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Bradbury introduces 12 new ballot measures The proposed measures include higher minimum wage and labeling genetically engineered foods in Oregon By Jan Montry Oregon Daily Emerald As the November election creeps closer, Oregon could undergo sweeping changes, including a 40 cent increase to the minimum wage and required labeling of genetical ly engineered foods in Oregon. This past week, Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury released 12 new ballot measures, an extremely low number compared to the 26 measures released in 2000. Despite the low number, howev er, the battle between supporters and opponents has already begun. Measure 27, which would require labeling of genetically engineered foods in Oregon, is especially contro versial in the food industry. In this case, “genetically engineered” food is defined in the measure as “(food) produced or altered with techniques that change the molecular or cell bi ff ology of an organism by means... not possible under natural conditions or processes.” Katelyn Lord, a chief petitioner for Measure 27, said the measure is based on the right for consumers to know what they’re eating. “Our interest is for from the con sumer’s point of view,” she said, “giving people a choice and making sure people are informed.” Lord, who is the Community Outreach and Member Services di rector for Food Front Cooperative Grocery, added that since Oregon doesn’t produce a lot of genetically engineered foods, the bill is aimed more at food imports than exports. Pat McCormick, who was hired to gain support against Measure 27, said the opposition is worried about consumer and retail costs. “There are substantial logistical problems,” he said. “The sheer breadth of the measure causes con cerns for cost.” McCormick, a Portland political consultant, also said the opposition is primarily composed of Oregon farming, retail, restaurant and gro cery industries. 2002 Ballot Measures Removes historical racial references in obsolete sections of Oregon Constitution. Measure 15. Authorizes state to issue general obligations bonds for seismic rehabilitation of public education buildings. Measure 16: Authorizes state to issue genera! obligation bonds for seismic rehabilitation of emergency services building. Measure 17: Reduces minimum age requirement to serve as state legislator from 21 years to 18 years. Measure 18: Allows certain tax districts to establish permanent property tax rates and divid into tax zones. Measure 21: Revises procedure for filling judicial vacancies, electing judges; allows vote for "none of the above." ■ ■ ' -■ ■ ■:' Measure 22: Requires Oregon Supreme Court judges and Court of Appeals judges to be elected by district. Measure 23: Creates health care finance plan for medically necessary services: creates additional income, payroll taxes. Measure 24: Allows licensed denturiststo install partial dentures; authorizes cooperative dentist-denturist business ventures. Measure 25: Increases Oregon minimum wage to $6.90 in 2003; increases for inflation in future years. Measure 26: Prohibits payment, receipt of payment based on the number of initiative, referendum p matures obtained., Measure 27: Labeling of genetically engineered food sold or distributed in or from Oregon. Another controversial measure to appear on the ballot deals with health care and the fate of insur ance companies in Oregon. Measure 23 would create the Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Plan, designed to pay various medical bills for all Oregon residents. A state fund would fi nance the plan and be composed of government funds, a payroll tax and a progressive income tax. John Partidge, a chief petitioner for the measure, said he hopes to establish the health care system state-by-state. “I think this is a good thing for the whole nation,” he said. Mike Becker, vice president of Public and Community Affairs for Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, said significant harm would be done to Oregon industry as a result of the new taxes accom panying Measure 23. “I don’t see it as just a health plan issue,” he said. “Oregon indi viduals and businesses can ill af ford the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history.” Oregon voters will also vote on two measures — 19 and 20 — in a September special election. Measure 19 would authorize the use of education stability fund principal in some circumstances, and transfer $150 million to the state school fund. Measure 20 would increase the cigarette tax to 60 cents, and use the revenue for the health plan and oth er programs. Contact the reporter at janmontry@dailyemerald.com. o UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ^511" ^5"tC* ll Your Summer Check out the September Experience Program September 3-13, 2002 • Short on group requirements? • Looking for a unique way to wrap up your summer? • Want to get ahead in your course of study? • Excited to get back in the swing of classes? • Does $450 for 4 credits sound like a deal to you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to find out more about the September Experience Program. Resident and nonresident students take one course for 4 credits in nine days for just $450, and all but WR 49 and MATH 95 are group satisfying! 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Adam Jones Emerald Oregon head coach Mike Bellotti, swarmed by a multitude of reporters Friday, emphasized the need for his players to “stay hungry.” Ducks continued from page 1 “If I can take a little bit of pres sure off of them and get them with in their rhythm, then that would be great and would help the team a large deal,” Smith said of whomev er ends up Oregon’s quarterback. Oregon’s offense: check. And the defense? Last year the Ducks had the luxu ry of jamming the middle with sev en players, often leaving the sec ondary in single coverage. But with the departure of Rashad Bauman and Steve Smith to the NFL, some question whether the cornerback r 71 Campus f SUBSHOP Mon.-Sat. 1 lam-8pm Sun. 1 l:30am-8pm 1225 Alder 345-2434 Not valid with any other discounts or coupons. One coupon per customer. HOtlEYNILL FARMS Ur position will be adequately filled. “I always set my goals high ... to be better than the next man, whether they’re on my team or not,” said Steven Moore, Oregon’s No. 1 cornerback this season. “I think our biggest challenge is going to be to prove to everybody that, even though we lost some NFL-talented players, we can come out and do the same thing — or even better,” he added. “I think we’re going to be strong all around,” Moore said. “Honestly, I don’t think we have any weak nesses.” Contact the sports editor at bradschmidt@dailyemerald.com. 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