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"There's a tremendous need in our community and I was very pleased to advance these projects," Bonamici said, adding they would not only benefit Clatsop County, but the whole region. "We really looked for projects that need federal investment, are good for the region, create jobs, address public safety, the climate and other issues that are important to our region as well."
As several speakers at the rally noted, that figure is likely a vast undercount as many incidents go unreported. Among those who spoke virtually at the rally were Oregon's U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Gov. Kate Brown.
The letter was signed by Representatives Alma Adams, Barbara Lee, Nanette Diaz, Barragán Ted Lieu, Joyce Beatty, Alan Lowenthal, Earl Blumenauer, James McGovern, Suzanne Bonamici…
Oregon seniors will soon receive more than $18 million of additional support thanks to funding in the American Rescue Plan and a push by Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. Bonamici said the financial support is a new round of aid to help address the growing needs of seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing funding for meals, vaccination efforts, caregivers, long term care ombuds support, and more programs under the Older Americans Act (OAA).
"Arts and culture bring our communities together, sustain our economy, spark our imagination and bring us comfort - especially during difficult times," said Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "I've been advocating for robust funding that will help our arts and culture organizations survive the economic devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, and I'm grateful that Oregon will be receiving this emergency funding from the American Rescue Plan."