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Was Massachusetts AG Healey Blind-sided by Grief Predators?

"Grief Predators" profit in bankruptcy against Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - A committee of unsecured creditors is calling for all money to be put into a fund for having all their lawsuits resolved.

The committee would support pausing litigation against members of the Sackler family (who own Purdue) in exchange for a $200 million fund from the company to help fight the opioid crisis. Why only $200 million from a company worth in the ballpark of $34 billion?

Political Campaign Finance Law After Citizens United

The Citizens United decision means that corporations are natural persons within the meaning of Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution and, therefore, have First Amendment rights.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - According to campaign finance watchdog Open Secrets, the final cost for the 2016 election was $6.5 billion for the presidential and congressional elections combined.

The cost of the presidential race, including campaign committee and outside spending, was $2.4 billion. Congressional races totaling more than $4 billion.

Keurig: Once-for-All-Time

This is good news for anyone who enjoys latte, cappuccino, and espresso coffee varieties.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Manufacturers are striving to improve the work of coffee machines in every way possible. Keurig Dr. Pepper has launched a new line of coffee makers under the name K-Duo, referring to its dual-function ability to brew a single cup, as well as a carafe of drip coffee.

It is one of the latest brewer innovations from Keurig.

Merkley Slams Trump`s Capitulation to Big Tobacco

"The FDA is ready to act— but President Trump has apparently ordered them to stand down" -Senator Jeff Merkley

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), today released the following statement regarding reports that President Trump blocked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from issuing a proposed ban on all flavored e-cigarettes.

The proposed ban was designed to protect children from vaping, as data from 2019 shows surging e-cigarette usage among middle and high school students.

Oregon`s Unemployment Rate Has Stayed Near 4 Percent for Three Years

However, prior to 2017, employment in Oregon grew much faster.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in September and October. The rate has been between 4.0 percent and 4.4 percent for an unprecedented 36 consecutive months dating back to November 2016. The U.S. unemployment rate ticked up from 3.5 percent in September to 3.6 percent in October.

Other measures of Oregon’s labor force also indicated a tight labor market in recent months.

Public Debt and Deficits be Damned

Cutting social safety nets will only widen the gap.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The public debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the first time in history, rising more than 100% in less than a decade and more than a trillion dollars this year alone.

The Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019) budget created a $1.09 trillion deficit. A budget deficit can cause concern when the economy is doing well.

142nd Fighter Wing to Conduct Veterans Day Flyovers

All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The 142nd Fighter Wing based at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout the state on Monday, Nov 11, 2019.

The F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at, or around, the designated times.

How to Raise Your Credit Score

The largest single factor in your credit score is on-time bill payment.

(SALEM, Ore.) - How can consumers boost their credit scores? If you want to increase the three-digit number that shows up on your Experian, Equifax or TransUnion report, there are a few things you can do that will almost certainly deliver favorable results within a mere six month period.

Here's a quick look at realistic steps people take to improve their scores.

Hoover Criminal Gang Member Lorenzo Jones Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy

Jones, Rhodes and Hernandez will be tried together and each face a maximum sentence of death or life in prison.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, announced today that 46-year old Lorenzo Laron Joneshas been indicted for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that caused the shooting deaths of two Portland men.

He is also accused of attempting to murder six other people, possessing stolen firearms, and distributing cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.

Translation for Small Businesses: 4 Key Languages

Make sure your firm gets the best chance to get ahead in the world.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Do you want to expand your small business? Get online translation for these 4, widely-used languages, and access a large global market as you upscale.

Translation for small businesses means opening the door to many more opportunities. For instance, Mandarin is spoken by 971 million people, it's the most spoken language in the world.