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And not printing that brochure would save how many $$$millions?  That printing provided a few hours of work for a few people.  The goal is to encourage sustainable transportation. 

Although, if you want to get picky about pennies per sheet of paper, I suppose your family not going out for dinner this year and donating amount that to your child's Portland public school would make a big difference in that school's budget also. 

Priorities, budgets, allocating money for this and that, all choices that keep the economy moving...

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Every time reform is attempted in any way, the voters of this state are so divided they don't agree on one best way.  Education in this state has suffered cuts more and more and more over the past 20 years...my kids have received unbelievably different education programs between then and now.  Children and public education are suffering in this state, and adults should be held accountable.  The problem is that the adults won't stop fighting and agree on any viable solution. 

The only way I see is to brainstorm reform, yet again, then place the 3 best ideas on the ballot.  The one with the most votes WINS!

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My question was whether or not the speaker himself has no income?  Or is it only the corporation that shows no income?  Has he joined the ranks of the unemployed middle class who are without any income?

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Is the speaker without income because his corp has no income?  Or is there "no income" because of the write-offs and loopholes?  I think corporations affected by the business tax have had a free ride on the backs of the middle class for long enough!  I'm proud of Oregon for surviving this fight!!!

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