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	Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oregon is also one of four major world hazelnut growing regions, and produces 95% of the domestic hazelnuts in the United States.
		Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Rockies and later, the first capital of the Oregon Territory, from 1848 to 1852, when the territory capital was moved to Salem, Oregon.
		Oregon claims the D River is the shortest river in the world, while the American state of Montana makes the same claim of the Roe River.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oregon (3423 words)

	Governors Of Oregon - Photographs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		he was elected to the Oregon Legislature in 1880; reelected in 1888, I890 and 1892, and Speaker of the House in the 1891 session: nominated as a Republican Presidential Elector in 1896.
		Oregon volunteers were among the first United States soldiers to see action in the Philippines in 1899, and Governor Geer went to San Francisco to greet them upon their return late in that year.
		With the support of Governor Geer and other prominent leaders of different political persuasions, the amendment was approved in 1902, and Oregon became one of the first states to enact these reforms.
	www.osl.state.or.us /home/lib/governors/ttg.htm (500 words)

	Governor Ted Kulongoski
		The governor is elected to a four-year term and is limited to two terms in office.
		The governor directs state government’s coordination with local and federal governments and is commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces.
		The governor appoints judges to fill vacancies in judicial office, has extradition authority and may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons of criminal sentences.
	www.sos.state.or.us /bbook/state/executive/Office_Governor/govbio.htm (434 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Oregon
		Oregon is bounded on the north by the State of Washington, on the east by Idaho, on the south by Nevada and California, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
		Oregon coals are lignitic, the largest bed uncovered being in the vicinity of Coos Bay.
		Oregon is bounded on three sides by navigable water: the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Columbia River on the north, and the Snake River on the east.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/11288a.htm (5534 words)

	Governor
		Oregon is the first and only state in the nation to fund a public, unbiased research process that compares available prescription drugs and provides consumers and physicians with reliable information about effectiveness and safety.
		AARP shares the concern of many that Oregon is not adequately prepared to provide the home- and community-based services needed to maximize dignity and personal choice for Oregonians as they age.
		As Governor, I will look very carefully at the findings of the task force and will, with my staff, meet with task force members to discuss its findings and the impact on the state.
	www.aarp.org /vg2002/or/or_governor.html (970 words)

	.: Corvallis Gazette-Times :. Archives
		Kulongoski is among a handful of governors who have made it a priority to attend as many memorial services as they can, even as President Bush has faced some criticism for not attending any soldier's funeral since hostilities began in 2003.
		Oregon soldiers serving in Iraq have been one of Kulongoski's biggest concerns since the start of the war.
		Oregon soldiers see the governor as one of their own, said Col. Mike Caldwell, deputy director of state affairs for the Oregon National Guard.
	www.gazettetimes.com /articles/2004/05/24/news/oregon/monore01.txt (803 words)

	Governor Executive Correspondence on Public Lands, 1871
		SIR: The letter of the Governor of Oregon, of 9th ultimo, in reference to swamp lands in that State, referred by you to this office for report, has been received.
		As preliminary to a statement of the facts in regard to the claim of the State of Oregon for swamp lands, a brief statement of the practice of the Department, under the swamp grant, may aid in a better understanding of the case.
		On the 21st May, 1860, this office addressed a letter to the Governor of Oregon (copy inclosed marked "B,") in which the privilege of accepting either manner of selecting lands was offered; also, enclosing copy of the Act of September 28, 1850, and that of March 12, 1860.
	www.sos.state.or.us /archives/governors/grover/execcorr.html (2759 words)

	Battleship Oregon
		OREGON took part in the destruction of the Spanish Fleet at Santiago, Cuba, and is credited for actions against the Spanish vessels INFANTA MARIA TERESA, VISCAYA, ALMIRANTE OQUENDO, PLUTON, and FUROR in that engagement.
		OREGON was the only vessel in the American Squadron that was able to obtain and exceed her rated speed, as a result of a combination of factors, reflecting Clark's preparedness.
		It was the guns of the OREGON, which bracketed the CRISTOBAL COLON, that caused the COLON's commander to decide to beach the vessel, ending the battle.
	www.spanamwar.com /oregon.htm (1274 words)

	Oregon's Governor announces new step to curb global warming
		The Governor issued his intent to veto a line in the DEQ budget last week that would prevent the department from developing those rules.
		The Governor also announced the formation of a Vehicle Emissions Workgroup to help identify and address issues related to the rule.
		The Governor also announced the formation of a workgroup charged with developing strategies to reduce carbon emissions in the electric utility sector, also a recommendation of the Governor’s Advisory Group on Global Warming.
	www.caprep.com /0805057.htm (451 words)

	Oregon Solutions >> Community-Based Collaboration for Sustainability
		The mission of Oregon Solutions is to develop sustainable solutions to community-based problems that support economic, environmental, and community objectives and are built through the collaborative efforts of businesses, government, and non-profit organizations.
		Oregon Solutions provides the mechanism and the place for this type of problem-solving to occur.
		Governor Kulongoski recently signed SB 152 to fund a new Passenger Terminal at the North Bend Airport.
	www.orsolutions.org (219 words)

	Governor Neil Goldschmidt Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Neil Goldschmidt served as governor of the State of Oregon from January 12, 1987 to January 14,1991.
		Born in Eugene, Oregon on June 16, 1940, Neil Goldschmidt is the son of Lester H. Goldschmidt and Annette Levin Goldschmidt.
		He acknowledged that he was worried that his sexual abuse of a minor, a felony in Oregon, would be uncovered, and that this was "certainly a factor" in his decision not to run for a second term as governor.
	www.ohs.org /education/focus_on_oregon_history/GHO-Governor-Goldschmidt.cfm (585 words)

	mccallseries.html
		Thomas Lawson McCall, Governor of Oregon from 1967-1975, was Oregon's thirtieth governor.
		In 1966 he decided to run for governor, and found he was opposed by his own party.
		In February of 1978 McCall announced he would once again run for governor, however his campaign suffered from a lack of both funding and focus, and he was defeated by Victor Atiyeh in the Republican primary.
	arcweb.sos.state.or.us /governors/McCall/mccallbiography.htm (935 words)

	Bend.com - Governor's response: Oregon can take in 1000 hurricane victims Governor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Under the Governor’s direction, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) immediately began coordinating with state and local private and public entities on developing a plan for how to provide food, shelter and medical care for the citizens of Gulf Coast states when they arrive.
		The Governor was also briefed on the progress of the mobilization of the Oregon National Guard 41st Brigade and the deployment of the 1186th Military Police Company to Louisiana.
		The Governor is prepared that Oregon may be called upon to provide further assistance as needs develop in the Gulf Coast region.
	www.centraloregon.com /news/ar_view.php?ar_id=23093 (350 words)

	Oregon State Police Governor Kitzhaber's Remarks
		It gives me great pride to address the 70th anniversary celebration of the Oregon State Police, a state agency to which I – both as governor and private citizen – owe a great debt of gratitude.
		The Oregon State Police has made successful efforts to expand beyond strict law enforcement, to take on a role that protects Oregonians and our resources in a wide variety of ways.
		Throughout all of the time I have spent with members of the Oregon state police, every individual that I have met – from superintendent to rookie trooper has shown pride, loyalty and dedication not only for this department, but also for the countless Oregonians they serve.
	www.oregon.gov /OSP/kitzhaber_remarks.shtml (434 words)

	1000 Friends of Oregon: The McCall Gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Oregon is an inspiration even to those who do not choose to come here to live.
		Oregon's story is an inspiration to all Americans who believe they should be able to influence their government and their law making process.
		The interests of Oregon for today and in the future must be protected from the grasping wastrels of the land.
	www.friends.org /resources/mccall.html (624 words)

	Governors Of Oregon - Photographs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Governor Joe Lane's successor, Gen. John P. Gaines, spent a most tragic three years as Governor of Oregon Territory Born in Kentucky in 1795.
		Governor Gaines favored keeping the seat of the government at Oregon City.
		Personalities were bitter, and on one occasion these resulted in a physical assault by the Governor on Asahel Bush, strongly partisan editor of the Oregon Statesman and outspoken critic.
	www.osl.state.or.us /home/lib/governors/jpg.htm (310 words)

	Oregon Arts Commission Seeks Nominations for Governor's Arts Awards : Oregon Arts Commission
		The Oregon Arts Commission is seeking nominations of individuals or organizations to receive Oregon’s 2003 Governor’s Arts Awards.
		So I look forward to recognizing Oregon artists -- and people who are strengthening Oregon communities through their support for the arts -- by continuing the Governor's Arts Awards this year," said Governor Ted Kulongoski, advising the Arts Commission.
		Recipients are selected on the basis of their dedication to the advancement of the arts in Oregon, the length of their commitment to the statewide arts community, the highest level of artistic contribution, and the extent of their reputation in the county, state and nation.
	oregonartscommission.org /public_news?r=143&acc=0 (317 words)

	Oregon Governor considers NEA's pitch to mount court challenge of NCLB
		Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski is weighing a pitch by the National Education Association (NEA) to mount a court challenge to block parts of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
		Governor Kulongoski has criticized NCLB as “a hoax” but has not announced a timetable for deciding whether the state will sue.
		In Oregon, more than 800 students transferred this fall when their schools were labeled “failing,” and next fall more than 100 schools will have to meet and pay for transfer requirements unless student achievement improves this year.
	www.nsba.org /site/doc_cosa.asp?TRACKID=&CID=1046&DID=32582 (513 words)

	The First Governors of Oregon
		As Governor, he used his position on the Oregon Spectator's Board of Directors to squelch the Democratic editors by demanding that the paper not become involved in political debates.
		The former editor of the Oregon Spectator, Curry had resigned rather than accept Abernethy's demand that politics be kept out of the paper.
		The state Constitution was adopted and "Honest John" Whiteaker was elected Governor of the State of Oregon in June 1858.
	www.endoftheoregontrail.org /road2oregon/sa32firstmen.html (772 words)

	Oregon
		Oregon State University - Oregon State University, at Corvallis; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered...
		Oregon, state, United States - Oregon, state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
		Oregon's Senate Bill 61: balancing protection and privatization of cultural resources.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108262.html (466 words)

	Oregon Governor's Ceremonial Office (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Governor's Ceremonial Office is dressed for the holidays with Nutcracker statues in year 2002.
		This office is where the Governor makes announcements to the press and meets with Oregonians & distinguished guests.
		The Oregon State Capitol is Salem's #1 visitor attraction.
	www.oregonlink.com /postcards/governorsoffice.html (51 words)

	Governor Declares October 12 - 18 as "Oregon Harvest Week" : ArriveNet Press Releases : Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Governor will make remarks and present the "Harvest of Hope" Awards at the Harvest of Hope hunger breakfast on Monday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m.
		The Governor will also deliver the keynote speech at the "Oregon Harvest Dinner," to be held at the Food Bank in Portland on Saturday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m.
		In addition to the Governor's events, Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger will kick off its annual fund-raising campaign during the week and NW Natural will sponsor events at regional coordinating agencies throughout the state.
	press.arrivenet.com /government/article.php/111320.html (483 words)

	.: Albany Democrat-Herald :. Archives
		His stated goal with the campaign is to revamp Oregon's image as a place where quality reigns - in its products, its people and its government - and at the same time raise the value of Oregon goods.
		Wieden+Kennedy, the Portland-based advertising firm hired to design the Brand Oregon strategy, has developed a number of icons that will be used in the campaign.
		Some environmental groups make a clear distinction between salmon raised in hatcheries and true native runs of salmon, whereas Brand Oregon considers hatchery fish to be wild because they migrate freely to the sea, rather than being raised in confinement.
	www.dhonline.com /articles/2004/02/29/news/oregon/state02.txt (430 words)

	Governor Ted Kulongoski Governor Visits Northern Oregon Counties
		The governor also toured the new senior center in Rainier, where he walked on the beach with the city administrator and read to a group of elementary school students.
		The governor walks with city administrator Chad Olsen on the grounds of the Rainier Senior Center.
		The governor examines a roll of paper towels fresh off the machines during a tour of Georgia Pacific´s Wauna Mill.
	www.boli.state.or.us /Gov/feature_clatsop.shtml (189 words)

	George Earle Chamberlain, United States Senator
		Chamberlain served in the Oregon House of Representatives, 1880-84; was District Attorney for the Third Judicial District in Oregon, 1884-86, and acted as chairman of the Linn County Democratic Central Committee in 1890.
		Oregon Journal praised Governor Chamberlain's administration as probably the "cleanest" that Oregon had ever had.
		As governor of a state in which Republicans outnumbered Democrats by a three to one margin, Chamberlain maintained a non-partisan stance.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /gechamb.htm (477 words)

	Betty Freauf -- Most Powerful Governor in Oregon History Becomes a Castaway
		Rumors ran rampant through Oregon's Capitol while Goldschmidt was governor that he was a womanizer and obviously the very serious statutory rape never surfaced.
		It was also during Goldschmidt's term as governor that one of Oregon's most heinous crimes against a government official took place.
		Oregon's prison chief, Michael Francke, was stabbed to death one night in the parking lot of his office.
	www.newswithviews.com /Betty/Freauf54.htm (1414 words)

	Governor of Oregon, bailing on envirals? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Oregon's best crop is timber, and timber is in high demand in the states and the Asian countries.
		With the communist mayor, her even worse city council and the terrible governor, your area is in for a eco terrorism pounding.
		Oregon is setting on billions of $'s of trees that were burnt last year, this year and ones that should be harvested.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/news/720672/posts (3994 words)

	HSLDA \| Oregon Governor Vetoes Homeschool Bill
		On June 16, 2003, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski vetoed legislation that would have removed unnecessary state oversight of homeschools.
		Senate Bill 761 had passed both the Oregon Senate and House of Representatives by healthy margins, but there were not enough votes in the House to attempt an override of the Governor's veto.
		Oregon first enacted a homeschool law in 1985, approximately 18 years ago.
	www.hslda.org /hs/state/or/200206190.asp (359 words)

	Learn more about Timeline of the Enron scandal in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		February 19, 2003 A grassroots movement in Portland, Oregon submits enough signatures to qualify a measure for an election to decide whether to begin the process of converting Enron subsidiary Portland General Electric (PGE) into a PUD.
		November 5, 2003 Voters in the Portland, Oregon metro area defeat a measure that would begin the process of converting Enron subsidiary PGE into a PUD, after both local utility companies, Portland General Electric and PacifiCorp, spend $1.9 million dollars on advertisements to defeat the measure.
		November 18, 2003 Enron announced that it was selling its subsidiary PGE to a group of investors headed by former Oregon governor Neil Goldschmidt and funded by Texas Pacific Group for $2.35 billion.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /t/ti/timeline_of_the_enron_scandal.html (1757 words)

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