On this day, August 22, 2002, President George W. Bush proposed to end the government's "hands-off" policy in national forests and ease logging restrictions in fire-prone areas.
Also on this day, August 22, 2014, the State of Oregon filed a $200 million suit against Oracle Corp. and several executives over the company's role in creating the troubled website for the state's online health insurance exchange.
Also on this day, August 22, 2020, demonstrators faced off in Portland with the two sides -- one aligned with a "Back the Blue" rally and the other a Black Lives Matter counter-demonstration -- reportedly largely ignoring police warnings. Ultimately, Department of Homeland Security officers deemed the gatherings unlawful and moved through the plaza, forcing the crowd to disperse.
“We mourn the tragic loss of hundreds of innocent civilian lives”
In recognition of the thousands wounded and held hostage, and more
than 1,100 innocent lives lost to Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, Oregon House Republican
Leader Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) is asking Oregon Governor Kotek to immediately order all
flags to fly at half-staff.
“We cannot ignore the atrocities that have been committed against the Israeli people and
the Jewish community at large," stated Helfrich. "Blood thirsty Hamas terrorists have murdered more than
1,100 innocent men, women, and children, and held hostage hundreds of others –
including Americans. All statements dismissing these atrocities are disgraceful.
“As a military veteran who has served overseas, it is clear that this war has worldwide
impacts. Now is the time to recognize the evil in front of us and denounce Hamas, a
terrorist organization whose intention is to eradicate the State of Israel and Jewish people
around the world."
“There must be no doubt that the State of Oregon stands firm with Israel and Oregon’s
Jewish communities in their time of need."
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Senate Democratic Leader Kate Lieber and Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp
released the following joint statement:
“We unequivocally stand with our ally Israel and affirm their right to defend themselves from the
brutal terrorist acts perpetrated by Iranian-backed Hamas. We mourn the tragic loss of
hundreds of innocent civilian lives."
“This violence and chaos must end. The terrorists responsible for the heinous attack must face
severe consequences, and we call on Hamas to release all hostages immediately.”
--Ben Fisher| Post Date: 2023-10-10 14:37:50 | Last Update: 2023-10-10 16:45:08 |
