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Rep. Salinas votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

By Portland Courant | Jun 17, 2024

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Rep. Salinas votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

By Portland Courant | May 21, 2024

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Rep. Blumenauer votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Portland Courant | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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2 illegal aliens arrive at Portland airport during eight month span

By Portland Courant | May 7, 2024

New data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows that 2 illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela entered the country through the Portland, Oregon airport between January 2023 and August 2023 through the CHNV program.

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Catholic Vote President: ‘I am pledging to make the maximum donation from our PAC to any credible pro-life candidate who steps forward to challenge’ Rep. Lori Chávez-DeRemer

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 23, 2023

The president of Catholic Vote has retracted the group’s support for U.S. Rep. Lori Chávez-DeRemer, saying his group will support “any credible pro-life” challenger to the congresswoman.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Oregon

By Portland Courant | Jul 11, 2022

These Oregon political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Portland archbishop praises decision to deny Pelosi communion over ‘grave evil’

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 2, 2022

Alexander Sample, Portland’s archbishop, has endorsed San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s decision last week to deny Holy Communion to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over her stance on abortion rights.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Oregon

By Portland Courant | Jun 1, 2022

These Oregon political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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OR SENATOR 2: Wyden Delivers Floor Speech in Support of Jackson Nomination

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2022

Madam President, I’ve already announced that I will support Judge Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson’s character and her qualifications are unassailable, but that hasn’t stopped Senate Republicans from treating her disgracefully.

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OR U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 3: Blumenauer Calls for “Reset,” Announces Housing Agenda

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

On Thursday, March 17, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), will release his legislative agenda and report for reigniting federal investment in affordable housing.

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OR SENATOR 1: Following Women's Health Protection Act Vote, Merkley Vows to Continue Fighting For the Right to make Health Care Decisions Free of Political Interference

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2022

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—an original co-sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA)—released the following statement today after Republican Senators blocked consideration of this legislation, which would codify Roe v. Wade into federal law:

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $2,900 to James Rubin

By Portland Courant | Nov 27, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $2,900 to James Rubin on Sept. 30, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $4,800 to Lisa Thompson

By Portland Courant | Nov 26, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $4,800 to Lisa Thompson on Sept. 20, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $1,000 to Bennet Yee

By Portland Courant | Nov 25, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $1,000 to Bennet Yee on Sept. 16, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $1,000 to Stan Amy

By Portland Courant | Nov 24, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $1,000 to Stan Amy on Sept. 20, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $5,800 to Nancy Pfund

By Portland Courant | Nov 23, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $5,800 to Nancy Pfund on Sept. 16, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $2,700 to Karen Silverman

By Portland Courant | Nov 22, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $2,700 to Karen Silverman on Sept. 30, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $1,350 to John Vogelstein

By Portland Courant | Nov 21, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $1,350 to John Vogelstein on Sept. 30, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $1,350 to Barbara Manfrey

By Portland Courant | Nov 20, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $1,350 to Barbara Manfrey on Sept. 30, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Ronald Lee Wyden's campaign committee refunds $500 to Phyllis Korff

By Portland Courant | Oct 4, 2021

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Ronald Lee Wyden, Wyden for Senate, refunded $500 to Phyllis Korff on Aug. 31, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).