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Political Coffee 3-18-26: IBR cost doubles so why not build tunnel for much less? top 5 electeds in OR, Avg tax refund higher, Rayfield sues Trump again, Israel kills Iranian intel chief, Lars about Kent, list of Iranian attacks
IBR cost officially doubles. Why not build a tunnel under the river with light rail for less than half? https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/03/17/repub/cost-of-new-i-5-bridge-linking-oregon-and-wa-doubles-to-14-4b/
Top 5 best elected officials in OR: https://oregoncatalyst.com/95426-poll-results-top-5-elected-officials.html
Avg tax refund much larger: thanks to big beautiful bill: https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/03/the-irs-has-been-sending-bigger-tax-refunds-this-year-heres-by-how-much.html
Rayfield launches another tariff lawsuit…
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