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Congress

Pedal Power

Congressman Peter DeFazio makes the case for passing Biden administration legislation that includes money for protected bike lanes

BlogNews 2 years ago

Led by a few children, a large group of bicyclists pile into a bike lane on 13th Avenue. It’s a mile-long path separated from car … Continue reading →

Going Electric

Congressman Peter DeFazio and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg make case for transportation bills currently in Congress

BlogNews 2 years ago

The Lane Transit District blue electric bus jolts forward when Congressman Peter DeFazio, sitting in the driver’s seat, accelerates in LTD’s parking bay.  He circles … Continue reading →

Rep. Peter DeFazio on Recent Congressional Actions

From green infrastructure to COVID-19 relief, the congressman says some of these actions are overdue

News 2 years ago

With support from the Biden administration, Rep. Peter DeFazio says Congress is moving forward on some important pieces of legislation — tackling green infrastructure, COVID-19 … Continue reading →

DeFazio Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill During White House Meeting

The U.S. Rep expects economic recovery package to pass by mid-March

News 2 years ago

During a meeting on Feb. 5 with President Joe Biden, Rep. Peter DeFazio sat alongside other House Democratic leadership to discuss the next COVID-19 relief … Continue reading →

Pro-Trump Mob Leads an Insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Oregon’s politicians speak out on right-wing extremists break into U.S. Capitol, and a rally turns violent in Salem

BlogNews 2 years ago

As Congress met to certify the 2020 presidential electoral votes on Jan. 6, pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building, forcing legislators into lockdown at … Continue reading →

DeFazio and Other Democrats Push for Comprehensive Stimulus Package

In the wake of Oregon wildfires, Congressman Peter DeFazio is asking for more disaster relief funds with the stimulus bill

News 2 years ago

By Taylor Perse and Taylor Griggs Recent wildfires in Oregon decimated communities across the state. This disaster, combined with ongoing economic struggle in the face … Continue reading →

Surf’s Up On The Blue Wave

Rep. Peter DeFazio looks toward two years of Democrats controlling the House, rebuilding America and the future of the U.S.

News 4 years ago

Politics is a lot like sports: Your team is either on offense or defense. House Democrats have been on defense since 2010. In the aftermath … Continue reading →

Wyden finishes First Amendment tour in Eugene

Invites Eugene interfaith group to hear concerns of practicing religion

BlogNews 5 years ago

Inside the Wayne Morse Family Farm house, you can find the name of then-future senator Ron Wyden on a phone message for Sen. Wayne Morse. … Continue reading →

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