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Jobs and Economy

Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.

April 16, 2020
During this challenging time, I’m hearing from many small business owners who are justifiably upset about the lack of clarity around the loan program that was intended to help them.

April 16, 2020
A staggering number of Oregonians have filed unemployment claims in the last four weeks.

April 14, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. -- Financial help could soon be on its way for child care workers in the form of $50 billion.

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Sen. Jeff Merkley, and Sen. Ron Wyden called on leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide $50 billion to support the already-struggling child care sector in the next coronavirus pandemic response package.


April 13, 2020
Even before the current COVID-19 pandemic, too many families were struggling to find affordable, high-quality child care.

April 9, 2020
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Last month nearly ten million workers across the country filed unemployment claims in a two-week period, surpassing previous records.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

April 9, 2020
We must invest billions, not millions in our workers and workforce system.

April 8, 2020
The Administration must meet these heroes on the front lines and deliver these Congressionally appropriated dollars without delay to those in need.

April 8, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. — Some business owners in Oregon say they're having trouble accessing federal aid through the Payment Protection Program.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, told KATU News the $350 billion set aside for the Payment Protection Program is likely not enough.


April 2, 2020
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Many workers across Northwest Oregon are worried about how to pay their April rent or mortgage without a paycheck.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

March 27, 2020
The coronavirus has quickly and severely disrupted the lives of people in NW Oregon and across the country, putting the health of loved ones at risk and jeopardizing our economic security.