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Should Seattle copy Portland's failed experiment for the homeless?

caption: Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.
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Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.
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Bill Radke speaks with Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter Amelia Templeton about Portland's failed experiment to allow homeless individuals to camp on public land. The Seattle City Council is considering a similar proposal.

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