Oregon Lawmakers Skip Votes, Sparking Concerns
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During Oregons recent legislative session, five Republican lawmakers, including gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan and state Representative Ed Diehl, missed a significant number of floor votes, raising concerns about their commitment to core duties. Despite this, good government groups worry that skipping votes means dodging responsibilities, as most Oregonians cant miss work without pay. Lawmakers cited various reasons for their absences, including health treatments and district meetings, but critics argue that technology allows remote handling of some issues. A new law bars reelection after ten unexcused absences, aimed at past walkouts, though leaders didnt count brief boycotts this time.
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