Republicans shun Oregon Senate chamber for a second day

It was day two of a showdown in Salem where Senate Republicans at the state legislature once again did not show up to work, stopping progress on legislation.

SALEM, Oregon — Thursday marked day two of a showdown at the state capitol in Salem, where Senate Republicans once again did not show up to work — stopping progress on legislation.

The Republican caucus is calling its absence a peaceful protest over illegal proceedings by the Democratic Senate majority.

And so it was more of the same in the Senate chamber. When it came time to call roll on Thursday, Republicans were absent. By denying quorum, Republicans have managed

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