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'OPB Politics Now:' Back To Work In The Oregon Legislature

By Anna Griffin (OPB), Dirk VanderHart (OPB) and Jeff Mapes (OPB)
Portland, Ore. Feb. 1, 2019 3:26 p.m.
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The Oregon Legislature is gearing up on two big changes to help the environment, Washington is considering a bigger role in presidential politics and one of the biggest news stories in Oregon history ended this week with a quick signature from a scandal-plagued member of President Trump’s cabinet.

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In this week's episode of "OPB Politics Now", OPB news director Anna Griffin and OPB political reporters Dirk VanderHart and Jeff Mapes talk cap and trade and plastic straws, plus take a look at ways to make the Pacific Northwest more relevant in the 2020 presidential race.

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