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January 16th, 2013
07:38 AM ET
129 days ago

Oregon sheriff: 'Unconstitutional' gun control laws won't be enforced

(CNN) - An Oregon sheriff says he will not enforce any federal regulation that President Barack Obama lays out in his package of gun control proposals Wednesday.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller joins several other public officials across the nation who have decided to square off with the White House even before it outlines what its plans are for expanded measures.

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Filed under: Gun rights • Oregon
Colorado, Washington pass marijuana legalization; Oregon says no
November 7th, 2012
01:05 AM ET
199 days ago

Colorado, Washington pass marijuana legalization; Oregon says no

(CNN) - Three states voted on referendums Tuesday on legalizing marijuana for recreational use:

Colorado passes marijuana legalization, but there's a catch

Colorado voters have approved a referendum that supports the legalization of marijuana on a recreational basis.
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Filed under: 2012 • Colorado • Oregon • Washington
October 8th, 2012
09:22 AM ET
229 days ago

Columbus Day is early voting day in three states

(CNN) – Voters in California, Indiana and Oregon can take advantage of the Columbus Day holiday to cast their ballots Monday when the three states join ten other states that already have started early voting.

That's less than a week after the first presidential debate and 29 days ahead of Election Day.
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Filed under: 2012 • California • Indiana • Oregon
On the Trail: September 10, 2012
September 10th, 2012
07:38 AM ET
257 days ago

On the Trail: September 10, 2012

(CNN) – With 57 days until the presidential election, Mitt Romney campaigns in Ohio Monday, while his running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, spends the day fund-raising on the West Coast, first in Seattle then in Portland.

Meanwhile, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden attend meetings at the White House and have no public campaign events.
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Filed under: 2012 • Ohio • On the Trail • Oregon
Democrats retain Oregon seat in special election
February 1st, 2012
03:38 AM ET
479 days ago

Democrats retain Oregon seat in special election

Washington (CNN) – A former Oregon state senator won the state's First Congressional District special election Tuesday night - a victory that ensures a Democrat will continue to hold the House seat.

Suzanne Bonamici got 88,925 votes, finishing well ahead of Republican Rob Cornilles' 68,411 votes.

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Filed under: 2012 • Congress • Oregon • special election
Rep. Wu's resignation goes into effect
August 3rd, 2011
02:00 AM ET
659 days ago

Rep. Wu's resignation goes into effect

(CNN) - The resignation of Democratic Rep. David Wu of Oregon officially went into effect at 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday night. He stepped down after he was accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a fundraiser's daughter.

Wu announced last week he would resign but postponed his formal resignation until after the House voted on the debt-ceiling bill Monday.
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Filed under: Congress • David Wu • House • Oregon
Oregon Rep. David Wu will not seek re-election
July 25th, 2011
11:02 PM ET
383 days ago

Oregon Rep. David Wu will not seek re-election

(CNN) - Rep. David Wu of Oregon will not seek re-election and "is considering all options" regarding whether to serve out the rest of his term, Wu's communications director told CNN Monday.

"He (Wu) will consider those options and make a decision in due course," said Erik Dorey, declining to elaborate on a possible time frame.

Wu, facing mounting calls for his resignation, gave no indication Monday that he planned to step down.

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Filed under: David Wu • Oregon
Wu reportedly urged to seek medical help
Rep. David Wu (OR-01) addresses the floor of the House of Representatives early Saturday morning.
February 19th, 2011
01:58 PM ET
825 days ago

Wu reportedly urged to seek medical help

(CNN) - Democratic Oregon Rep. David Wu has admitted to seeking medical help following a tumultuous re-election campaign last fall.

"I freely admit that it was an intense campaign, and I was not always at my best with staff or constituents. For all those moments, I wish I'd been better and I apologize," he said.
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Filed under: David Wu • Oregon
October 14th, 2010
06:00 AM ET
954 days ago

Oregon gubernatorial candidate has unusual resume

Portland, Oregon (CNN) – If 2010 truly is the year of the political outsider, then Chris Dudley should be sworn in as a the newest governor of Oregon in January of next year.

Dudley's unconventional resume is striking, even in a campaign season defined by novice politicians upending establishment figures in contest after contest.

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Filed under: 2010 • Oregon
October 12th, 2010
04:19 PM ET
955 days ago

Dem gov candidate: health care reform could be 'toxic' in 2012

Portland, Oregon (CNN) - Oregon's Democratic candidate for governor said Tuesday that President Obama's health care reform bill will be a "toxic" issue in 2012 unless states are given the opportunity to address the problem of rising medical costs.
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Filed under: 2010 • Chris Dudley • issues • John Kitzhaber • Oregon • President Obama
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