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Portlander honored by Japanese emperor for selfless work...have received decorations from Japan's emperor. The roster includes former Gov. Victor Atiyeh, former U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield, former Portland Mayor Vera Katz and Oregon businessman Sam Naito. "Golly, I can only think it's a recognition for... In this article: Akihito, Japan, Tokyo, Portland, Oregon, Portland State University, World War II, and University of Oregon |
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Wikipedia | October 23, 2009
Jim Towey
...than 15,000 organizations. Towey also served as senior adviser to U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield (R-Oregon) for ten years, and as director of Florida's health and human services agency under Gov. Lawton Chiles (D). In an August 2009 op-ed Towey...
In this article: Mother Teresa, George W. Bush, Saint Vincent College, AIDS, Florida State University, Pope John Paul II, and White House
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Oregonian | August 20, 2009
VA Secretary Shinseki, speaking in Portland, vows government will 'do better'
...War. More than 150,000 young veterans are expected to apply for the new benefits. At Portland State, Shinseki sat with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Gov. Ted Kulongoski, Maj. Gen. Raymond Rees, adjutant general of the Oregon National Guard,and...
In this article: Eric Shinseki, VA, Portland, Agent Orange, Donald Rumsfeld, Portland State University, Parkinson's disease, GI Bill, and U.S.
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St. Petersburg Times | June 01, 2009
Alex Sink's campaign team
...Obama campaign media in Florida, North Carolina and Virginia, and his marquee client list includes Sens. Kay Hagan in NC, Jeff Merkley in Oregon and Mark Udall in Colorado, Claire McCaskill in Missouri, Kirsten Gillibrand in N.Y, Gov/now HHS...
In this article: Florida, North Carolina, The St. Petersburg Times, Kay Hagan, Martin O'Malley, and Mark Udall
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Yahoo! News | April 30, 2009
Shift puts Specter consultants in a jam (Politico)
...who did not return a telephone message, has represented a host of moderate Republicans, ranging from former Sens. Gordon Smith of Oregon and Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island to former New York Gov. George Pataki and former New York City...
In this article: Arlen Specter, Republican Party, Joe Lieberman, and Pennsylvania
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CNN | February 18, 2009
Officials: Gov. Sebelius in lead for HHS post
...for other Cabinet posts. The other candidates who have been considered, according to Democratic officials, include Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, a Democrat, and former Democratic Sen. Bill Bradley of New Jersey.
In this article: Kathleen Sebelius, HHS, Barack Obama, Tom Daschle, Tax, Kansas, White House, and Washington
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Chicago Tribune | May 17, 2008
No full-court press for Clinton in OR
...- and theoretically up for persuasion. Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, a Clinton supporter, said earlier this month Clinton had a chance to win here, but that "Obama already has the edge." Today, this is what Clinton spokesman Isaac...
In this article: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and John McCain
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USATODAY.com | April 24, 2008
Rep. Wu comes out for Obama in Oregon
...Sen. Barack Obama, citing Obama's stand against the Iraq war "from the very beginning." Wu joins Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer in backing Obama. Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Rep. Darlene Hooley are supporting New York Sen. Hillary Rodham...
In this article: Barack Obama, David Wu, Hillary Rodham Clinton, USA Today, Ted Kulongoski, Portland, Iraq War, and Darlene Hooley
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Huffington Post | April 23, 2008
Christina Bellantoni: Clinton and Oregon Governor Call for Two Oregon Debates
...Call for Two Oregon Debates Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski sent supporters an e-mail calling for two debates between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama in advance of the Beaver State's May 20 primary. Kulongoski, who supports...
In this article: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Ted Kulongoski, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Democracy
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www.washingtonpost.com | March 21, 2008
Gov. Richardson backs Obama
Gov. Richardson backs Obama PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Sen. Barack Obama won a coveted endorsement from New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Friday while the State Department apologized that employees snooped into the Illinois Democrat's...
In this article: Bill Richardson, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, State Department, John McCain, Bill Clinton, Easter, and Mark Penn
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Congressional Quarterly: Politics | March 18, 2008
CQ Politics Oregon's Tightest Race Spawns Two Competitive Primaries
...for the 2008 nomination. But before all that, Trippi worked on Kitzhaber's successful campaigns for governor in 1994 and 1998 and the 1996 campaign that saw Hooley take over Oregon's 5th District for the Democrats. He is opposed by...
In this article: Darlene Hooley, Kurt Schrader, Kevin Mannix, Mike Erickson, John Kitzhaber, and GOP
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Oregon (pronounced: /en-us-Oregon.ogg/ ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers and settlers; the Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859. Salem is the state's capital and third-most-populous city; Portland is the most populous. Portland is the 30th-largest U.S. city, with a population of 575,930 (2008 estimate) and a metro population of 2,175,133 (2007 estimate), the 23rd-largest U.S. metro area.
The valley of the Willamette River in western Oregon is the most densely populated and agriculturally productive region of the state and is home to eight of the ten most populous cities. Oregon's 2000 population was about 3.5 million, a 20.3% increase over 1990; it is estimated to have reached 3.8 million by 2008. Oregon's largest for-profit private employer is Intel, located in the Silicon Forest area on Portland's west side. The state has 199 public school districts, with Portland Public Schools as the largest. There are 17 community colleges, and seven publicly financed colleges in the Oregon University System. Oregon State University in Corvallis and the University of Oregon in Eugene are the two flagship universities of the state, while Portland State University has the largest enrollment.
- Name:
- Oregon
- Also Known As:
- Beaver State
- Capital:
- Salem
- Motto:
- Alis volat propriis (Latin)
- Largest City:
- Portland
- Governor:
- Ted Kulongoski (D)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- None
- Total Area:
- 255,026
- Area of Land:
- 248,849
- Area of Inland Water:
- 6,177
- Latitude:
- 42° N to 46° 18′ N
- Longitude:
- 116° 28′ W to 124° 38′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Pacific Ocean
- Elevation highest point:
- 3,425
- Highest Point:
- Mount Hood
- Borders:
- California, Idaho, Nevada
- Admittance Date:
- February 14, 1859
- Time Zone:
- Mountain: UTC-7/-6
- Demonym:
- Oregonian
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