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Democrats will have control of the U.S. House once again beginning in January, thanks, in large part, to their performance in America's suburbs.
Of the 41 congressional districts that Democrats turned from red to blue this election, 38 were suburban, according to an analysis by The New York Times. (Democrats may pick up one to two more seats, once all votes are counted and elections are certified.)
On November 9th, 2018, state, community and national leaders will convene to celebrate the expansion of Lines for Life's work with the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). Lines for Life supports the VCL in meeting the needs of veterans in crisis nationwide as the VCL's sole back-up call center. This is a significant expansion of Lines for Life's Military Services, which includes the Military Helpline, funded by the State of Oregon.
Members of the European Union (EU) Policy & Outreach Partnership, an initiative of the EU Delegation to the USA, recently paid a visit to Seely Family Farm in the Clatskanie area. Already in every U.S. state and Canadian province, Seely products may soon be available in European markets.
Seely Family Farm was also recently awarded a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture with the aim of adding jobs and sustaining production. U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D) supported Seely in securing the grant.
Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader was among 16 House Democrats who released a letter vowing to oppose Rep. Nancy Pelosi's bid to become the new speaker.
The Clackamas County lawmaker is prominent in moderate Democratic circles in the House and has long sought new leadership in the chamber. He couldn't be reached for comment Monday.
None of the three other House Democrats from Oregon signed the letter. Aides to Portland-area Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici said they supported the speaker.
This has been the deadliest wildfire season in California's history, with hundreds of people still missing.
We don't usually have to think of wildfire danger this time of year - but should we?
And what needs to be done to prevent or reduce catastrophic wildfires like the ones we've seen in California?
"A paid internship? How often do you get THAT opportunity?" This is a common reaction to the Clatsop WORKS Paid Internship program! It is a new experiment to strengthen our workforce and increase economic vitality in Clatsop County, and it is working. Clatsop WORKS finished with amazing results this summer. We thank our educational partners, host employers, interns, steering committee, and all of our community members who have offered so much support for the program.
From roads to railways, ports to electrical grids, our infrastructure is highly relied upon. It's also highly in need of help.
"We're going to try and help President Trump delivers on his long standing promise to rebuild America's infrastructure," said Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore.