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Howard Udell and Purdue Pharma`s Corporate Responsibility

Maybe Udell should pick up one of his Mont Blanc fountain pens and begin a rough draft of a resume since he won't be of much value to Purdue Pharma as general counsel -- with an embarrassing debarment hanging over him.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - The right to do business with the federal government was taken from several Purdue Pharma corporate officers and one of their lawyers, for their failure to prevent the Misbranding and Fraudulent Distribution of OxyContin.

Michael Friedman and Paul Goldenheim, MD are responsible corporate officers, and their general counsel is Howard Udell.

US Students Participate in Israel Boycott

The groundbreaking decision came after months of campaigning by the Students for Justice in Palestine group.

(WASHINGTON D.C. IOL) - Pro-Palestinian students in a US college are celebrating its decision to divest from firms serving the Israeli occupation of Palestine, a decision that has sparked a raging controversy.

"We were able to educate and mobilize an entire community, the majority of our community," Aidan Kriese, an organizer from the Students for Justice in Palestine group (SJP) in Hampshire College, Massachusetts, told IslamOnline.net.

Suspect Sought in Second-Degree Attempted Murder and Robbery

Miguel Torres is believed to be in the Beaverton Oregon area with significant ties to Vancouver.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - The Vancouver Safe Streets Task Force is seeking the public's assistance in locating a wanted person, 18-year old Miguel Andrew Torres-Izazaga, who may be using the name "Angel" Izazaga or "Stomper".

Sgt Tim Huberty with Vancouver Police says there is currently a warrant for his arrest for Attempt Murder II and Robbery for an incident that happened on December 14th in the 4200 block of E 18th Street.

Senate Passes FY 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill

The Senate says the bill includes a number of other provisions that are necessary to meet obligations and prevent crucial programs from lapsing.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The U.S. Senate today approved the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations bill by a vote of 88 to 10. The bill is identical to the legislation that passed the House of Representatives on December 16th, and will now go to the President for his expected signature.

The Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill continues to put troops first, preparing them for whatever emergencies may arise, providing them with first class weapons and equipment, and ensuring that they and their families are well taken care of.

Shots Fired Near Crowd at Salem Bar (VIDEO)

The suspect reportedly fired 4 to 6 shots in the air, with one round striking the roof line of the building.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Police say a gunman fired several shots near a crowd of people early this morning in the parking lot of The Triangle Bar, at the intersection of Triangle and South Liberty in Salem. Salem Police arrived on the scene shortly after the shots were fired, around 1:15 a.m.

The suspect reportedly fired 4 to 6 shots in the air, with one round striking the roof line of the building, no other slugs were recovered, and no one was hit, or injured.

Police Investigate Fatal Crash Near Detroit

There is a second unconfirmed serious traffic crash farther up Highway 22, near mile post 76.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are on the scene of a fatal traffic crash on Highway 22 near Idanha. There are few details and it is not confirmed if weather played a role in the crash. They say it happened this afternoon near mile post 56.

Police say the highway is blocked, with one confirmed fatality and other people are injured. Police say there is no more information for release at this point.

Three Critically Injured in Highway 22 Crash

Local police refer to this stretch of highway west of Dallas as Blood Alley over the high number of serious crashes.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Police say three people were critically injured Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 22 west of Dallas. Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation, according to OSP Sergeant Bob Charpentier.

He says friday at approximately 2:17 p.m. a black Chevrolet HHR sport utility vehicle driven by 48-year old Jerry Dean Weber of Sheridan, was traveling westbound on Highway 22 near milepost 10.

Op Ed: Insightful Comments Reflecting Growing Citizen Involvement

Internet freedoms demand respect, responsibility.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Our Founders did not place the content of that famed First Amendment where it leads our Constitution without probing/exploring dialog and fully-detailed, determined cogitation reflecting fact and philosophy.

The Federalist Papers make that exceedingly clear in both precise comment and continuing general detail. Now, opening our 21st Century, easy-access and ubiquitous channel-usage for more millions than ever before has arrived via the Internet.

River Patrol Retrieves Body from Sandy River

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office ‏says positive ID on body's location saved time.

(PORTLAND, Ore) - Multnomah County Sheriff's Office responded to a call on the Sandy River of deceased person on the river bank today at approximately 11:35 a.m.

Lt. Mary Lindstrand with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, says the body was discovered by a man floating down river on a fishing trip. The body is an adult male. The identity is not known at this time and will be determined by the coroner.

Obama Talks About Healthcare Legislation and Climate Change

Obama offers positive reviews in the development and emergence of national and world legislation on both fronts.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Obama begins a statement to the American public about healthcare and climate change by discussing what he calls, "significant progress" that is being made on both fronts.

He says the ultimate priority is "The crushing cost of health care and our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels."