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OSPIRG Citizen Alert

Fall 2006


Top Stories

Momentum Builds For Clean Energy
Energy policy is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues that legislators who gain office in this fall’s elections will address during the legislative session (see page 4 for the gubernatorial candidates’ positions on energy and other issues). The OSPIRG-backed Renewable Energy Standard, requiring that 25 percent of Oregon’s electricity come from renewable sources like wind and solar by 2025, will likely be one of the most hotly-debated items.

Yes On 44: OSPIRG Endorses
Measure To Cut Rx Costs

On the November 2006 ballot, OSPIRG urged Oregonians to approve measure 44 to expand the state’s prescription drug purchasing pool—the Oregon Prescription Drug Program—to all uninsured Oregonians.

  Reaching out to bring renewable energy to Oregon
REACHING OUT TO BRING RENEWABLE ENERGY TO OREGON—An OSPIRG canvasser talks to an Oregonian on the streets of Portland about urging the Legislature to ensure that 25 percent of Oregon’s energy comes from renewable sources by 2025.



Featured Articles

Legislature Passes Payday Loan Consumer Protections

Ore.’s Gubernatorial Candidates Talk to OSPIRG Members


Clean Cars Victory Sets Stage For Action On Global Warming

 




Bill To Protect Oceans From Overfishing

Arctic Refuge Again At Risk

OSPIRG, Gov. Call For Gas Mileage Boost

PGE’s Coal Plant Will Have To Cut Pollution

DeFazio, Walden Vote For Drilling Off Coast

OSPIRG Calls For ID Theft Crack Down

Smith, Wyden Move On Mt. Hood Wilderness


 



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