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Update on the Release of the FBI`s JFK Assassination Files

All remaining records will be released on a rolling basis in the coming weeks.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The FBI has authorized for release all previously withheld materials in its JFK assassination files.

Currently, the limited redactions relate to individuals who provided information during the course of the investigation, and whose lives may be at risk if they are publicly identified.

National Archives Releases JFK Assassination Records

President Orders Release of All Remaining Section 5 Records and More Precise Review for Remaining Redactions within Six Months

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The National Archives released 2,891 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy that are subject to the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (JFK Act).

Based on requests from executive offices and agencies the President has allowed the temporary withholding of certain information that would harm national security, law enforcement, or foreign affairs.

Distracted Americans Unaware of Moves by Congress

Just look what the Republican-controlled Congress is doing.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - While Americans are busy analyzing the Republican tax reform for the rich, protecting health care, demanding hurricane and fire relief, and the constant Trump tweets, these are the bills submitted by our Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Be afraid, be very afraid.

The West Coast Still has the Most Expensive Gas in the Nation

Gas Prices Continue to Recover from Hurricanes

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Prices at the pump continue to edge lower as production ramps up after a severe hurricane season. For the week, the national average for regular unleaded slips a penny to $2.46 a gallon while the Oregon average also dips a penny to $2.75.

“Although retail gas prices have been ticking down, they’re still above last year’s prices and will likely remain more expensive than 2016 as we approach the holiday travel season...”

Friends of the Children Announces Expansion in Five Cities

Evidence-based mentoring model to be featured in public television documentary “Visionaries”

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Friends of the Children announced today it will award $2.4 million to open chapters in four new cities, and expand in one existing site.

Friends of the Children’s evidence-based model works: 93 percent of youth avoid involvement in the juvenile justice system, 83 percent graduate from high school, and 98 percent avoid early parenting.

Gov. Christie`s Opioid Commission and the Nation`s Biggest Nightmare - J. David Haddox, MD, DDS

This should scare anyone involved in the prescription opioid/heroin epidemic.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - J. David Haddox, MD, DDS is the "gate keeper" at Purdue Pharma and successfully downplayed the dangers of OxyContin in the late 1990's.

Haddox "coined" a word "pseudo-addiction" without scientific data. The definition of Haddox's word "pseudo-addiction" is A drug-seeking behavior that simulates true addiction, which occurs in patients with pain who are receiving inadequate pain medication.

US Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah and Congressman Tom Marino Exposed

Hatch has sealed the report and it has never been made public.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - This is the email I sent to every Attorney General today and people in high places:

It has not been a coincidence that in the past couple of years my articles for Salem-News.com and Global News Centre.com have focused on US Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah and Congressman Tom Marino of Pennsylvania. They are now exposed for their contribution to the Tsunami of prescription opioid addictions and deaths ravaging our country.

Schrader Slams Trump Announcement to End Cost Lowering Health Care Payments as Pure Spite

There is no practical or necessary reason...other than to deliberately and actively take away health care.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05) issued the following statement in response to the President’s announcement to stop cost sharing reduction (CSR) payments for the individual health insurance exchange. It’s estimated that ending CSR payments will hike exchange-plan premiums an average of 20 percent.

"...But his actions today, which do nothing but purposely strip people of health care, speak so much louder than hollow words. It is time for Congress to reassert itself and legislate a bipartisan solution for millions of Americans."

Protesters Line up to Greet Betsy DeVos at McMinnville High School

The most controversial education secretary in recent history visits rural Oregon high school.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - A crowd of over one hundred people gathered on the streets next to McMinnville High School today, to give Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos a hearty Oregon reception. There were protesters and supporters, though her supporters were outnumbered by the score.

Well known as a billionaire philanthropist, DeVos’ “out of touch” policies directly threaten federal funding for public schools, according to teachers we spoke with.

Betsy Devos Expected at McMinnville High School

Hundreds expected to protest her appearance.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Today, it will be McMinnville's turn to show Betsy DeVos what we think of her proposals regarding our Public Education System.

She will be visiting MHS at around 1pm on Wednesday. We will gather on the sidewalks by the school - meet on the West Side of Evans St, along the chainlink fence near the new soccer field.