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U.S. Gasoline Demand Plunges to 52-year Low

The Oregon average is 75 cents less than a year ago.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Gasoline demand in the U.S. is plummeting to levels not seen since the spring of 1968.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, every region in the country is seeing gasoline and crude oil inventories increasing which is driving down pump prices even more.

Brain Trauma Takes Longer to Recover than Doctors Initially Believed

1.5 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury every year

(SALEM, Ore.) - Studies into traumatic brain injuries have revealed that it takes longer than initially thought to fully recover from them.

If the results of these studies are confirmed through cross-peer review, it would force the medical industry to revise its guidelines regarding treatments.

Don`t Privatize the United States Post Office!

If the US Post Office is privatized, rural communities would suffer the most.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - The U.S. Postal Service is the most popular government agency in the country, with a favorability rating of nearly 90 percent. But now, President Trump is bent on destroying it.

This week, a task force led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House budget director Mick Mulvaney, is expected to endorse the privatization of the US Postal Service.

Oregon Reports One New COVID-19 Death

STAY HOME. STAY HEALTHY. SAVE LIVES.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 53, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.

Oregon Health Authority also reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the state total to 1,584.

Bernie, are you in or out of the race?

The Covid-19 pandemic has already made your "Medicare for all” more appealing.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Reading the handwriting on the wall, you suspended your campaign, acknowledging that “the path toward victory is virtually impossible.”

Yet, you will stay on the ballot to collect delegates for the convention, "where we will be able to exert significant influence over the party platform.” That sounds like one foot in and one foot out of the race.

Tips for Writing an Entrance Essay for Nursing School

Give yourself time to write the essay... write it and let it “brew”.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The first step you need to take before starting to write an entrance essay is doing some research. To reduce the tension, pretend that you are going on a date. This will make the process more fun and easier for you.

So why is it so important to do this research?

Benefits of PMP Certification

Project Management Professional certification for will get you ahead in a myriad of industries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Many people are considering their options concerning their job future right now. Some will find that using the skills they’ve attained and adding to them is the best way to stay vital in the ever-narrowing job market.

The Project Management Institute offers a valuable PMP Course and certification which is now a manufacturing standard.

Will the Rally `Round the Flag Syndrome Affect the Presidential Election?

Trump received intelligence reports in January of the dangers of a likely COVID-19 pandemic -but he called such news a hoax, fake news, and a Democrat conspiracy.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The rally 'round the flag effect (or syndrome) is a concept used in political science and international relations to explain increased short-run popular support of the President of the United States during periods of international crisis or war.

Trump gets lots of media attention by holding daily rosy briefings containing misinformation and downright lies...

What To Know About Mortgage Payments and Rent Payments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Homeowners should get the ball rolling as soon as possible. Do not delay.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Understanding your mortgage payments or rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic is important. You may have lost your job, or you have chosen to stay home from work to protect yourself and your family from the coronavirus.

This could be putting financial strain on your life.

School Closings Create Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation

The FBI wants to warn parents of the very real dangers of online sexual exploitation.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk.

Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.