Oct 1, 2015
I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak on this issue. I listened to the impassioned pleas from my friends on the other side of the aisle about horrific acts of the thugs who run Iran. Nobody disputes that, and…
Earl Blumenauer
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Earl Francis Blumenauer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenauer has been a prominent advocate for environmental issues and urban development. He has played a significant role in legislation related to transportation, health care, and social justice, often emphasizing the importance of local community input in federal decision-making processes.
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Sep 30, 2015
Politico yesterday had a fascinating story about Chuck Schumer, widely expected to become the next Democratic leader in the Senate, in talks with Republican leaders in the House and Senate about a major tax and infrastructure deal. It…
Sep 29, 2015
Amidst all the turmoil on the world stage, I think many of us are still processing the visit from Pope Francis last week, his call for us to care for the planet, for our fellow man, for all of God's creatures. In the background here on…
Sep 18, 2015
It is bizarre to watch the manufactured controversy surrounding ambush-type, heavily edited filming used to discredit Planned Parenthood. These attacks do not reflect my experience and knowledge of the amazing, dedicated, civic-minded men…
Sep 11, 2015
Our Speaker stood before us a few minutes ago and sounded a somber, serious note. I am sorry the process that we are going through does not reflect that somber, serious attitude. It is sad that it has come to this: a parody of what could…
Sep 10, 2015
I concluded my summer tour of Oregon at the fire control center on the Warm Springs Indian reservation. Summer was an amazing time in my State. Smoke enveloped downtown Portland and drifted all the way for 270 miles to the south in…
Sep 9, 2015
Our vote on the nuclear agreement with Iran will be the most important decision I have made in Congress since voting against the disastrous Iraq war. I am under no illusions that the clerics and military that run Iran are friends of the…
Jul 29, 2015
Predictably, Congress is sidestepping the transportation funding issue for the 34th time with yet another short-term extension, this one until the end of October. No nation has become great building its infrastructure 3 months, 8 months…
Jul 29, 2015
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. It is a little frustrating as we watch these disparate subjects lumped together on the floor with truncated debate. I want to speak to just one element that we are discussing here today, and that deals…
Jul 29, 2015
If we did our job, sending clear signals about transportation funding, the appropriating committee, the T&I, if they knew what they were working with, could come forth with a bill easily in 2 months, so we wouldn't have to continue this…
Jul 29, 2015
Work next week. Fund the transportation bill. Let the committee know what parameters they have and be able to revitalize and rebuild this country. It is time for us to step up.
Jul 29, 2015
I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy, and I appreciate the way he framed this rule debate. Mr. Speaker, we have sort of a hodgepodge here of items that really deserve careful, sustained attention. There is no reason to lump this together…
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