From Oregon Capitol News:

SALEM- Republican legislators gathered Thursday morning to tell reporters of their frustrations with what they called the “status quo” education lobby.

Targeting the big four education lobbying groups representing teachers, administrators, school districts, and classified employees like bus drivers and janitors, the politicians said the associations were “disconnected” from their membership in the state.

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Friday February 18, 2011

The Future Starts with Serious Economic Reforms Today

Tigard, Ore. – At a news conference, Oregon Republican Party Chairman Allen Alley thanked President Obama for his visit today. The following is the text of his statement:

It is always an honor to have the President of the United States in Oregon. The President’s visit to Intel and his comments on science, technology and mathematics education are an excellent focus for the future, and Oregonians are proud of Intel’s unique and important contributions.

As a successful high-tech entrepreneur and businessman, I understand first-hand the value of a rigorous education and the economic benefits of private sector enterprise and innovation. These are indeed keys to career success and to a brighter economic future. But the real concern for most Oregonians is the president’s commitment to real economic reform, and the pace of that reform.

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Saturday February 12th, 2011 

Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States
Celebrating 202 years since his birth

February 12th, 1809 – April 15th 1865

Today marks the birthday of our greatest president, the first Republican, Abraham Lincoln. Americans celebrate the occasion of Lincoln's birthday with song, speech, pageant, and ceremony. Many County Republican Central Committees across Oregon honor this occasion by hosting their annual Lincoln Day Dinner this weekend, and in the coming weeks (click here for details).

In celebrating Lincoln and his legacy of freedom, democracy and equality of opportunity, we celebrate the true meaning of America. Few leaders in history have captured the hearts and minds of so many people in so many nations as Abraham Lincoln. The extension of Lincoln's view of the "American idea" was that the principles enunciated in America's Declaration of Independence are universal, and that freedom is not just for some people, but for all people, and not just for one time, but for all time, as Jack Kemp wrote during the celebration of Lincoln's Bicentennial in 2009.

"These ideals were the driving force behind Lincoln's life and his political career. The Declaration of Independence was so central to his politics, and so close to his heart, that in the bleak winter of 1861, on his journey from Springfield to the inauguration in Washington, he felt he had to stop at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Lincoln knew that the American experiment in democracy and freedom was in grave peril, as was his own life," wrote Kemp. And in the very building where the declaration was signed, Lincoln spoke of that "something in that Declaration giving liberty, not alone to the people of this country, but hope to the world for all future time. It was that which gave promise that in due time the weights should be lifted from the shoulders of all men, and that all should have an equal chance."

202 years after his birth, and 146 years since his untimely death, we give thanks for President Abraham Lincoln's service, his legacy of freedom and unity for our county, and inspiration to the world.

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Sunday February 6th, 2011 

Ronald W. Reagan
40th President of the United States
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth

February 6th, 1911 – June 5th, 2004

The Oregon Republican Party joins citizens across the United States, in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Ronald Reagan today. There is no doubt that America and freedom-loving countries throughout the world are better off because of the achievements made by this Republican President.

President Ronald Reagan's accomplishments re-established the United States as the global leader of democracy and prosperity. His “Peace through Strength” diplomacy ended the Cold War, has led to dozens of new democracies throughout the world, and his economic and domestic policies continue to shape our Party's platform, and created a generation of economic growth and prosperity.

On the Centennial of his birth, we give thanks for President Ronald Reagan’s service to our country and his legacy of freedom, prosperity, and belief in the American people. Thanks to President Reagan, we know that “America’s best days are yet to come!”

"No weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable
as the will and moral courage of free men and women.
It is a weapon our adversaries in today’s world do not have."
    -President Ronald Reagan

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