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Archive Home > 2002 > September > 10 > It's do-or-die time for state Legislature

It's do-or-die time for state Legislature

Package that's taking shape would call for a two-year tax boost

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
September 10, 2002

SALEM - With time running out to put a tax measure on the November ballot and with layoff notices being prepared for state workers, lawmakers opened their first hearings Monday on a package that would close Oregon's ballooning budget shortfall.

The proposed combination of program cuts, debt....

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