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The Oregonian (OregonLive)News report · Sep 21, 10:12 PM
Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns
After flipping off a commissioner last week, Kathryn Harrington announced her resignation.
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Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident
The Oregonian (Oregon Live) and KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident.
The headline split The left frames it as "Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns". The center frames it as "Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident".
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Left / center-leftWashington County Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns
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CenterWash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident
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KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR)News report · Sep 21, 11:23 PM
Wash Co Chair Kathryn Harrington resigns after middle finger incident
Washington County Board Chair Kathryn Harrington officially announced her resignation on Monday after taking a step back earlier this week following public scrutiny for raising her middle f...
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