Jobs and Economy
Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.
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.
"It is my understanding there is bipartisan agreement that it is not enough," she said.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., offered her reaction to House passage Friday, March 27, of the $2 trillion federal aid plan for economic relief linked to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The bill (HR 748) goes to President Donald Trump.
The relief package included Bonamici's Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act, which will make sure seniors in long term care facilities have access to support advocates during the crisis.
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Oregon's congressional delegation announced Friday the Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Kate Brown's request to declare the state an economic disaster, paving the way for small businesses to get emergency loans.
Portland Center Stage had just opened The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time. A Broadway smash hit, managing director Cynthia Fuhrman was confident from the overwhelmingly positive audience response that the show would make enough in ticket sales to offset the hefty production costs, large cast and royalties associated with the production.