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Judge Halts Lawsuit Over Expanded Cascade-Siskiyou Monument
A federal judge will allow the Trump administration to complete its review of national monuments before deciding how to move forward with a lawsuit involving the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

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Slate Correspondent Dahlia Lithwick: The Supreme Court Is Going To Change
Dahlia Lithwick, the Supreme Court correspondent for Slate, recently sat down with OPB to talk about the future of the nation’s highest court.
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OPB Politics Now: President Obama Passes The Torch
President Obama was the story of the night on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
politics
DNC Day 3: Barack Obama, Joe Biden And Tim Kaine Speak
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden take the stage and Sen. Tim Kaine formerly accepts his nomination as Hillary Clinton's running mate. Here are three things to watch on Day 3.

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House Budget Bill Would Block Owyhee Monument
The House bill includes language to block funding for new national monuments created by the president.
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Audit Finds Portland Spent At Least $180K On Presidential Campaign Visits
The city of Portland's auditor has found that the city spent $180,000 on presidential visits and campaign stops during the last year and a half.
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Obama’s 'Overnight Success' In 2004 Was A Year In The Making
Barack Obama’s 2004 keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention launched his national political career. But that fateful speech was head for disaster shortly before.

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Senator Merkley Not Opposed To Owyhee Monument Designation
Oregon's junior senator says he has urged the administration to address the concerns of locals.

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Seniors Protest Trans-Pacific Partnership
Seniors from Portland and about 20 other cities across the nation, are protesting the Trans-Pacific Partnership Tuesday.