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On September 10, 2025, the OCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement of policy. Our thanks to Jeff Reynolds, Sue Leslie and Tim Knispel of our policy committee; member Wes Butler; and advisory board member Sam Sorbo for their valuable contributions to this statement.

Charlie Kirk with his wife and two young children. Republicans Overseas condemns the political assassination of Charlie Kirk and urges our leaders to punish the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law. WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are shocked and saddened by the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. Charlie had a heart for young people and a desire to spare them from the sadness and dreariness of lives lived under leftism. He went straight into the heart of the leftist beast – t

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@oregonconservativecaucus.com OCC Creates Joel Pawloski Memorial Scholarship SALEM, OR—August 14, 2025— The Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) Board of Directors – Kerry McQuisten, Solomon Yue, Jean Sampson, Russ Walker and Randy Pullen – are pleased to announce the creation of the Joel Pawloski Memorial Scholarship. The Board voted unanimously last night to create this scholarship to honor the memor

Joel and Susan Pawloski SALEM, OR—July 14, 2025—Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joel Pawloski, President of its Marion County chapter. Joel succumbed to lung cancer at 6:48 pm last Saturday after fighting a valiant one-year battle. Joel was a Christian, a patriot, a devoted family man, and a warrior on many fronts. A retired Army Lt. Colonel, he served his country faithfully and carried that love over into his volunteer work for

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2025 – – Republicans Overseas congratulates President Trump and the Republican members of the House and Senate for passing the financial reconciliation bill known as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ or ‘BBB’. The BBB will cut wasteful spending, extend the Trump tax cuts, protect American borders, and drive economic growth. While the BBB fulfills many of President Trump’s campaign pledges, the ending of double taxation for overseas Americans was not included in

SALEM, OR—June 29, 2025—Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) placed its first “Oregon is worth saving—Register Republican” billboard in Tillamook County last week along Hwy. 101. The funds came from donations to the nonprofit, raised during its May 17 event in The Dalles. “We were able to pay for a full year up front without cutting into the rest of our budget,” said Chair Kerry McQuisten. “We have several projects along these lines ahead.” Earlier in the year, the group began fo