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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
March 21, 2009
SALEM — Following sharp criticism that included a tough report from the U.S. Justice Department, Oregon leaders have been planning to add employees, open a modern institution and close the existing Oregon State Hospital.
Then along came the big recession and the state budget hole.
The....