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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Brad Cain / The Bulletin
June 26, 2009
SALEM — A bill to phase out most field burning by Willamette Valley grass seed farmers was approved Thursday by the Oregon Senate in one of the most contentious environmental debates of the 2009 session.
The measure passed 16-14 after backers said the smoke causes health problems,....