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P R IN T : News Wednesday, Oct. 17,2012 »*• 3 Congressional candidate gets cozy with Cougars’ needs Felicia Skriver & Brittany Bell Associate Copy Editor & News Editor With all the hype surround ing the presidential elections, the Congressional elections here in Oregon have been a little under the radar. The West Coast state of Oregon has five representa tives rooting for our needs in the Congressional mass. Clackamas County falls under the 5th District, which stretches from the central Coast area into the suburbs of Portland. The district includes Lincoln, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, part of Benton, the southern part of Clackamas and a small area of Multnomah County. It is the most competitive dis trict in the state because it is the richest and after the primary elec tions last May, there are four run ners for tire 5th district slot. Congressman Kurt Schrader of the Democratic Party is our current representative and he is running for another term against Fred Thompson of the Republican Party, Christina Jean Lugo from the Pacific Green Party and Raymond Baldwin of the Constitutional Party. Raymond Baldwin of the Constitution Party visited Clackamas Community College earlier this month to ask students and faculty what their grow ing concerns are, during which Baldwin stated that he wasn’t afraid of calling out Schrader. “If you’re wondering what I stand for,” said Baldwin, “it’s basi cally the Constitution.” He con tinued by stating that the First Constitutional Party stands for ideals the other two parties don’t stand for, and the country needs saving against corruption. Baldwin first met with the stu dent government to see what the needs of the students are. The cost of education was one of the main topics discussed. “It appalls me that [they] would increase rates to 7 percent,” said Baldwin in response to hear ing that unsubsidized loans had reached that high, jumping from last year’s 2 percent. Baldwin said his goal was to take the number back down to at least 2 percent, but the prob lem would be getting the banks on board. He’d also want to see tuition for students lowered and more money put into extracurricu lar programs. Baldwin’s plan of action for students from a federal view would be to find a way to subsi dize students better. Additionally, he proposes a sal ary cap for teachers because he believes they are making plenty of money. Baldwin also encour ages and recommends the unity of students from all colleges to jointly compare notes and come up with demands. “It’s all about supply and demand and competition,” Baldwin said. “Someone new coming in can really make an impact through associated students.” After mentioning that textbooks are too expensive with no way around that, CCC President Joanne Truesdell spoke about foundations like www.openstacks.org, which is making content available online 18 7th Street in Oregon City 503-657-7397 (at the corner o f Railroad Ave.& 7th St., across from the elevator) Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9-5 Saturday 8:30-3 SECULAR PRfCED AIRCUT SENIORS $11 1 MEN & CHILDREN $13 Preview Join us 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Novem ber 14 Learn about Academic programs Paying for college Application process Campus life Find Agenda, directions and RSVP at vancouver.wsu.edu/preview W ashington S tate U niversity g i VANCOUVER and cheaper. “1 think that any way we can reduce costs for the students is great,” said Truesdell. “It’s impor tant our students have a voice and chance.” The two also talked about the age of the campus such as the 50-year-old infrastructure support ing our buildings and in need of refurbishment. Truesdell stated that the science labs are the same ones that were used when she attended college at CCC. Baldwin stated that if he’s elected that the interest rates will be lowered, and he will work with companies to make it easier for students to get online textbooks. He wants to work with open- stacks where foundations make it easier to gain more content online and making it cheaper for students to access. The idea of a debate between all four candidates is circling about right now; regardless on Nov. 6 we will vote for a voice for Oregon. (Above) Congressional candidate Raymond. Baldwin o f the Constitu tional Party stands with Cougie at a recent visit to the school campus. (Left) Baldwin sits in the Fireside Lounge with student body presi dent Diana Muresan. The two spent time discussing what the students needs and concerns were, as well as changes both sides agreed needed to be made. Nov. 6 Oregon Congressional Elections M arring’ discovery made: Sunland product recall doubles Hannah Duckworth The Clackamas Print Last week, Sunland, Inc. announced an expansion o f its recall of products produced in its peanut butter plant. The company recall of nut butter products made by Sunland Inc. and sold under multiple labels was initially 101 products. That number has now doubled to about 240 products. The recall effort began when the FDA found traces of Salmonella in Sunland’s nut butter production facility. The Federal Centers for Disease Control isolated the strain from ajar of Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Peanut Butter found in a Salmonella patient’s home. Jackson Henson is a 4 year- old boy who lives in Shrewsbury, Mass, and was affected by the Salmonella virus. His mother is now suing both Trader Joe’s and Sunland Inc. on his behalf because she feels she needs to hold them accountable. According to the FDA, the people who are most at risk of being affected by the salmonella virus are children, the elderly and anyone who may have a weak immune system. The FDA has only reported illnesses in connec tion with Trader Joe’s products, but Sunland Inc. has decided to recall all of their products made at the Sunland facility in Portales, N.M., between March 1,2010 and Sept. 24, 2012. Trader Joe’s large recall of multiple peanut butter products is completely voluntary. Their statement is that they are cooperating with the FDA “because there is nothing more important to us than the health and safety of our customers and crew and the quality of our products,” According to the official state ment on Sunland’s website, the CDC reported a total of 30 ill nesses in 19 states as of Sept. 25, but at this point Oregon was not one of them. While Oregon has not yet been reported to have any illnesses related to this recall, students on campus should still be aware of the possibility. Here at our local Fred Meyer store, no jars of peanut butter were affected; how ever products con taining peanut butter were recalled. “None of our fresh peanut butter or any of our jarred pea nut butter has been affected,” said Janice Johnson, the head of the nutrition depart ment. “None of our peanut butter has been recalled oddly enough, just our peanut butter cookies and candies.” The FDA recall list affects multiple pea nut butter brands and brands that use peanut butter in their products, as well as different fla vored butters and spreads. The majority of the labels are brands who are known for selling organic and healthier versions of their products. Companies affected include Trader Joe’s, Chattanooga Bakery Inc., Newman’s Own, Kirkland, Whole Foods and more. Products affected include almond butter, tahini, cashew butter, as well as multiple cookie and snack food products. Sunland Inc., Trader Joe’s and the FDA are continuing their inves tigation at Sunland Inc.’s produc tion facility to eliminate this disease strain and prevent future illnesses.
