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Election Coverage on KXL

Voters head to the polls to pick the person to replace David Wu in the First Congressional District. Will it be Suzanne Bonamici or Rob Cornilles? We'll cover both camps election night January 31st. Kremer and Abrams will broadcast live from 7-9pm. We'll also have post game analysis from Jim Moore Wednesday morning. 

Also, the Oregon State Legislature is back in session on Wednesday for a month. They'll try to figure out how to close the budget gap among other things.  We’ll have reporters on the scene, interviews with lawmakers and analysis from our experts.  Is there anything you want to know in particular about the session?  Post on the comments below or email us at News@kxl.com and we'll find out.  

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I Feel Like Senator Rand Paul.

On my way home, I was singled out in the airport at El Al.  I watched a young woman take out every single piece of my clothing and shoes and souvenirs and swab them with an explosive detection stick.   It took 45 minutes.  Mind you, I had carefully packed the wine and honey and other things I brought back from Israel so they wouldn’t break. 

  I was so irritated that it took so long.  I was irritated that I was  sent to another special line with another blonde woman (racial profiling?).  However, I realized this is the way to make sure we are safe when flying.  As long as they don’t waste their time on someone like me and let someone really scary, like Lars breeze right on through.  LOL.

Should Rand Paul feel the same?  Is it okay to feel a lack of convenience or a“lack of dignity” in the search process in the name of security?  What’s the fine line?  I don’t have the answer but I think the question is worth investigating.

Good to be back in the states by the way.  I did miss America.

Rebecca

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Markets Are A Way of Life in Israel.

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If you want to get a real taste of life and tradition and history in Israel, you must visit the markets.  We saw numerous fresh fruit markets and stands along the highway in the smallest of towns.  The tangerines are fantastic here.  We spent time at the Arab quarter in the old city.  We got there early so the opening line from all the vendors was: "Special deal because you are first sale of the day."  They believe it gives you good luck for the day if you cut a deal first thing.  At least that's what they said.  It worked because I bought a lot of things I probably don't need. 

We also talked to a Palestinian cousin of former Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh.  He pulled up a table in his shop, poured us some hot tea, and talked to us at length about life in Jerusalem and his hope for the future. He was very kind and even took us on a tour of the church of the holy sepulchre where Jesus was crucified.  He took us to his friend's restaurant and we had a wonderful lunch.

We also paid a visit to the Shook--the food market in downtown Jerusalem.  We went as vendors and people were scrambling to buy and sell food in time for Shabbat.  It was an incredible experience full of energy and excitement.  You can hear my story from the Shook on FM News 101 Monday morning..or on a podcast later on this web site.

A tour of the Holocaust Museum tomorrow and then we're headed back to the states.  I'll still be posting pictures on KXL's facebook site....so check it out.

Rebecca

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