Oregon GOP Senators Face Uncertain Future Amid Walkout and Term Limits
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The Republican walkout in the Democrat-controlled Oregon Senate has highlighted the growing political divide in the state, which was once known for bipartisan cooperation and "The Oregon Way." The current crisis threatens to derail hundreds of pending bills, including the biennial state budget, and has disqualified several lawmakers from serving in the next term. The boycott, which began on May 3, is over bills on abortion rights, transgender healthcare, and gun safety. Talks to end the boycott have repeatedly failed, and the last day of the legislative session is June 25.
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