Oregon News: 3/15/05

Republicans call Governor to end salmon lawsuit
Democrats, Republicans offer alternatives to rival malpractice initiatives
Bill would curb 'sweetheart' deals
Sen. Smith would block Medicaid cuts
Republicans urge Kulongoski to drop lawsuit about Oregon dams
GOP pipeline to top office trickles
Mult. County faces four Measure 37 claims
Measure 37 claims will test Linn on land law
Portland squirms toward Measure 37
Willamette affirmative-action debate reinforces strong beliefs
Activists again try to slow logging of fire-killed timber
Order limits logging site access
Unemployment rate edges up despite strong job gains
Beaverton drafts plan for packed schools
Board votes to close 2 schools
Man leaves $4 million to group for Columbia Gorge conservation
LTD, union prepare to get on road again