Jeff Mapes
Stories
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Politics
News Brief: Pence In Turkey, Gordon Sondland Profile, Chicago Teachers
Vice President Pence is meeting with Turkey's President Erdogan in Ankara, trying to convince him to stop the assault on the Kurds in Syria. Also, a look at the history of Gordon Sondland.
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Environment
Devil's Staircase And Several Oregon Rivers Would Gain Protection Under Bill Passed By US Senate
A massive public lands bill includes protection for the Devil's Staircase wildlands in southern Oregon and for numerous rivers and streams in the state.
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Environment
Bonamici Gains Spot On High-Profile Climate Change Panel
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was named to House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on the same day that fast-rising freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced her New Green Deal resolution.
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Environment
Agreement Reached To Protect Devil's Staircase, Other Oregon Wildernesses
The legislation, which appears headed to a vote in January, also includes provisions aimed at helping protect the Crooked River Ranch in Central Oregon from wildfire.
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Environment
Farm Bill Contains Familiar Fight Over Wildfire Management
Congress passed a new Farm Bill on Wednesday that also contains several provisions aimed at reducing the severity of Western wildfires.