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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 November 2009 02:31 Written by rslcpol Thursday, 19 November 2009 02:31
From WestLinnTidings.com:
The House Democratic and Republican leaders fired some of the first verbal volleys in what will likely become a fierce, statewide political battle over two tax initiatives in the January election.
House Speaker Dave Hunt, D-Gladstone, and Republican Majority Leader Bruce Hanna, R-Roseburg, debated Measures 66 and 67 during a North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce-sponsored breakfast at Oregon City’s Rivershore Bar & Grill last week.
The measures are ballot initiatives that attempt to repeal tax increases on corporations and wealthy Oregonians that were passed during the 2009 legislative session. Measure 66 increases the personal income tax on Oregonians who make more than $125,000 or households that make more than $250,000. Measure 67 increases the corporate minimum tax. The measures are on a Jan. 26 special ballot; a yes vote upholds the increases.