town halls

Abortion, physician-assisted suicide dominate forum

Some are concerned over potential changes to Ashland Community Hospital under Dignity Health
Oct. 1, 2012 -- Physician-assisted suicide and abortion dominated audience questions during forums held Thursday and Friday on a possible partnership between Ashland Community Hospital and Dignity Health. Read More >>

Wyden Town Hall Glossed Over Public Option

One participant at Wyden's town hall in Medford says the Senator largely ignored debate on the public option and focused instead on his own plan
Originally at MailTribune.com
September 6, 2009 -- Toward the end of the meeting I still hadn't heard a thoughtful discussion that provided information about the benefits of the public option. What I heard were endorsements from Sen. Wyden about his own plan. Read More >>

Why the Gang of Six is Deciding Healthcare for 300 Million of Us

Six senators representing 3 percent of the population are running things because the White House wants it that way
Originally at Salon.com
August 23, 2009 -- On Thursday, the so-called Gang of Six – three Republicans and three Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee – met by conference call and, according to Max Baucus, D-Mont., the committee's chair, reaffirmed their commitment "toward a bipartisan healthcare reform bill" (read: less coverage and no public insurance option). Read More >>

Aggression Outside Wu Town Hall Mirrors National Debate

Opponents of healthcare reform backed by Rep. Wu outnumbered supporters in heated exchanges
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August 11, 2009 -- Protesters outside the town hall meeting in McMinnville with Rep. David Wu on Monday were not as aggressive as those in St. Louis or other cities where town halls turned violent.  Read More >>

Protesters More Aggressive as August Recess Starts

Town hall meetings across the country, including those in Oregon, are beginning to heat up
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August 7, 2009 -- In the first week of the August Congressional recess, right-wing conservative groups appear to have mobilized -- if not more people -- louder, more aggressive voices against healthcare reform than progressive groups in favor of a healthcare overhaul. Read More >>
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