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March 25, 2020
We have heard from rural health clinics, hospitals, and providers who are having to lay off employees due to reduced patient care and declining revenues.
Issues:Health Care
March 25, 2020
Seniors have served our communities for decades and need our support now more than ever.
Issues:Health CareSeniors
March 25, 2020
An extension of the federal law that supports community services to seniors, such as Meals on Wheels, has been signed by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici sponsored and steered the legislation (HR 4334) to passage.
Issues:Civil Rights
March 25, 2020
We are deeply alarmed that the current supply of personal protective equipment in Oregon is inadequate to meet the urgent needs of health care workers on the frontlines of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
March 20, 2020
As the country takes necessary measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, that economic activity – and the millions of jobs associated with it – is deeply endangered.
Issues:Education
March 20, 2020
I’ve heard from dozens of small businesses and non-profits that have already been devastated by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses and non-profits employ thousands of workers in NW Oregon, and they drive a significant portion of our economy.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
March 20, 2020
Portland Center Stage had just opened The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
March 20, 2020
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.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
March 17, 2020
Last week, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in giving final approval to a five-year renewal of the programs and services of the Older Americans Act (OAA). This represented a strong bipartisan reaffirmation of the value of the law to maintaining the independence of people 60 and older. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the legislation soon.
Issues:Civil Rights