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July 17, 2003
Washington, D.C. — A Congressional Subcommittee has approved legislation funding a variety of important Oregon transportation projects Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) announced today. Blumenauer requested the funding earlier this year.
“At a time when Oregon’s economy is hurting, federal investment in our region is particularly important,” said Blumenauer.
July 16, 2003
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) will offer an amendment this week to the fiscal year 2004 Interior Appropriations bill to protect the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges, located on the border of Oregon and California. The amendment would limit commercial farming on the refuge to less water intensive crops.
July 15, 2003
Washington, D.C. — The House of Representatives last night approved an amendment offered by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore) to the Fiscal Year 2004 Agriculture Appropriations bill to improve enforcement of animal fighting bans under the federal Animal Welfare Act. Blumenauer argued that the U. S.
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July 8, 2003
By Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Congressman Jim Leach for The New York Times
July 8, 2003
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) will testify before the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in 2253 Rayburn Building in Washington, DC regarding his opposition to GSA’s renovation plans for the Pioneer Courthouse.
July 8, 2003
Washington, D.C. — During debate today on the House floor over the fiscal year 2004 Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations bill Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) highlighted critical funding shortfalls in addressing cleanup of unexploded ordnance (UXO), proposing to shift funds from the controversial and questionable missile defense program to fund cleanup of UXO.
June 27, 2003
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision today upholding the constitutionality of the University of Michigan’s admission policies:
"Today’s decision by the Supreme Court upholding affirmative action is a victory for all Americans.
June 27, 2003
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s Supreme Court decision striking down state sodomy laws:
"This historic ruling is a landmark victory for gays and lesbians who have been unjustly targeted as criminals for far too long and also for the personal liberties of all Americans.
June 26, 2003
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) together with his Democratic colleagues from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced a $50 billion transportation investment package designed to stimulate the economy and create jobs. The latest unemployment figures show Oregon once again with the highest unemployment in the nation, at 8.2 %.
June 25, 2003
Washington, D.C. — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved legislation reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to Amtrak, the nation’s intercity passenger rail system. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a member of the Committee, supported the legislation which would authorize $2 billion annually for Amtrak over the next three years.