We often oppose and complain about the Oregon Legislature and Governor Kulongowski for some of their more banal efforts in the state. However, once in awhile they merit some praise and thanks.
This is one of those times.
This past February, with little fanfare, the Oregon Legislature passed and Kulongowski signed a bill that waives tuition in the state's public universities for the children and spouses of Oregon soldiers who died or were totally disabled in active duty since Sept. 11, 2001.
George Pernsteiner, chancellor of the Oregon University System said, "[It] is a way of recognizing the difficulties which these families face. In this case, it just seemed like the right thing to do."
Members of the VFW were instrumental in getting the proposal added.
So far, there are only two dependents taking advantage of the tuition waiver with more expected to follow.
To Governor Kulongowski and the Oregon Legislature, THANK YOU! This is indeed the right thing to do.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
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After about 1-1/2 terms in office, Teddy the Useless finally did something right!!
Does anyone have the illusion that he may do something right a second time?
I didn't think so.
One more thought: How soon will it be before some idiot judge says that Teddy can't do that?
Kudos,
I have to admit I am suprised to see positive press, for the "other side" on this blog.
I think that they should extend this to children of those serving in combat zones who are NOT necessarily dead or injured.
eileen, maybe we are a bit more "fair and balanced" then you realize?
I'd much rather see tuition breaks going to families of the Troops than to ILLEGAL immigrants, but I have no voice in Oregon Politics, being in Washington.
Still, when credit is due, it is given.
Now, who from the left will give President Bush credit for anything?
Bush has a lot more sense than Rush.
Eileen, Rush is only a Political Entertainer.
But, I was wondering if any of the real lefties here would ever give Bush credit for anythng.
I don't really consider you that far left, maybe just a bit left of center.
It was just an after thought when you said you were surprised to see this.
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