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Oregon Death with Dignity & Death with Dignity National Center to Host National Teleconference
April 8, 2002
News Advisory
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Contact: Greg Eddleston (503) 228.6079 / geddleston@dwd.org
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PORTLAND, OR�Federal District Judge Robert E. Jones said he would likely issue his decision in Oregon v. Ashcroft between April 17th and 19th.� The Oregon Death with Dignity Center, one of the litigants representing a physician and a pharmacist in this case will be hosting a national teleconference on the day of release.
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Attorney Eli Stutsman, Oregon Death with Dignity Executive Director Scott Blaine Swenson and Estelle Rogers, Executive Director of the Death with Dignity National Center will be available on this call to answer questions and offer insight into the ruling and the future of the Death with Dignity law.
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If you are interested in participating in this teleconference, please call or email Greg Eddleston: (503) 228.6079 / geddleston@dwd.org to reserve a spot.� Further details will be sent as the release date approaches.
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If you are unavailable on the day of release or would like to speak with Mr. Stutsman or Dr. Peter Rasmussen, the physician plaintiff in the case, please contact the Center and we will facilitate an interview prior to the decision�s release.
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Oregon � Based Media:
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For media located in the Portland area, we plan to have a media availability on the steps of the Federal Courthouse on the day of Judge Jones� announcement.� Please contact Greg Eddleston: (503) 228.6079 /geddleston@dwd.org for notification of exact timing.� Attorney Eli Stutsman and Dr. Peter Rasmussen will be available for comment.
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