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We are becoming increasingly aware of contamination in our rivers, creeks and streams that occurs when we "flush" unwanted or unused pharmaceuticals. On Saturday, Septemeber 25th, the Drug Enforcement Adminsitration, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, are sponsoring a national drug take back event from 10:00 am -2:00 pm.
"This new funding is absolutely critical to keeping teachers on the job and ensuring we are able to offer our children a quality education," said Blumenauer. "Now more than ever, America must invest in our education system to ensure that we remain competitive in the global economy.
On September 13, Congressman Blumenauer addressed the Denver Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership Exchange, a delegation of 150 of Denver’s leading business and civic leaders, as they visited Portland to learn more about the region’s transportation, land use, and economic successes and challenges.
Last week, Congressman Blumenauer attended the grand opening of the Gateway Center for Domestic Violence Services. He helped cut the ribbon along with Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen, Senator Ron Wyden, Advisory Council Member Teri Doyle, Director Martha Strawn Morris, and Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman.
The members of Pastor Jones' church would likely tell you they support America's men and women in uniform. Yet as the Kabul protest and subsequent statements from Gen. David Petraeus have made clear, his event "is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems -- not just here, but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community."
As students throughout the Portland region returned to schools today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer joined a festive First Day of School event at Jason Lee Elementary School in NE Portland. Also on hand were Portland Public Schools Superintendent Carole Smith and Portland Public School Board Member Dilafruz Williams. The visiting dignitaries congratulated Sascha Perrins and Jason Lee'
The response comes on the heels of a decision by a federal judge in Portland that a suit by 26 members of the Oregon National Guard against KBR over their exposure to cancer-causing hexavalent chromium at a KBR facility in Iraq is supported by facts and may proceed. Given the likelihood that KBR's actions endangered U.S.