The Center for Economic and Policy Research released a report saying that the
Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal between 18 Pacific Rim countries will
likely lead to decreases in middle-class wages in the US. Genevieve McDaniel
spoke to Mark Weisbrot of the Center today.
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Portland residents participated in a national day of action today to call
attention to the low wages paid to McDonald's workers. KBOO reporters were at
the rally in downtown Portland.
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In Klamath Falls, Oregon, the fight over water between farmers and native
tribes may have come to a conclusion that will satisfy all parties.
Kristin Yount spoke to Don Gentry, the Commissioner of the Klamath Tribes,
for more.
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Portland is experiencing record low temperatures which will continue for
several days at least, intensifying the need for shelters for people living
on the streets. Sam Bouman spoke with Jaymee Cuti, Public Information Officer
with the Portland Housing Bureau.
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Jan Haaken talks with Bob Joondepth, Director of Disabilities Rights Oregon,
about the promises and pitfalls of the Affordable Care Act for those with
mental health needs. They talk about the nuts and bolts of services people
may receive, but also raise political questions ...
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Clayton Morgareidge brings us the Well-read Red. Today he considers
resistance to the Affordable Care Act and the strategically mysterious though
potentially disastrous empowerment of the radical right by capitalists.
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Bill Resnick talks with Michael Cox of Cover Oregon about how the Affordable
Care Act can be utilized by "various classes of people". Michael explains
what Cover Oregon is (the "healthcare exchange" created by the ACA) and what
may qualify for under the ACA and how to engag...
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Joe Clement hosts this episode, which is about a third shorter than usual
because of membership drive. We have taken the pitching segments out, but we
encourage you to click the "donate today" button in the upper right hand
corner and become a member today if you are not al...
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