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PORTLAND, OR – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Oregon’s First District. Harrison Wallace of Portland won the contest with his photograph entitled, “Love in the Third Degree.” Congresswoman Bonamici will host a reception to celebrate Harrison’s winning submission Tuesday evening at her district office in Portland. Members of the community and press are invited to attend.

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici hailed today’s announcement by the U.S. Labor Department that the U.S. economy created 227,000 jobs in February:

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement on National Consumer Protection Week, which is recognized from March 4 – 10, 2012.

Today, the entire Oregon congressional delegation wrote to request that President Obama expedite approval of a federal disaster declaration to help communities recover from damage inflicted by severe winter storms that began on January 17.

The declaration was first requested in a February 16 letter from Governor John Kitzhaber to President Obama. That letter was followed up by today’s bipartisan letter to the President.

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced that she will soon hold a series of town hall meetings across Oregon’s First Congressional District.

“A critical part of my role in Congress is to be a strong voice for my constituents,” said Bonamici. “I invite all residents to come and share their ideas. By working together, we can find productive and effective ways to face our nation’s challenges.”

The meetings are open to the public and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating. No RSVPs are required.