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Portland, OR – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Congressman Kurt Schrader today spoke with the Commandant of the Coast Guard and got assurance from him that the November 30^th date previously set for the closure of the Newport helicopter facility would be extended to December 15^th. The Coast Guard agreed that this additional time would allow for a more extensive and thorough discussion of the risks to recreational fishing, commercial fishing and other activities on the Central Coast of Oregon.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Wyden, Merkley, Schrader, DeFazio, Blumenauer and Bonamici to Coast Guard: Keep Newport Air Facility Open Through Crabbing Season

October 22, 2014

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined today with Oregon Representatives Kurt Schrader, Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici to call on the U.S. Coast Guard to hold off on its abrupt decision to shut down its Newport Air Facility and to keep open this important piece of the coastal safety net through the busy crabbing season.

The Coast Guard with little notice announced this month that it plans to close the Newport Air Facility by December 1.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Rep. Bonamici Praises Grant for Portland-Based Non-Profit, Highlights Local Veteran’s Story

October 10, 2014

Press Release

Portland, OR – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) emphasized the importance of the $6 million grant awarded to Portland’s Transition Projects and highlighted the story of a veteran and his family who received help from the organization.

Issues:Veterans

Bonamici tour reveals how SHS students are preparing for high-tech future

October 10, 2014

In The News

Sherwood Gazette

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Workplace policies must change with economic realities

October 10, 2014

In The News

Rep. Bonamici

The Hillsboro Tribune

Issues:Jobs and Economy