Episode Details

Today, we’re looking into the wild drama surrounding the only Oregonian in President Trump's Cabinet, the legal fights and political fallout over the gas tax bill, and a neighborhood clinic that's closing after being bought by a healthcare mega-corporation. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own newsletter editor, Rachel Monahan.

Discussed in today's episode:

• Democrats’ Bill Altering Oregon Gas Tax Vote Is Illegal, Lawsuit Claims [OPB]
• Labor Secretary’s Top Aides Forced Out [New York Times]
• The Death of a Portland Clinic [Willamette Week]

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