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Oregon Senate to impose $325-a-day fine for senators absent during GOP walkout

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Oregon Senate to impose 5-a-day fine for senators absent during GOP walkout

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Senate voted to fine members $325 a day for being absent from scheduled sessions starting Monday after a Republican-led walkout that has nearly reached a month. Sen. Kate Lieber, D-Beaverton, made a request Thursday to begin compelling absent senators to the floor by instating a penalty of $325 a … [Read more…]

‘It’s terrible for the country:’ All 3 Republican lawmakers vote no to debt ceiling deal

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‘It’s terrible for the country:’ All 3 Republican lawmakers vote no to debt ceiling deal

(WSET) — During Wednesday night’s vote over the debt ceiling, all three local Republican Congressmen voted against the deal. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden created the deal in order to get it passed before the June 5 deadline. The bill passed tonight with a final vote of 314 to 117. … [Read more…]