Everyone was touched by the events of Sept. 11th, and we were all feeling what everyone else was feeling. We knew it was something we had to do, ... Other fire departments around the country were doing things to commemorate the event, but as far as I know, Austin is the only one that does anything like this.

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For the vast majority of Oregonians, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured, it's important to look at choosing a plan, ... Our concern is that there is so much fog in the air and on the ground that people will decide not to think about it.

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Joyce is a perfect example of someone who saw an issue that needed attention and brought it forward to AARP. We were pleased to work with Joyce and Representative Hunt to change this law and help protect those using handicapped placards from identity theft. Working together, we have the power to make it better.

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Our lieutenant was angry that morning, ... He told us to get our gear and start climbing the tower. He said we were going to climb one flight for every floor in the World Trade Center. That was more than any of us had done physically. We really had to push ourselves.

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It is almost like we put ourselves in their shoes. It's hot, you're sweating, and I know I'll never experience what they were feeling, but this is as close as I can get, ... It really is a sacrifice, but I plan on doing it until I'm not physically able to.

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We were worried at first when we thought about it falling on a Sunday, but having it on any other day just wouldn't be the same, ... People ask us why we do this, and I tell them it is so we will remember. It is about the major losses on that day, but also about the losses we face every day.

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(For many seniors) there is so much angst or frustration of the feeling that, 'I don't have enough information yet,' ... Most of us feel, 'Can't you just give me the information so I can make a decision?'

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Over 45 percent of Oregonians will qualify for some level of subsidy.

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We'll have better traffic flow, better entrances ... and more landscaping. We just want to clean up the whole property.

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