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Governor and Legislature Should Solve Revenue Shortfalls With Revenue Solutions

Statement by OCPP Executive Director Charles Sheketoff on the December Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Today's revenue forecast shows that Oregon is in a revenue crisis, not a spending crisis. The Governor and legislators should address it with revenue solutions.

The forecast found that Oregon has $261 million less in the current biennium than the 2007 legislature thought would be available to spend. In the upcoming 2009-11 biennium, there will be $1 billion less than the 2007 legislature thought would be available.

Oregon is now $142 million in the red for this budget period, and based on data from the Budget and Management Division, next biennium Oregon will be short $1.1 billion in meeting the essential budget level.

FBI Increases Reward for `Operation Backfire` Fugitives

The feds say animal rights activists are "terrorists" and responsible for at least 25 domestic terrorism criminal actions totaling over $48 million in damages.

(Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced an increased reward for information about fugitives being sought for their role in a domestic terrorism cell.

Specifically, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Josephine Sunshine Overaker, Joseph Mahmoud Dibee, Justin Franchi Solondz, and Rebecca Rubin. These individuals were members of the domestic terrorism cell, referred to as “The Family,” the FBI says, adding that their criminal actions included vandalism, animal releases, arsons and attempted arsons across Oregon, Washington, California, Wyoming and Colorado.

“We depend on the assistance of our domestic and international law enforcement partners in this ongoing fugitive search,” said Executive Assistant Director Arthur M. Cummings, II, FBI National Security Branch.

A Furry Friendly Holiday

Travel writer CeliaSue Hecht highlights for our readers, one of the best vacation spots on the west coast for people who like to travel with man's best friend.

(CARMEL, Calif.) - The holidays are approaching. You may not be wishing for a white or cold holiday but you'd like to have fun with the family. Problem is, what to do with your furry family members, Fido and Fluffy? This year, rather than leaving your pooches in a kennel, why not have a doggone good time in Carmel by the Sea, California, acclaimed as the most dog-friendly town in America.

Located a few hours south of San Francisco, the town of Carmel offers visitors many fun pet activities and accommodations for four-legged friends and their owners.

There are many businesses in this quaint California coastal town that cater to dog owners. Learn eight good reasons to mark Carmel down and your next getaway.

Amber Alert Canceled Over Missing Colorado Teen

The State of Colorado canceled the Amber Alert on Wednesday although the girl remains missing. No further information was given as to why the alert was canceled.

(PAGOSA SPRINGS, Co.) - The State of Colorado issued an Amber Alert on Wednesday morning after a 15-year old girl was apparently abducted Tuesday night in Pagosa Springs. The suspect reportedly has a criminal history and police believe they may be headed to Mexico.

Kanyon Nicely is a white female, 15 years old with black hair and brown eyes, 5' 7" and 115 pounds.

The suspect is Travis Farmer, a 20 year old white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 156 pounds with blue eyes, and black hair.

Benny & Sid`s Your Public Service Announcements #21

The latest edition of Benny & Sid's Your Public Service Announcements.

(Salem) - The post election sag hits even the most affluent campaign workers.

There are times when one must go on a cruise to let down after a vigorous campaign of donating.

Follow the skit written by our own Sid about a couple who are just trying to get away from it all on a ship bound for exotic shores.

Police Recover Bodies of Two Missing Brothers in Independence

Two anglers missing from Riverview Park in Independence apparently drowned very close to the spot where they were fishing.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - The bodies of two brothers were recovered from the Willamette River in Independence today. They had been missing since Sunday when they were dropped off at Riverview Park to go fishing.

Sgt. Rick Igou with Independence Police says fifteen law enforcement and fire agencies, including several dive teams from valley agencies, assisted today with the search and recovery of the two young brothers who were missing from Riverview Park in Independence.

The bodies of 20-year old Alvin Troub and his brother, 8-year old Michael Runyon, were found within 40 feet of shore in 10 to 15 feet of water and were found about 7 feet from one another. This location was close to where their fishing poles were found.

Dangerous Drugs: Dead Patients

Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician Pharmacologist and Toxicologist.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - As a geezer, well into geezerhood, I read AARP News and Senior & Boomer News to see how I am fairing; AARP says we geezers are being screwed. Is there any other real news?

Well yes, Senior & Boomer News prints an article by Jack Pflug whom I read occasionally. He writes that Oregonians are paying the price for untreated drug & alcohol abuse which costs Oregonians $5.9 billion a year. One of his subjects is the Drug Free Workplace Initiative. Actually this for some really perverse reason is aimed at legal cannabis/medical marijuana users.

A recent article I found on my computer indicates the 20 most dangerous drugs/causing most deaths. I will include those of pharmaceutical importance...

Auto Industry Should Drop Emissions Litigation in Exchange for Bailout

Industry sites urge that any new funds be “Precisely Targeted” to Hybrids, clean diesels and other high MPG vehicles.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - If Washington is going to give yet another loan-guarantee bailout to Detroit automakers, the price tag for doing so should include requiring the car manufacturers to end their four-year-long legal assault against global warming laws in California and three other states (Vermont, Rhode Island and New Mexico), according to 40MPG.org and TheCLEAN.org, which are projects of the Civil Society Institute.

The groups also called on Congress and the Bush Administration to narrowly target any additional loan guarantees for U.S. car makers to the development and delivery of hybrids, clean diesels and other highly fuel-efficient vehicles. Concerned Americans are being urged to go to http://www.40mpg.org/bailout to send an email urging that the bailout restrictions be supported by their members of Congress and the transition team of President-Elect Barack Obama.

Gas Prices Continue to Fall

National Average closes in on $2 a Gallon; Oregon Average at Lowest Point since March 2006.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon's gas prices are at their lowest level since March 2006, according to Oregon AAA. The statewide average for regular unleaded drops another 16 cents this week to $2.22. The national average falls another 15 cents to $2.07 and is at its lowest level since March 18, 2005.

AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says both averages are about a dollar lower than they were a year ago, and are about 50% lower than the record highs of more than $4 a gallon we set in July."

The national average for diesel also drops below $3 per gallon this week for the first time since September of last year. And Oregon's average for diesel is just above $3 per gallon, also at the lowest point since September 2007.

VA Clinic Groundbreaking at the Oregon Veterans` Home‏

Good news for veterans in Central Oregon.

(THE DALLES, Ore.) - The Portland VA Medical Center will hold a brief groundbreaking ceremony for the VA The Dalles Clinic at 10:00 AM Friday, November 21st, at 704 Veterans Drive in The Dalles.

The VA says that when complete, the 1,288 square foot clinic will provide primary care and mental health service to veterans in The Dalles area. "This new facility in The Dalles will ease the burden of travel for more than 1,200 veterans who currently use other Portland VAMC facilities for their medical care," David Stockwell, Portland VA Medical Center, Acting Director said.

"We are pleased with the partnership and support of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs to place primary care and mental health services closer to the veteran population in The Dalles and surrounding communities."