Author Archives: Phil Barnhart

Election day is just 17 days away! Ballots are out!

Friends, The election is now just 17 days away. Ballots have already begun arriving, and the choices you make this fall will determine the future of the state of Oregon, as well as the future of our country.   Oregonians need … Continue reading

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From Sodaville to south of Eugene

Greetings, Our children, our future, return to school this week. The rhythms of autumn begin even though it is still summer. Our public schools are what made America strong, and their future is the future of our country and ourselves. … Continue reading

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Moving Oregon Forward

Dear Friends, After several  difficult years, Oregon is finally starting to see signs of recovery.  We have come a long way, but we still face major challenges while moving our state forward, restoring economic stability, and protecting our community’s most … Continue reading

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Jobs, Budgets and Campaign Reform

Here in 2010, a lot has happened since I last ran for re-election: The Bush recession has devastated our economy doubling Oregon’s unemployment rate and leaving many friends and neighbors out of work. Jobs: A major task for the regular … Continue reading

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Dear Neighbor,

(Originally posted in 2008) The Republicans were in charge in the House of Representatives in Oregon for 16 years until we achieved a bare majority in 2007. They are responsible for the current state of Health Care, Our Schools, increasing … Continue reading

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