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Can Oregonians quit kicking themselves?
We like tax surpluses where we can see 'em: In the mailbox
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Stalking the elusive state-tax dollar
It's virtually impossible to rescue our budget without raising taxes. But will straightforward math and common sense carry the day?
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The Bush court sets back environmental litigation
While Obama is undoing some Bush rules on endangered species, the Supreme Court renders a verdict that could be a serious blow to future environmental lawsuits.
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What is it about mileage taxes Obama doesn't understand?
The vehicle mileage tax, taxing vehicles by miles traveled, is gaining speed in Congress, but Team Obama is in the slow lane.
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Okay Obama. You wanna debate taxes?
President Obama has sparked a burst of candor. But the debate has not really begun, and Obama's tax-the-rich approach won't fund all his new spending.