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June 24, 2005
Washington, DC - The House of Representatives earlier this week approved legislation including $13 million for several Oregon-based organizations, including Oregon Ironworks, HemCon, Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI), and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center’s Oregon Medical Laser Center.
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June 23, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D – Ore.) today introduced a resolution honoring the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest and the Treaties of 1855 between these tribes and the United States of America.
June 6, 2005
Washington, D.C. -- The House of Representatives late last month approved legislation providing $220,000 for the Corps of Engineers to begin environmental restoration along Johnson Creek in the Springwater Industrial Area. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) requested congressional support for the project earlier this year.
June 6, 2005
Washington, D.C. -- The House of Representatives late last month approved legislation providing funding for several environmental projects in the Portland Metropolitan area, including restoration of Johnson Creek and stabilization of the St. John's landfill. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) requested congressional support for the projects earlier this year.
May 19, 2005
Washington, DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) will join with thousands of bicycling commuters and activists in celebrating National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20, 2005. He will lead a bike ride by the Congressional Bike Caucus from Garfield Circle at 7:40 am before making remarks at the Annual Bike to Work Day Celebration at 8:00 am at Freedom Plaza.
May 19, 2005
Washington DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s (D-Ore.) bill to recognize May as “National Bike Month,” cleared a major legislative hurdle yesterday, as the full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously adopted the measure. H. Con. Res. 145 can now be considered by the full House of Representatives as early as next week.
May 9, 2005
Washington, DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) announced today that he will oppose the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) when it comes up for a vote in Congress. This trade agreement, if approved by Congress, would create a “free trade” zone between the United States and other Central American countries similar to that of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
May 6, 2005
Washington DC – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) yesterday introduced a resolution to recognize May as “National Bike Month.” The League of American Bicyclists has celebrated May as National Bike Month since 1956. Sponsors of the bill hope that by recognizing May as “National Bike Month,” they will be able to highlight bicycling as a one of the most efficient modes of transportation.
April 29, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D – Ore) issued the following statement today regarding the hastily put together Budget Resolution, H Con Res 95. This conference report will create $2 trillion in deficits over the next 5 years when omitted costs are included, and will cut funding for such programs as Medicaid and food stamps.
April 26, 2005
Portland, Ore. –Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Senator Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) will host a trade forum on Monday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Buckley Center at the University of Portland. Trade is an integral part of Oregon’s economy with exports from the state totaling over $11 billion in 2004.