (rates) until they get some signs of rebound,

They will be cutting (rates) until they get some signs of rebound,

It's just neat to be part of the story now. I know if my grandfather was alive today, he'd be read more

It's just neat to be part of the story now. I know if my grandfather was alive today, he'd be very proud.

Pool is huge here. I can't go anywhere without running into someone who plays on a league.

Pool is huge here. I can't go anywhere without running into someone who plays on a league.

Even if he is going to be confirmed, there are strategic reasons to make the 'no' vote as high as read more

Even if he is going to be confirmed, there are strategic reasons to make the 'no' vote as high as possible.