I spent last week back in Oregon and it felt good to get back to my favorite part of my job: speaking with Oregonians and learning about their ideas and concerns. There’s no doubt that the most important people I meet with each day are the working families I represent
During my time as Director of Portland Habitat for Humanity, I saw how home ownership transformed families. I had the privilege to work side-by-side with parents who put in thousands of hours and enormous effort to build a safe home for their children. A home provides the foundation for families
Every time I walk past the bronze statue of John McLoughlin in the U.S. Capitol, I’m reminded of the adventurous spirit and welcoming nature of Oregonians. McLoughlin, the “Father of Oregon,” recognized the special character of Oregon Country and reached out to American settlers heading west to seek a new
Last year I visited over 100 towns across our state and I spoke with thousands of Oregonians about the challenges we face together. In Mill City, I spoke to a family that owned a coffee shop employing three generations. They loved their work and attracted regular customers, but as a
Washington, DC – Today, Energy and National Resources Chairman Jeff Bingaman reintroduced legislation to protect important public lands in Oregon, including an expansion of the Mt. Hood Wilderness Area. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the move and pledged to support passage of the legislation. “Mt. Hood has long been one
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