Our Clients in the News 9/14/09

Washington, Too, Joins States Divided Over Rights for Gay Couples
The New York Times – 09/12/2009, 16:06 pm
SAN FRANCISCO — Come November, Washington State voters will be the latest electorate to grapple with how much recognition to give gay couples when they take up Referendum 71, which will either affirm or reject a recently passed domestic-partnership law that affords the couples almost all the same rights as married ones.

OHSU scientist's device helps stroke patients regain movement
OregonLive.com – 09/09/2009, 12:12 pm
“Therapists have developed many ways to help stroke survivors recover the use of crippled limbs, but the existing treatments aren't much use to patients who've had severe strokes and lost nearly all use of a hand or a foot.“
        
Chalkboard Project deserves our support
StatesmanJournal.com (AP) – 09/08/2009, 03:22 am
“More than one-sixth of Oregon's public school teachers are on the path to gaining the support, appreciation and training they deserve … “

An encore for the Seattle World's Fair
Crosscut.com – 09/07/2009, 06:16 am
The case for marking the 50th anniversary of the big fair with a weeklong celebration called Century 21.5.

Oregon National Guard soldiers race for the cure while serving in Iraq
Dozens of Oregon National Guard Soldiers took time out from their war-zone duties to race for a cure for breast cancer while serving in Iraq ...