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Salem-News.com (Feb-25-2010 12:26:00)

Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Endorse Kitzhaber

The Carpenters were the top donor to Kitzhaber’s 1998 re-election campaign.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Former Governor John Kitzhaber The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters endorsed John Kitzhaber for Governor on Saturday at their quarterly council delegate meeting.

“Job creation is our only priority this election cycle and John Kitzhaber is the only candidate for Governor that we trust to grow our economy,” said Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Political Director John Littlel.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-25-2010 02:38:00)

Israeli Decision on West Bank Shrines Launches Protests in Palestine

Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem and the Cave of the Patriarchs (Sanctuary of Abraham) in Hebron have been designated Jewish places.

(RAMALLAH) - Rachel`s Tomb A decision by Israel to list two biblical tombs in Palestinian towns on a list of Israeli heritage sites, is the latest move against this endangered population, living under the heel of Israeli occupation.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-25-2010 02:18:00)

A Palestinian Arrest so Ridiculous Even the Israeli Judges Smiled

"Is this what the great Israel Defense Forces are needed for – to arrest this boy?" Father of 12-year old boy

(JERUSALEM) - Palestinian boy being arrested by IDF Something about 12-year-old Bassam caused two Israelis to smile. Two Palestinians noticed, but did not remember their smiles as being disparaging or arrogant. On the contrary.

The Palestinians regarded the smiles as a rare moment in which two Israelis – and not just any Israelis, but military judges – realized how ridiculous the situation was.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-25-2010 01:32:00)

The Southwestern Company Part 2: A RICO Case

This activity is illegal, shameful, and unconscionable. The Southwestern Company represents the very worst of the U.S. business community.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Salem-News.com The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a Federal Statute designed to allow for prosecutions of mafia organizations.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-24-2010 23:57:00)

Clarification of Testimony Regarding Effectiveness of Toyota Recalls

Toyota says they have done extensive testing of this system and have never found a malfunction that has caused unintended acceleration.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Toyota says contrary to some press reports, Jim Lentz’s testimony to Congress did not reflect a change in Toyota’s position regarding whether its recalls effectively address unintended acceleration issues in certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

The company stated today, "As Mr. Lentz said in his opening statement, Toyota has rigorously tested its solutions and we are confident that with these repairs, Toyota vehicles will be among the safest on the road today."

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Salem-News.com (Feb-24-2010 23:46:00)

Indian Cargo Vessel Seized by Somali Pirates

It is not yet clear if the small cargo ship will be held for ransom or if the gang will use her as pirate mother-ship.

(NAIROBI, Kenya) - Pirate flag Ecoterra International reports that a motorized sailing vessel, ABDUL RAZAK with 9 crew of Indian nationals, was captured by Somali sea-shifta or pirates.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-24-2010 23:24:00)

Schrader Votes to Strip Anti-Trust Exemption from Health Insurance Companies

Only two industries have ever been exempted from anti-trust laws, the health insurance industry and Major League Baseball.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congressman Kurt Schrader Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the United States House of Representatives in voting to strip healthcare insurance companies of their exemption from anti-trust bylaws and requiring them to adhere to the same laws as other companies.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-24-2010 23:11:00)

Portland Woman Struck and Killed by Car

Investigators do not believe at this time that the driver was impaired, according to Wheat.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Death investigation A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle tonight in Portland. The incident shut down traffic for hours while investigators went over what had happened.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-24-2010 22:38:00)

Thom Hartmann - America`s Top Progressive Radio Host, Second Year in a Row

-- New York City's WWRL Adds Show to Afternoon Drive

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Thom Hartmann TALKERS Magazine names Thom Hartmann #10 on the "Heavy Hundred," its list of the 100 most important radio talk show hosts in America, and the only progressive host in the top ten.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-24-2010 22:30:00)

Retraction: The Southwestern Company - Part 1: Corporate Mafia

Response to the reflex arc of The Southwestern Company.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - newspaper and glasses Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Oregon attorneys representing The Southwestern Company have contacted Salem-News.com to threaten legal action in response to Part 1 of our series on The Southwestern Company.

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