Angry crowds greet members at health care events; congressman says swastika painted at office

LEBANON, Pa. — Jeers and taunts drowned out Democrats calling for a health care overhaul at town halls Tuesday, and one lawmaker said a swastika was spray-painted at his office as debate turned to noisy confrontation over President Barack Obama’s plan. The president himself was treated more respectfully.

Portland, Ore., renames street to honor labor leader Cesar Chavez after 2 years of wrangling

PORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council voted Wednesday to rename 39th Avenue as Cesar Chavez Boulevard after a two-year debate that brought charges of racism and government heavy-handedness, and groans from residents who wanted the late Hispanic labor leader honored elsewhere.

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