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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)today released the following statement explaining her vote against repeal of the Affordable Care Act law.

“Today I voted against the 37^th attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. What we need now is a constructive dialogue about effectively implementing this landmark legislation, but instead we’re getting another bill that has no chance of becoming law.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) has announced that Mary Root, a student at Saint Mary’s Academy in Portland, Oregon, is the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for Oregon’s 1^st Congressional District.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today voted against H.R. 1406–legislation that would allow private employers to avoid paying overtime wages to employees working more than 40 hours per week if they offer their employees “comp” time off instead. The bill is officially named the “Working Families Flexibility Act,” but critics have renamed it the “More Work, Less Pay Act,” highlighting that the legislation increases burdens on working families living paycheck to paycheck.

Beaverton, Ore. — Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that the Housing Authority of Washington County is now eligible for 35 HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers in addition to the 25 vouchers they have already been awarded. Bonamici requested the additional vouchers in letters to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs. The vouchers will be used to provide housing for homeless veterans in Washington County.

Beaverton, Ore.—On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) will host an open house for constituents of the 1st Congressional District at her newly-opened district office in Beaverton, Oregon. Bonamici and her dedicated outreach and casework staff will be there to greet area residents and provide information about services the office offers.

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) this week led a group of 76 Members of Congress working to restore Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I funding cut by the sequester. In a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education, the members urged the committee to reverse sequester cuts to Title I and appropriate funding for WIA job search and job placement programs at the fiscal year 2013 level.

Washington, DC--Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement in reaction to Nike’s decision to expand in Washington County.

“I’m thrilled with Nike’s decision to expand in Washington County. I congratulate the company and all of the local officials who have worked so hard to make this happen. The expansion will be a great boost to our local economy, and it couldn’t have happened without everyone working together.”

Beaverton, Ore.--Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced several additional town hall meetings in April, following successful meetings in Seaside and Warrenton earlier this month. The town hall meetings will be in Beaverton, Forest Grove, Columbia City, Portland, Sherwood, and McMinnville.

“It’s important for me to listen to the people I represent and to take their ideas back to Washington,” said Bonamici. “These events offer a great opportunity for me to listen to the concerns of Oregonians throughout the district, answer questions, and get feedback.”