Oregon GOP senators end 6-week walkout after new agreements on abortion, gun bills

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48% : Ending a walkout that held up key bills for six weeks, Republicans showed up for work in the Oregon Senate on Thursday after wresting concessions from Democrats on measures covering abortion, transgender health care and gun rights.
48% : The tragedy has focused attention on efforts by the European Union to crack down on illegal migration using bilateral agreements with nearby countries.
46% : As part of the deal to end the walkout, Democrats agreed to change language concerning parental notifications for abortion.
44% : "Parental rights will not be ignored regarding minors seeking abortion and gender-affirming care," said Republican Sen. Lynn Findley.
43% : The Republican boycott, which prevented the state Senate from reaching a two-thirds quorum needed to pass bills, was prompted by a sweeping measure on abortion and gender-affirming care that Republicans called too extreme.
43% : GOP walkout on abortion, trans health bill threatens school funds CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America National GOP walkout in Oregon Senate now in 5th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned By ANDREW SELSKY - Associated Press
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