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In Oregon, Democrats seek to end GOP boycotts of Legislature

by Andrew Selsky
| March 19, 2021 1:30 PM

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Walkouts by Republicans in Oregon's Legislature have become so frequent, with GOP lawmakers torpedoing progressive legislation, that Democrats want to sanction boycotters with $500 daily fines and even disqualify them from holding office.

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