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Jobs and Economy

Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.

December 21, 2020
The pandemic has raged for nearly a year, threatening the health of Oregonians and pushing many working families to the brink of financial collapse.

December 15, 2020

Johnson added, "Through a collaboration between local schools, Portland Community College, the Northwest STEM Hub, Congresswoman (Suzanne) Bonamici's office and myself, we were able to provide virtual tours and training opportunities to showcase the employment opportunities available in manufacturing for a wide range of students." For her part, Bonamici remarked, "I'm a champion for OMIC becaus


December 14, 2020

As she starts her fifth full term from northwest Oregon's 1st District, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici says Congress has a lot of unfinished business.


December 10, 2020

A group of St. Helens High School (SHHS) metal and manufacturing class students likely never thought they would be producing learning videos for other schools, but that is exactly what they have accomplished.


December 7, 2020

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon sits on numerous committees, including Education and Labor. She speaks to Ali Velshi about the small business owners that she represents and the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement: "We have to remember why people were protesting and some continue to protest. We need to take action."


December 7, 2020

Velshi got Oregon congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to Portland's Eastbank Esplanade before dawn to accommodate the east coast live airing. Bonamici talked about the hard times here. "There are many things that came together to create this stress, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic and I'm very concerned about the numbers that you're talking about," said Bonamici.


December 7, 2020

MSNBC brought the "Velshi" show to Portland as part of a nationwide tour. The show focused on the economic and medical strain the state is under because of COVID-19. Host Ali Velshi spoke to Dr. Smitha Chadaga (above), an internist from Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, as well as two Oregon members of Congress, Suzanne Bonamici and Earl Blumenauer.


December 3, 2020

A county public health staffer shared a link to the story in an email to her colleagues in public health and emergency management. The subject line: "This makes me sick" Saying she was "deeply concerned," Bonamici urged the Oregon Health Authority and Pacific Seafood to hold a virtual community meeting to answer questions from the community.


November 27, 2020

The pandemic has exacerbated food and housing insecurities, disproportionately impacting people who already face significant social and economic challenges, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici said in a conference call with stakeholders Wednesday ahead of the holiday season.


November 27, 2020

Rep. Bonamici said she and other members of Congress are demanding that the U.S. Senate work immediately to pass a COVID-19 relief bill. "Oregonians and people across the country are facing these significant challenges and are rightfully demanding that Congress take action," Bonamici said.