Understanding the Freedom of Information Act

A FOIA request can be made for any agency record.

(SALEM, Ore.) -Created in response to the infamous MKUltra program conducted by the CIA throughout most of the 1950s and 60s, the Freedom of Information Act has been considered a cornerstone of American democracy for over 50 years.

The law, and similar ones passed by the states, essentially allows any U.S. citizen to file a request for access to unreleased government documents.

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Why It`s a Good Idea to Rent an Office Space

There are many benefits that will make it worth the investment.

(SALEM, Ore.) -Whether you are self-employed or have a business team, there are many benefits to renting an office space. It isn’t just good for the look of your business, but it is also good for your productivity and to keep your company organized.

Consider some of the following benefits to renting office space and see if it is a good decision for your business.

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Oregon Taxes Fall Hardest on Poorest Families

This is one sure way to keep the poor, poor.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -The ITEP report found that Oregon's overall tax structure is regressive, with the lowest-income taxpayers paying 10.1 percent of their income in combined state and local taxes — a higher share than the 8.1 percent paid by Oregon’s richest 1 percent.

Oregon families in the middle 20 percent of taxpayers also pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the richest, at 9.1 percent.

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The Kashoggi Matter

Is the U.S. willing to sacrifice its moral standing for $100 billion?

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) -Jamal Khashoggi is a permanent U.S. resident in self-imposed exile from Saudi Arabia. He is a journalist for The Washington Post who has written critical opinions of Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince, Mohammond bin Salman, and its king, Salman of Saudi Arabia. He has also criticized the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.

Video evidence shows that Kashoggi entered the Saudi consulate but none show him leaving.

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Census Bureau Announces Salem Area Job Openings for 2020 Census

Learn about available jobs at the Census Bureau’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

(SALEM, Ore.) -The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring workers for temporary jobs available in the Salem office and the Portland, Ore., metropolitan area in advance of the 2020 Census for the following positions:

Area census office managers; Office positions; and, Work at home positions.

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