Oregon Rural Hospitals Losing Revenue, Laying off Workers

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““Staffing is one of the hospital’s most significant costs. So as revenue declines, some hospitals have been forced to furlough or lay off staff,””

Vet, IED survivor Johnny 'Joey' Jones: Coronavirus – You will get through this, America. Here's how I know

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“Having spent the last few weeks at home in quasi-quarantine with my family, I woke this morning with a sense of epiphany. I’ve been here before.”

Amid coronavirus, Costco refuses toilet paper returns

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Fed takes major action to support markets as coronavirus weighs on economy

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““While great uncertainty remains, it has become clear that our economy will face severe disruptions. Aggressive efforts must be taken across the...”

Clyburn calls for shutting Dem primary down, canceling debates after Biden surge

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“"I think when the night is over, Joe Biden will be the prohibitive favorite to win the Democratic nomination, and quite frankly, if the night ends...”

El Camino the movie

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So what did you think of it?

Mike Bloomberg Once Said He Could 'Teach Anyone to Be a Farmer' Because Farming Needs Less 'Gray Matter' Than Modern Work

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Classic case of an out of touch, big city, coastal elitist

Records that will likely never be broken

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This is a pretty simple one.   Do you have any records, sports or otherwise, that you feel will never be broken.   I have one that should be on this list.

Congress Raises Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21

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“"This is a big win for public health," said Senator Brian Schatz, Democrat of Hawaii”

Brown trout caught at Lake Taneycomo sets new Missouri record

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A Missouri man just became the new state record-holder for brown trout, hauling in a 40-pound, 6-ounce fish at Lake Taneycomo in Branson on Wednesday using a pole and line. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) said Bill Babler of Blue Eye, which is just north of the Missouri-Arkansas...