The Professional Ethics of Telling the Truth
One of the toughest ethical challenges for public affairs and public relations professionals is telling a client “no” on the use of misleading evidence, flawed research or false claims in a PR campaign or lobbying effort.
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Federal Workers Voice Resentment at Job Cuts
Oregon's Democratic congressional delegation held a townhall Monday in Portland to give former and current federal workers an opportunity to vent about firings. They got an earful.
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Does U.S. Manufacturing Need Tariffs to Survive?
President Trump is waging a trade war to restore American manufacturing. Economists doubt it will succeed. Researchers say the better path is North American economic collaboration.
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Good Arguments Win Tough Public Affairs Battles
In public affairs, tactics are important; convincing arguments are better. You can wield a solid ground game and possess whizbang research but lose if your story isn’t as persuasive as your opponent's.
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Trump's Trade War Stretches to the Columbia River
A negotiated update of the bilateral treaty governing Columbia River water storage and hydropower has been put on hold as part of President's trade war with Canada.
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Oregon's Rosy Revenue Forecast Not All Roses
Oregon's revenue projections look rosy but may not be as rosy as they look, explains Tim Nesbitt. Actual annual growth is below growth rates in Washington and California that face budget deficits.
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Republicans Offer Latest 11th-Hour Stopgap Plan
Thwarted on tax and spending cut legislation, Republicans will try to pass another stopgap spending bill with minor spending cuts and increases. The clinker is more spending discretion for President Trump.
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The Battlefield for Brand Eyeballs on Your Wrist
The battle for eyeballs and brand stories has become more intimate with the advance of wearables like smartwatches, smartglasses, smartrings and interactive clothing.
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Major Transportation Issues Roll Into Headlines
Transportation issues made news with a controversial tire tax, a change in light-rail funding in Southwest Washington cities and slumping Columbia River shipping traffic due to tariffs.
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Lawmakers Introduce 50 Constitutional Changes
Lawmakers introduced 50 constitutional amendments dealing with redistricting, legislative quorums, Senate expansion, conceal carry and abolishing the kicker. Most will never reach the ballot.
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