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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 20 > Field-burning bill advances in Salem

Field-burning bill advances in Salem

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
June 20, 2009

SALEM — A legislative committee has advanced a proposed phaseout of field burning, clearing the way for a full Senate vote on one of the more contentious environmental issues facing lawmakers this year.

Willamette Valley farmers have long burned away grass seed stubble to kill off....

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