Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE, S-323
Salem, Oregon 97310
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Gay
November 6, 2008 (503)
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Senate Republican Caucus affirms
leadership slate
SALEM – Following the first gain of a Republican
Senate seat since 1996, Oregon Senate Republicans named Senator Ted
Ferrioli (R-John Day) as their Caucus Leader for a third session. The
caucus also confirmed Senator Jackie Winters
(R-Salem) as Deputy Caucus Leader.
Ferrioli stated that Republicans in the Senate
will work to advance an agenda that focuses on creating lasting, local
jobs, restoring accountability to the way government spends money and
protecting Oregon
taxpayers.
“Oregon Senate Republicans will continue to
fight for and protect Oregon’s
most important priorities,” said Ferrioli. “We will work with
our colleagues across the aisle to make their good ideas better and to
ensure that the values of all Oregonians are heard and represented.”
“Together we accomplished great things last
session, together we will accomplish great things again,” said
Winters. “We are looking forward to working in a bi-partisan
way.”
Ferrioli, the most senior member of the Oregon
Senate, is beginning his fourth term.
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