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March 18, 2021

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, U.S. Reps. Earl Blumeneaur and Suzanne Bonamici, and state legislators Sen. Ginny Burdick and Rep. Lisa Reynolds have sent similar to petitions to Mayorkas, whose office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.


March 18, 2021
Oregon has a rapidly aging population, and unfortunately age discrimination in the workplace remains disturbingly pervasive.

March 17, 2021
Today we are marking Women’s History Month with two historic bills that will advance equality, safety, and justice for women.

March 17, 2021
Child care is essential to our economy and the well-being of our families and communities.

March 16, 2021
The Congressional Art Competition is an exciting opportunity for young artists to express themselves and share their creativity and vision through artwork.
Issues:Education

March 15, 2021

"It will help the senior citizen in Seaside who needs a vaccine but doesn't have access to the internet," Bonamici said in a statement. "It will help the new mom and her husband, both paramedics, who don't have access to paid family leave and can't afford child care.


March 15, 2021
Predatory debt collection is a pervasive problem that threatens consumers, their livelihoods, and their well-being.

March 12, 2021

In 2016, there were 45,567 youth placed in 1,772 behavioral facilities nationwide, according to a U.S. Justice Department report. In Oregon, the once popular Sequel Youth and Family Services facility which operated from 2016 to 2018 faces potential child abuse investigations by U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 12, 2021

Still, Oregon Democratic co-sponsors Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici remain committed. During a confirmation hearing last month for EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Merkley emphasized asbestos and the TSCA evaluation (Greenwire, Feb. 4). Martina McLennan, a spokesperson for Merkley, said the senator "remains extremely concerned" about the lack of a U.S.