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Bonamici Condemns GOP Decision to Postpone Votes to Reopen Government

December 23, 2018

It is deeply troubling that GOP Congressional leaders and President Trump have put politics over the safety of our nation and the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of federal employees who are now furloughed through the holidays with no relief in sight.

Issues:Fiscal Responsibility

Merkley, Bonamici Press EPA on Alarming Reuters Asbestos Investigation

December 20, 2018

Press Release

We write to express our deep concern about recent reporting from Reuters detailing the presence of asbestos in talcum powder products used in a variety of consumer goods, including baby powders commonly used on infants.

Issues:Consumer Protection

Bonamici Applauds Updated Law to Address Harmful Algal Blooms

December 20, 2018

Press Release

Updating this program and investing in research on HABs and hypoxia will help Oregonians and people across the country who are facing the dangerous effects of exposure to harmful algal blooms in drinking water sources, oceans, and lakes.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici Applauds First Step Act, Calls for Further Criminal Justice Reforms

December 20, 2018

Press Release

For too long our criminal justice system has meted out punishment that outweighs the crimes. Too many nonviolent offenders have been locked away for lengthy periods of time, preventing them from being with their families and contributing to their communities.

Issues:Civil Rights

Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report

December 20, 2018

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CNBC

Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report

Two Democratic U.S. lawmakers have called on the Environmental Protection Agency to answer questions about asbestos exposure after Reuters reported that documents showed Johnson & Johnson knew for decades of the minerals presence in its popular baby powder.

Whether asbestos in the talc supply in Johnson & Johnsons Baby Powder caused cancer has been the subject of litigation for years.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEnergy and Environment

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Trump, a House majority and her dancing dream

December 20, 2018

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Portland Business Journal

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Trump, a House majority and her dancing dream

The U.S. Congresswoman is entering her fifth term on a roll: Her party will lead the House, she's targeting several critical areas and, while she considers herself as only "staying in," as opposed to "living in," D.C., Bonamici will play a key part in helping her newer colleagues assimilate to Capitol life.

Kaptur, Joyce, Bonamici and Mast lead bipartisan letter to Trump budget office on harmful algal blooms

December 19, 2018

Press Release

We write to respectfully request that you allocate robust funding in the President’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget request for programs that address a widespread and ever-increasing problem: toxic algal blooms, also called harmful algal blooms (HABs).

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici to Trump and DeVos: Do Your Job to Protect All Students and Make Our Schools Safe

December 18, 2018

Press Release

The Federal Commission on School Safety’s recommendations prove once again that the Trump Administration is not acting in the best interest of students.

Issues:Education

Oregon Members Announce AVA Designation for Van Duzer Corridor

December 18, 2018

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05), along with Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), announced the designation of Oregon's Van Duzer Corridor as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) this month.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (Part 2)

December 15, 2018

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KGW

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (Part 2)

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)

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