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This R&D recaps the resignation of Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber.  Kitzhaber announced his resignation last week after revelations that his long-time fiance, Cylvia Hayes, received sizable payments from environmental groups.  Hayes was an unpaid “energy adviser” to Kitzhaber and Oregon’s attorney general has launched a corruption investigation into the matter.  Kitzhaber was a relatively popular governor, having won re-election to a fourth term in 2014.  His resignation is effective as of today.