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malthaussen

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7. He couldn't figure out a way for his friends to profit, is my guess. n/t

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Yes! Oregon becomes fourth state to block food stamp cuts and restore all funding (updated) [View all] ProSense Mar 2014 OP

Good for all these states! I hadn't heard about this.. Cha Mar 2014 #1

You know, ProSense Mar 2014 #4

Brilliant. Cha Mar 2014 #6

Thanks ProSense! Coincidentally I just introduced a local proposition on Tuesday night to do this.. cascadiance Mar 2014 #34

Protecting SNAP recipients from cuts is the ONLY thing Corbutt did right meow2u3 Mar 2014 #2

He couldn't figure out a way for his friends to profit, is my guess. n/t malthaussen Mar 2014 #7

Not about his friends... about him rpannier Mar 2014 #42

Good on you, Oregon! Scuba Mar 2014 #3

Good for Oregon sheshe2 Mar 2014 #5

Wish ALL Blue States would do this Pretorius Mar 2014 #8

From what I understand not all states were going to be part of the cuts. I am in MN and we were jwirr Mar 2014 #17

Oregon and some other States used a benefits formula that was more Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #28

I emailed Gov. Dayton suggesting that states not effected find a way to support the other states. jwirr Mar 2014 #30

That's really a kind thought. Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #37

We have a few great states left in the United States. lonestarnot Mar 2014 #9

Good news that never make the "news" Thanks. mountain grammy Mar 2014 #10

K & R Iliyah Mar 2014 #11

Done. I doubt Gov. Teabagger 38% will listen, but if that will help get rid of him in the fall magical thyme Mar 2014 #12

Florida resident? demwing Mar 2014 #16

Maine's LePage is known as Gov. 38%, won courtesy of a split dem vote magical thyme Mar 2014 #20

Why havent VT's food stamps been restored? We have all Dem's in control. Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #13

Get an email off to your gov!! oldandhappy Mar 2014 #19

I signed a petition but it's more effective to send an email- even better - a letter. Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #25

did the written note oldandhappy Mar 2014 #31

oops! Good Job!! oldandhappy Mar 2014 #23

Oregon is a Fine State bkanderson76 Mar 2014 #14

A solid example of why voting for Dems can make a big difference in lives. Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #15

Exactly. I have been poor most of my life and for the poor there has always been a great difference jwirr Mar 2014 #22

You know, Oregon broke midterm turnout records in 2010 and 12 was Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #26

My guess for Oregon is our great 100%-vote-by-mail system! Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #27

Vote by mail is a huge benefit to this State and to democracy. Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #29

Yes, we ned to push ''Vote by mail" Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #32

^ this ^^ this ^^ this ^ defacto7 Mar 2014 #44

In the next election Oregon could become the first state to overturn state ban on gay marriage! cascadiance Mar 2014 #35

Oh my God it makes me so nervous and hopeful. Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #38

Good News! oldandhappy Mar 2014 #18

$58 buys a heck of a lot of stuff, wish they'd get it. toby jo Mar 2014 #21

This is great rtracey Mar 2014 #24

Please sign the petition (at one of the links) to your Governor. n/t ProSense Mar 2014 #33

I think WA should be able to afford it, given the new revenue in pot taxes. pnwmom Mar 2014 #36

If and when they figure it out. Slow in more than one way. Btw. it would be nice if they didn't jtuck004 Mar 2014 #39

A ray of hope lovemydog Mar 2014 #40

And Stuart Varney clutches his pearls nt rpannier Mar 2014 #41

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Mar 2014 #43

So customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #45

My brother is totally physically and mentally disabled. He gets almost $700 a month Dustlawyer Mar 2014 #46