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U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and her hosts at Mirador had different things to talk about during her recent visit to the small-business lending platform in Portland.

For Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat, it was the flaws in a pending renewal of federal aid to higher education — particularly the changes backed by Republicans that she views as narrowing the opportunities for students to obtain aid.

President Trump's first State of the Union address was met with skepticism and wariness by Oregon's Democratic senators and representatives while the state's lone Republican on Capitol Hill said the commander-in-chief said the right things on the opioid epidemic, veterans services and the economy.

As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his first State of the Union address, Oregon Democrats have invited six "Dreamers" to Washington D.C. in hopes of putting a face to the more than 800,000 young men and women whose deportation protections are on the line starting March 8 if Congress doesn't extend the Obama-era program or come up with a permanent fix by then.

Washington DC – Northwest members of Congress are reacting to President Trump's State of the Union address last night. Oregon's lone Republican Congressman, Greg Walden says " I thought the President gave a good speech. I think it was important he talked about taking better care of our veterans. That's been an issue I've cared deeply about." He also thought it was important the President talked about the opiod crisis and economy.

Even as advocates celebrated the opening of Pomeroy Place in Aloha, which will provide housing for 20 low-income veterans and their families, a state official says many more could be built if lawmakers raise the recording fee at their upcoming session.

"We have a lot more work to do. We must end housing instability and homelessness for our veterans, our seniors, those who are disabled, and families," said Kenny LaPoint, assistant director for public affairs of the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department.