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Ron Wyden: “Common sense prevailed today and that’s great news for Oregonians who shouldn’t have to worry about getting slammed with…”

On the recordAugust 8, 2026
Common sense prevailed today and that’s great news for Oregonians who shouldn’t have to worry about getting slammed with a huge tax hit on top of losing their home to wildfire.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Discussing tax relief for wildfire victims in Oregon.

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