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Oregon Forecast Sets Stage for Budget Rebalance

Statements by Senate President Peter Courtney and several other state officials.

(SALEM) - Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney says revenue is down a little, but it will fit within the co-chairs’ budget proposal. That means we can move forward with a budget rebalance that will keep our schools open and criminals behind bars. It means we will take care of our seniors and provide services for people with disabilities and our children.

Tell the Nobel Committee: Award Bradley Manning the 2012 Peace Prize

As Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsburg has said, Bradley Manning is a hero.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Pfc. Bradley Manning was just nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize!¹

Last week, Major General Linnington gave the final recommendation for Manning to face court martial on all 22 charges, including the vindictive aiding the enemy charge.

Death and Diplomacy: Homs on the Brink

“It is really hard to determine what’s going on on the ground there because of safety issues,” - journalist Diana Nemeh in Homs

(MOSCOW RT) - Homs is now the physical and political frontline of the unrest engulfing Syria. Heavy fighting continues for the fifth straight day in the rebel stronghold city.

The rebel opposition is imploring the international community to intervene and displace President Assad, despite his commitment to engage the opposition in talks to resolve the conflict.

Was Bruce Lee Murdered?

Suspicions to the present day remain strong that Bruce Lee’s inexplicable death involved foul play...

(LONDON) - I believe there should be a new police investigation into the kung fu martial artist Bruce Lee’s mysterious and inexplicable sudden death at the young age of only thirty two. Echoing an immortal line from Bruce Lee’s film Fist of Fury, "How could a Fit Man Die?"

Why would the Fittest Man in the World, take to carrying a gun about with him in his last few months on Earth?

Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast Summary

Slow growth will continue to be the norm.

(SALEM) - This is the Executive Summary for the March 2012 Oregon Economic Forecast. Salem-News.com brings you the complete document, and also reactions to the news of Oregon falling more than $35 million this year.

This information contains recent trends, demographics, risks and forecasts, General Fund revenues and information on Extended General Fund revenue outlook.

SRI LANKA: Mine Clearance Could Take 10 Years or More

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) carries out mine risk awareness programmes in the north and east.

(COLOMBO) - Landmine clearance in Sri Lanka's conflict-affected north could take more than a decade, experts say.

"It is expected to take [in] excess of 10 years to fully mitigate all remaining contamination in Sri Lanka," the Mine Action Project of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka told IRIN, citing a lack of resources coupled with the difficult nature of the work.

Republican Decision Leaves Homeowners Out in the Cold

House Democrats decry move to squash foreclosure bills.

(SALEM) - Democrats in the House of Representatives condemned Republican inaction on a series of bills designed to address the housing crisis in Oregon.

After the deadline passed to schedule a hearing on Monday, and Democrats were unable to convince a Republican committee chair to discuss the measures, it appeared certain that the legislation would not move forward...

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Rock the Hangout Music Fest

Festival tickets on sale this week.

(GULF SHORES, Ala.) - The Hangout Music Fest announced today the third main stage headliner to the highly anticipated 2012 lineup: the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who will be touring in support of their latest Grammy-nominated album, I'm With You.

The Fest will also feature main stage headliners Dave Matthews Band and Jack White, along with dance tent headliner Skrillex.

MSNBC Presents `Semper Fi: Always Faithful` Friday, 24 February 24 at 10:00 P.M. ET

“Semper Fi: Always Faithful” unfolds like a detective novel...

(NEW YORK, NY) - Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger was a devoted marine for nearly 25 years. As a drill instructor in the Marine Corps, he was responsible for training thousands of new recruits.

But when Jerry’s nine-year-old daughter Janey passed away from a rare type of leukemia, his structured world began to collapse around him.

The Questionable Effectiveness of Lighting Yourself on Fire

Indian journalist's self-immolation was an attempt to prevent Sri Lanka's Tamil Genocide.

(SALEM) - Knowing that in Sri Lanka, a genocide of epic proportions hung in the delicate balance, it leaves the burning question...

Why didn't a world-scale revolution kick into gear when a 26-year old journalist self immolated in Chennai, India on behalf of the Sri Lankan Tamils?