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Former Oregon Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse has died


Former Oregon Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse has died
OregonLive.com
3 mins ago
Betsy Hammond, oregonlive.com
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The interior of the Elizabeth Furse s house in Helvatia is a reflection of her interests, the creative talent of her family and her own artistic projects. The photo was taken in 2014, when she ran for a seat on the Washington County Commission.
Elizabeth Furse, who represented northwest Oregon in Congress for three terms in the 1990s, died peacefully at home Sunday at age 84 from complications related to a fall, her former husband said Monday.
A lifelong activist, Furse championed the rights of Native Americans and helped five Oregon tribes to regain federal recognition. She also worked to advance the rights of women, children and farm workers, and she advocated for peace and nuclear disarmament and environmental regulation and land use rules. ....

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Bill to allow homeless people broad use of public spaces in Oregon dies in committee


Bill to allow homeless people broad use of public spaces in Oregon dies in committee
OregonLive.com
1 hr ago
Nicole Hayden, oregonlive.com
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The need for greater funding to serve those who are homeless is undisputed and voters desire to help is clear. Unfortunately, the ballot measure in front of voters offers no commitments about how many people will be helped or how it will be spent, the editorial board writes.
A bill that would have prohibited Oregon cities from forcing people experiencing homelessness to stop sitting, sleeping or standing almost anywhere on public property died in committee Tuesday. ....

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