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Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement explaining her opposition to H.R. 1526, the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act sponsored by Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA)
“There is no question that federal policy governing the management of O&C lands must change, and I applaud my colleagues Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Walden, and Mr. Schrader for the long hours they have devoted to this issue to try to reach a solution.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement in opposition to a continuing resolution that would make funding the government through December 15 contingent upon defunding the Affordable Care Act.
“A government shutdown risks an economic slowdown at a time when many Oregon families and small businesses are still struggling. It is essential that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle work together to keep the government open.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today voted against a bill that would remove 4 million Americans from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. She opposed the $39 billion cut, citing the devastating impact it would have on families still struggling to earn a living wage following the recent recession. Bonamici also opposed a $20 billion cut to the program that was considered in June as part of the 2013 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (H.R. 1947). That bill was defeated by a significant bipartisan majority.