KATU-TV 2 did an interesting story on Congress votes on giving greater access to medical marijuana for veterans. See below.

Tribute to Bill Moshofsky (1923-2016) — a civic leader with an amazing WWII experience
Excerpts from his written history.

Battle of the Bulge

We crossed the English Channel into France about the 1st of January, 1945, and after a cold, miserable night outside Paris, we were transported by truck across France to Luxembourg, a tiny country right up against the heavily fortified German Siegfried Line. Luxembourg was overrun by the Nazis earlier during the war, had been liberated by the Allies, and then was occupied again during the Battle of the Bulge. The people greatly appreciated being liberated. When Peggy and I visited the area 50 years later, the local people honored us with a champagne cocktail party. Continue reading →

Fall Ballot Measure Directs Lottery Dollars to Oregon Veterans
By Oregon Veterans Association

The Oregon Legislature will ask voters this fall to approve a measure allocating 1.5% of lottery revenue to increased services for Oregon veterans. House Joint Resolution 202 passed unanimously in the final Senate vote, 57-0 and is now awaiting a ballot title. The upcoming measure will amend Oregon’s Constitution to require a percentage of lottery revenues be expended for benefit of veterans.

The 1.5% dedication is estimated to be $9.4 million during the average forecast year, and around $37.5 million in the two biennia following its passage. The bill’s leading sponsor, Rep. Paul Evans-D (Dist. 20) called the legislation “an opportunity to make the most consequential investment in veteran outreach and services in Oregon History.” Continue reading →