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Washington, DC — On Monday, March 15, 2004, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), the nation's leading advocate of "Livable Community" and smart growth public policy in Congress, will take part in a Livable Communities Tour of the Research Triangle hosted by Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.).

Washington, DC — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) together with Congressman Doug Bereuter (R-Neb.) will testify at a Senate Banking Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on flood insurance reform tomorrow, Thursday, March 11th at 2:30 p.m. in Room 538 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Washington, DC — In the aftermath of recent developments, by the President, the Massachusetts Supreme Court and the City of San Francisco, people are reassessing their feelings about gay marriage and public bodies are considering policy changes. Multnomah County is the most recent case.

Washington, DC — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) responded to President Bush’s announcement of his support for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, with the following statement:

Washington, DC — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) today congratulated the City of Portland, TriMet and Bechtel Corporation for receiving an award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for its outstanding public-private partnership in building the Airport MAX line. The award was announced during the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

Washington, DC — The United States Senate today approved legislation funding a variety of Oregon projects. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) requested the funding last year.

Highlights of funding for the Portland region include:

Washington, DC — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) will speak to the Third Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference at the Portland Hilton on Friday, January 23 at 8:30 AM. The conference is sponsored by the Local Government Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.