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Students rally for high speed rail
- KMTR (new window)
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2010-03-10 |
| Students are excited for the prospect of high speed rail because of what it means for travel around the region. University of Oregon Junior and OSPIRG volunteer Katie Ericson participated in today's rally. "To think that I can go to Seattle for the day is amazing because it would cost so much less and with the state of the economy, I think everyone is looking for less," says Ericson. | |
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Breaking: Oregon Regulators Stand Up to Insurers
- Blue Oregon (new window)
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2010-02-16 |
| They joined with OSPIRG's Laura Etherton to argue forcefully that no part of a rate filing can justifiably be withheld from public scrutiny. Etherton and OSPIRG have been at the forefront of fighting this battle from the start. | |
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Oregon recieves $8M for rail project
- The Torch (new window)
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2010-02-11 |
| Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and OSPIRG transit project coordinator Lisa Robinette discussed the rail and released a new research report Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Eugene Amtrak Station on Fifth Avenue. | |
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Oregon officials want high speed rail
- KBND (new window)
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2010-02-10 |
| A recent report by OSPIRG shows building a high-speed rail network across the country will create up to 1.6-million construction jobs. | |
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Metro weighs impact of high-speed rail system
- KGW (new window)
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2010-02-09 |
| Officials also released ‘The Right Track’ during the meeting, a new OSPIRG research report which quantifies the benefits of high speed rail and sets recommendations for future investments. | |
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Home grown health care reform
- Oregonian (new window)
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2010-01-29 |
| Here in Oregon, the landmark health reform law passed by the 2009 Legislature puts reining in costs front and center. The fact is that right now, even as the national debate continues, Oregon officials are beginning to implement our state's home-grown health reform. | |
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Toxic Toy Report
- KEZI News - ABC (new window)
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2009-11-24 |
| The Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) focused its latest report on toys with choking hazards, excessively loud toys and toys containing toxic chemicals. | |
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Student activists meet in Eugene for climate change, sustainable communities
- The Oregonian (new window)
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2009-11-06 |
| More than 500 student and youth organizers working for clean and sustainable energy practices are meeting this weekend at the University of Oregon to learn skills for building a grassroots movement. | |
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University hosts health care debate
- Oregon Daily Emerald (new window)
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2009-10-30 |
| As the national health care debate continues unabated, the campus community is stepping into the fray, hosting several debates and forums on the issue. | |
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Jump-start the vehicle of change
- Oregon Daily Emerald (new window)
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2009-10-19 |
| PowerShift West 09 is coming to the University of Oregon. OSPIRG is working with Cascade Climate Network, Sierra Student Coalition, and the UofO to bring 500 students to Eugene to solve the global warming crisis. | |
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OSPIRG Finds 'Free Checking' to be Expensive
- OPB (new window)
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2009-10-19 |
| Oregon consumers pay an average of $166 a year for what are called "free checking accounts," according to a new report conducted by the consumer group OSPIRG. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports. | |
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Can legislation cure Oregon's ailing health care system
- Statesman-Journal (new window)
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2009-10-11 |
| "The governor has appointed a set of great people from all over the state with a lot of expertise in health care, public health and the business world to be on that board," said Laura Etherton, health policy advocate for OSPIRG. | |
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Oregon approves Regence rate increase of 14.7%
- Oregonian (new window)
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2009-05-09 |
| OSPIRG recommends the state insurance division more rigorously review rate requests and regulate insurance company administrative costs, which also have climbed at four times the rate of inflation. A bill pending in the Legislature would give the division power to review any increase in administrative costs that exceed inflation. | |
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DeFazio visits campus, hears students out
- Oregon Daily Emerald (new window)
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2009-04-10 |
| Rep. Peter DeFazio met with 25 students at Carson Dining Hall on Thursday afternoon to hear a broad political spectrum of student concerns and to speak about his 12 terms of experience in Washington. | |
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OSPIRG reaches out to campus for support of winter, spring campaigns
- The Torch (new window)
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2009-02-05 |
| LCC student group works for lower textbook costs, global warming awareness; continues to feed the homeless through food drive | |
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Buyer Beware: Report Says Dangerous Toys Are Out There
- OPB News (new window)
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2008-11-25 |
| The Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group, or OSPIRG, released its annual “Trouble in Toyland” report Tuesday. KLCC’S Rachael McDonald reports. | |
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Giddyup: Recycle them doggies
- Ashland Daily Tidings (new window)
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2008-11-10 |
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Taking it to the Man
- The Torch (new window)
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2008-02-28 |
| Coordinator for LCC OSPIRG's health care campaign, Neil McLeod, takes questions in Salem. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, students rallied at the state capitol to testify about health coverage in Oregon. The campaign is in response to potential changes to the Oregon Health Plan. | |
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OSPIRG bandages itself for education and support of health care plan
- The Siskiyou (new window)
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2008-02-25 |
| Students from around the state donned gauze, splints, crutches and bandages to promote civic engagement in reforming Oregon's health care system. Acting bruised and broken, they gathered in front of Kaiser Permanente Town Hall with signs and banners attracting attention from local media and citizens. | |
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Board Seeks Solutions To Heathcare Problems
- OPB News (new window)
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2008-02-19 |
| (click on radio link) Oregonâs Health Fund Board began meeting Tuesday to develop a comprehensive health reform plan for the state. One of the goals of the board is to ensure access to healthcare for all Oregonians. Pete Springer reports. | |
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Cascade Power Shift Summit Wraps Up Two Weeks of Intense Northwest Climate Action
- Its Getting Hot in Here.org (new window)
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2008-02-13 |
| Cascade POWER SHIFT 2008, the Northwestâs largest youth climate summit, ended on February 11th, wrapping up two weeks of intense climate action across the Northwest that also included nearly 50 Focus the Nation events across the region on January 31st, a giant rally in Oregonâs Capitol to oppose new liquefied natural gas importation on February 6th, and Oregon and Washingtonâs first-ever youth global warming lobby days in both Salem and Olympia on February 11th. | |
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Event spreads word to students about global warming
- Oregon Daily Emerald (new window)
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2008-02-01 |
| Focus the Nation, a teach-in event, came to UO to teach students about how to reverse climate change | |
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'Focus the Nation' will address global warming crisis
- Oregon Daily Emerald (new window)
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2008-01-31 |
| Today the campus of the University of Oregon will serve as a reflection of the changing political discussion, occurring across the nation. Jan. 31 marks the culmination of a year-long national campaign to reveal the importance of Global Climate Change in the modern world. "Focus the Nation," as the proponents of this campaign refer to it, is an attempt by University organizations, clubs and leaders to emphasize the importance of individual action in reducing the harmful wastes of American society. | |
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SOU gives its 2 (per)cents on global warming debate
- Mail Tribune (new window)
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2008-01-28 |
| As the debate over global warming heats up, Southern Oregon University is joining a nationwide effort to encourage Congress to take action. Next week, SOU's Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group will be fronting a two-day event presented through the organizational group, Focus the Nation. | |
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OSPIRG's recent victory a prime example of service
- Oregon Daily Emerald (new window)
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2008-01-25 |
| Thanks to the Daily Emerald for its in-depth look at OSPIRG ("The OSPIRG you can't see," ODE, Jan. 22). The article did a good job painting a broad brush stroke, including many of our accomplishments and the important blend of student activism with professional staff. Sometimes, however, the best way to understand an organization is to go in-depth on just one accomplishment. Fortunately, a recent victory helps illustrates OSPIRG's service to the student body. | |
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Democratic Senate candidates come to SOU
- The Siskiyou (new window)
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2008-01-22 |
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OSPIRG works to reduce credit debt
- The Siskiyou (new window)
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2007-11-26 |
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Hybrid and Electric Cars Exhibit Today on Campus
- PSU Daily Vanguard (new window)
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2007-11-13 |
| Portland State's Sustainability Club is hosting a "Clean Car Show" event today. Also hosting the event will be representatives from the student interest group OSPIRG, PSU's Bicycle Co-Op, FlexCar, PSU's Outdoor Program and the student-run café Food for Thought. | |
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OSPIRG Hits Campus Hard When It Comes to Upcoming Events
- Lane CC Torch (new window)
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2007-11-01 |
| The Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group has big plans for the coming year at LCC with a proposed campus-wide Dodge Ball tournament, a continuing fight for affordable text books, Sustainapalooza and much more. | |
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Students Seek to Ban Credit Vendors
- Ashland Daily Tidings (new window)
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2007-10-18 |
| Jim Carpenter looks every bit the credit card sales rep, clipboard in hand, dressed in a baby blue polo and matching visor emblazoned with his company's logo. Except he's actually campaigning against credit cards, and the logo on his hat is Feesa, which rhymes with one of his major opponents. | |
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