Job Corps a focus for Bonamici on North Coast visit

Over the last month, students and staff of Astoria’s Tongue Point Job Corps Center have juggled more than their share of uncertainty – but amid the chaos, one thing remains clear. Job Corps is worth fighting for.

Congress created Job Corps — and Bonamici said only Congress can get rid of it. As the House and Senate work through the appropriations process, the congresswoman said she believes it’s unlikely the program will be defunded given the level of bipartisan support it’s received.  

“If this comes before Congress, we’re going to fight it and we’re going to win because Job Corps matters. Job Corps saves lives,” Bonamici said.