Sen. Richard Devlin Senate Majority Leader Chair, Committee on Rules State Senator, District 19

Press Advisory

November 19, 2008

CONTACT: Molly Woon (503) 986-1074

Statement from Senate Majority Leader Richard Devlin on

December 2008 Revenue Forecast:

“The news of this morning confirms that Oregon has followed the nation into an alarming economic downturn. A budget shortfall of this magnitude will significantly alter the game plan for this upcoming session, but I’m committed to putting the needs of Oregon’s families and people working hard to get ahead first.” 

“Families all over Oregon are sitting down at the kitchen table and making tough decisions about what can and can’t be cut. The legislature is in the same boat. We will have to prioritize and protect the things that are most important to Oregonians.”

“We have a serious job ahead of us. I have every confidence in my colleagues that we’re ready to get to work and make the tough decisions that will have to be made. The people of Oregon are depending on us and we do not take that charge lightly.”

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