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Rep. Wingard misses global warming target
published: 3/2/2010 2:41:18 PM
On Feb. 12, Rep. Matt Wingard gave a misinformation-filled speech to the Oregon House about global warming. He said, among other things, that the Earth is not warming, that Arctic sea ice is near normal, Antarctic sea ice is exactly normal, Polar bears are experiencing a baby boom, that water vapor plays a far greater role in our climate than does carbon dioxide and that scientists in Britain have rigged data.
Casinos not good for people or government
published: 3/10/2010 11:06:53 AM
American Indian casinos bring more than the negative economic effects and social problems of all gambling casinos. They rely upon people who, for the most part, cannot afford to lose their money and many who become addicted to slot machines which provide 85 percent of the casino revenue.
Setting the record straight on global warming
published: 3/12/2010 4:37:52 PM
Editor’s note: Rep. Matt Wingard delivered a speech on the floor of the Oregon Legislature last month on the topic of global warming. Later, he was accused of plagiarizing the speech from the Washington Times by BlueOregon.
Only time will tell how business recovers
published: 3/30/2010 11:04:26 AM
The voters have spoken. But the Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce opposed the passage of Ballot Measures 66 and 67, since we felt the more appropriate question for Oregonians is tax reform, not higher taxes.