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Libertarians Criticize CPAC Conservatives

Some claim these big-government supporters aren't "true conservatives."

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - As the Conservative Political Action Committee holds its annual conference, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict offered the following statement:

Amber Alert Canceled in Massachusetts

Authorities say the child was considered to be in extreme danger.

(SWANSEA, Mass.) - The State of Massachusetts issued an Amber Alert Thursday afternoon, 18 Feb. 2010, after a girl was abducted in Swansea earlier Thursday.

Soldiers and Marine Killed in Afghanistan, Navy Also Reports Death in Kuwait

Three soldiers are killed by an IED in Afghanistan, and a sailor died in Kuwait.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Students Fighting Genocide Reject Israel`s Representative Oren at UCI

No patience for criticism of genocide and war crimes at UCI.

(IRVINE, Calif.) - 12 were arrested this week during what is described as a "raucous lecture" at UC Irvine's scheduled appearance of Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren.

President Obama Establishes Bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

Names former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former Republican Senate Whip Alan Simpson as Commission Co-Chairs.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Today, President Obama will sign an executive order establishing the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.

He will also announce that former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former Republican Senate Whip Alan Simpson will serve as the Commission’s co-chairs.

Oregon State Gun Law Scorecard

Brady Campaign State Scorecard: Oregon has closed gun show loophole but needs to do more.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - While Oregon law requires Brady criminal background checks on all gun buyers at gun shows, it still lacks other strong gun laws that prevent illegal gun trafficking, according to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

December Home Price Index Shows Narrowing Decline, Slowed Recovery

New report from First American CoreLogic shows home Prices Exhibit "Improving Declines".

(SALEM, Ore.) - National home prices, including distressed sales, declined by 3.7 percent in December 2009 compared to December 2008, according to First American CoreLogic and its LoanPerformance Home Price Index (HPI).

This was a significant improvement over November's year-over-year price decline of 5.3 percent.

Video Examines Israel`s Three Year Blockade of Gaza

This short film examines the blockade of Gaza, where residents struggle to rebuild their lives over a year after 'Operation Cast Lead' - that left more than 1400 residents of Gaza dead.

(GAZA / SALEM) - Israel's blockade of Gaza has been in place for almost three years, and since it was put into place illegally, Israel has also destroyed a large percentage of the homes here through military strikes, and refuses to allow new building material in.

`Gold Standard` Studies Show Inhaled Marijuana Is Medically Safe And Effective

Another big step forward in medical marijuana research.

(WASHINTON D.C.) - The results of a series of randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials assessing the efficacy of inhaled marijuana consistently show that cannabis holds therapeutic value comparable to conventional medications.

New Oregon `Pacific Wonderland` License Plates to Debut

Commemorative series will be available March 1 and is only for passenger cars.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A new version of the classic Oregon “Pacific Wonderland” vehicle plate will be available starting March 1 from Oregon DMV.

40,000 sets will be stamped, and they are only available for passenger vehicles; you can't put them on trailers, motor homes, motorcycles, etc.