Oregon Republican Party Event in Tigard Tonight

From Oregon Republican:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shawn Cleave
Thursday, April 05, 2007 Office: 503-587-9233 ext. 227
Cell: 503-559-0785

Media Advisory

Karl Rove Hosted by Washington County Republican Party

Reception Open to Credentialed Media


When: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:30pm

Where:

Embassy Suites
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, Oregon

Requirements: Media Must RSVP by Thursday, April 12 by 5pm
RSVPs can be made by calling Shawn Cleave at the number provided

Date of Requirements: RSVPed media must check in by 5:30 with Shawn Cleave at the Embassy Suites lobby prior to entering the reception

Oregon News: House GOP balks at fixes reported for Measure 37

'Solution' was announced prematurely, they say

PETER WONG
Statesman Journal

April 3, 2007

The Oregon Legislature's minority Republicans are unhappy with discussions about how to fix the flaws in Oregon's property-compensation law, which voters approved as Measure 37 in 2004.

House Republicans who have been involved say the Democratic co-chairmen of a joint committee spoke too soon when they conducted a news conference last week about a potential solution.

Measure 37 requires government either to pay landowners or waive regulations and allow development when those regulations result in reduced property values. More than 7,000 claims have been filed; many are awaiting resolution by a 180-day deadline that is approaching in the next few weeks.

Rep. Bill Garrard, R-Klamath Falls, said he is interested in achieving two things in a bill. One is a right of landowners to transfer their development rights to others. The other is to reduce the growing backlog of court cases.>>

Washington News: State Legislature passes domestic partnership measure

By Rachel La Corte

The Associated Press

OLYMPIA — The Washington state House has passed a bill that would create domestic partnerships for same-sex couples, and the measure now heads to Gov. Chris Gregoire, who is expected to sign it into law.

The bill, which passed the Senate last month, passed the House today on a 63-35 vote.

Supporters said the measure was needed to "provide some relief, some remedy, some humanity" to couples in need.

"I wish we were here to talk about marriage," said Rep. Joe McDermott, D-Seattle and one of five openly gay lawmakers in the Legislature. "Unfortunately we are not. Married couples receive over 400 rights, responsibilities and privileges, but same-sex couples are prohibited from doing this." >>

Immigration Debate: OFIR Rally & Banquet Event

From OFIR:

Oregon senator a top target of Democrats in 2008

By BRAD CAIN

The Associated Press

SALEM, Ore. -- National Democrats have made it plain that one of their top targets in the 2008 Senate election will be Oregon Republican Sen. Gordon Smith, who has been reaching out more to moderate voters of late.

But Smith could also face potential trouble within his own party at home.

There are rumors that Smith might draw a primary challenge from the party's right wing. A national group that promotes fiscal conservatism is making noises about possibly bankrolling such an effort.>>

Oregonians For Immigration Reform Announcment

From OFIR:

OFIR-VP-Rick Hickey will be speaking before the Lane County Republicans on Tues. April 10th in Newport @ Noon @ the Shilo Inn. Free admission and lunch will be available for a small fee if you wish.


If you are aware of any organization that wishes to have either Jim Ludwick or Rick Hickey as a speaker please let us know. They have spoken on behalf of OFIR at Democrat and Republican organizations, service clubs, (Kiwanis, Elks, Rotary, etc.), high schools, universities and numerous public forums.