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The Issues

Debt-Collection

The Big Picture

When pundits refer to the failing economy, the timeline is generally the past few years. But the influences that led to the fiscal problems of today have been in place for decades...

Debt-Collection

Debt-Collection

Debt buyers have come under some much-deserved scrutiny in recent months, including legal actions and fines levied by state and national regulators. Debt buyers are making record profits and using our court system as de facto debt collectors by...

Insurance Accountability

Insurance Accountability

Getting the Insurance Benefits and Protection You've Paid For (HB 2821) Under current law, most Oregonians pay premiums for insurance they can never collect. Imagine you're driving down the road and you get hit by another car. It's the other driver's fault,...

Mortgage Servicing Accountability

Mortgage Servicing Accountability

The housing crisis has hit Oregonians hard - from rural farming towns to urban centers, foreclosures have wreaked havoc on our communities and economy. Luckily, recent legislative actions have afforded Oregonians greater protections against foreclosure. Oregon Foreclosure Mediation Program As a...

No Special Privilages for Insurance Companies

No Special Privilages for Insurance Companies

In Oregon, insurance companies get a special exemption from our consumer protection law. It's time to end special privileges for insurance companies. It's time to pass HB 3160! It is unlawful for a business to sell banned, dangerous toys. It is unlawful for cable television companies...