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Press Releases

March 4, 2020
Over the past several days I’ve spoken with Governor Brown, Pat Allen at the Oregon Health Authority, county public health officials, school superintendents, health care leaders, and workers across NW Oregon about the coronavirus.
Issues:Health Care

February 28, 2020
I am deeply concerned about reports that a person in NW Oregon has tested positive for Coronavirus, and my thoughts are with them and their family. I am actively monitoring the presumed case and appreciate the efforts of the public health officials who worked to quickly identify the illness and inform the public.
Issues:Health Care

February 25, 2020
Too often consumers don’t have the information they need to defend themselves from predatory debt collectors, making them vulnerable to aggressive and financially devastating lawsuits.

February 19, 2020
Microplastics are a pervasive threat to the environment, to marine life, and to safe drinking water.

February 13, 2020
This year is the centennial of the 19th amendment, yet women are still fighting for full and equal rights under the law.
Issues:Civil Rights

February 6, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC [2/6/20] – Today the House passed major legislation to strengthen workers' rights.


February 3, 2020
Access to affordable health care is important – and can be lifesaving – for everyone in our country.
Issues:Health Care

January 17, 2020
Walking around this enormous camp just over the bridge from America – the land of opportunity – we saw families and so many children living in squalor trying to make a life for themselves.
Issues:Civil Rights

January 16, 2020
By reducing food waste, individuals can help mitigate the climate crisis.