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@RepPeterDeFazio

Representing the 4th Congressional District in Oregon

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Joined February 2011
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  1. 4 hours ago

    Student loan servicers have been lying to borrowers. My bill, the HIGHER ED Act, would ensure that those who serve in the public sector receive the loan forgiveness they deserve:

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  2. Oct 17

    The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill will take place tomorrow, October 18, at 10:18 AM. Remember--when the ground starts to shake, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.

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  3. Oct 17

    I am honored to receive a 100 on ’s Congressional Scorecard for my support of LGBTQ equality. No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, or who they love.

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  4. Oct 15

    More than 65,000 people in OR suffer from Alzheimer's—and that's not including the caregivers and families of those afflicted. I joined the this weekend in Eugene to talk about what Congress can do to help find a cure and better support caregivers.

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  5. Oct 12

    Congratulations to student Justin Gallegos on becoming the first professional athlete with Cerebral Palsy to sign a contract with . Justin, your dedication and determination are an inspiration to us all. Go Ducks!

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  6. Oct 12

    President Trump is dragging the U.S. into another unending conflict in the Middle East, this time in Yemen. I led 50+ of my colleagues in demanding the Trump administration provide its justification for our involvement in this unnecessary conflict.

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  7. Oct 11

    Not only does climate change affect our weather and sea levels, it is extending wildfire season by months and making fires burn hotter. We must take action to reduce greenhouse gasses and combat the serious effects of climate change.

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  8. Oct 10

    Thanks for connecting students to place-based education at . I helped to expand the Oregon Caves Monument and am thrilled more students will be able to visit this iconic landmark:

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  9. Oct 8

    A conservative-led Supreme Court will threaten not only a woman’s right to choice, but voting rights for generations to come. Now more than ever, we must fight to protect the right for everybody to vote and have their voices be heard.

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  10. Oct 6

    Brett Kavanaugh is a die-hard partisan political operative who has shown that he does not have the temperament to be a Supreme Court Justice. I'm disappointed by the Senate's confirmation today, and pledge to do all I can to protect Americans from his extremist positions.

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  11. Oct 2

    Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. I’m proud to be a leader in Congress in protecting Oregon’s extraordinary wild rivers for today as well as for future generations.

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  12. Sep 28

    Ten years ago, Wall Street crashed our economy and then came crawling to Congress for a $700B bailout. Defeating that bill remains one of my proudest moments in Congress. Unfortunately, Wall Street eventually got their way, and today, they’re up to their same old tricks.

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  13. Sep 28

    Today, House GOP passed a bill to make permanent massive tax cuts for the wealthy and cap state and local tax deductions, hurting blue states like Oregon and costing $5 trillion over 20 years. Today’s legislation put more nails in the coffin of the GOP fiscal hawk.

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    Sep 27

    Dr. Ford is risking her safety, her privacy and her well-being to testify today before . We stand with her, all of 's accusers, and every woman brave enough to speak truth to power. She deserves a full, fair and respectful hearing.

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  15. Sep 26

    Met with members of the today including Sause Bros. of Coos Bay. We discussed the Jones Act, which requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported on ships built, owned and operated by U.S. citizens.

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  16. Sep 26

    I’m proud to have helped secure long-overdue funds to help Oregon’s fisheries after last year's poor salmon season. These funds will allow fishermen to keep their businesses afloat and help to maintain a major economic engine for our coastal communities.

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    Sep 19

    It’s a frightening reality—airliners full of passengers who cannot be safely evacuated within 90 seconds.

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  18. Sep 19

    The Supreme Court has taken the first step towards transparency by ordering "dark money" groups to reveal the sources of their donations, but there are still too many places to hide contributions. We need to get *all* anonymous money OUT of our elections:

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  19. Sep 19

    Last year Republicans passed their tax bill, a behemoth that exploded our national debt and cut taxes for the very wealthiest. This week, the WH has admitted that they'll pay for their plan with cuts to Medicare and Social Security:

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  20. Sep 17

    Meanwhile, multinationals continue to enjoy tax loopholes under the GOP tax law. My bill would put an end to incentives luring American jobs and dollars to other countries: (2/2)

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