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Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement after being sworn in as a member of the 114th Congress, beginning her second full term as the representative for Oregon’s First Congressional District.
“It’s an honor to return to Washington to represent Northwest Oregon. I am eager to get to work on policies that support working families, increase opportunities for American workers and businesses, strengthen public education, protect our environment, and maintain support systems for seniors and the most vulnerable.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bill to fund the government through September 2015.
“We should not be passing a funding bill that threatens the well-being of working families and the safety of the American public. Congress should make sure that the government continues to operate, but the bill the House passed today includes multiple provisions that will be harmful to Americans, especially those who are still struggling.
Washington, D.C. – Following their repeated calls to ensure the safety of residents in coastal areas, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representatives Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici today announced the Congress has passed legislation that will keep the U.S. Coast Guard’s air facility at Newport open through the coming year.