Rep. Kurt SchraderVerified account

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Proudly representing Oregon's 5th Congressional District

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Joined February 2009

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    I think this wall is a stupid idea and a rip off for the American taxpayer.

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  2. Representing more than 200 Willamette Valley Family Farms, odds are your fresh Oregon produce comes from . This farmer-owned cooperative supports Oregon’s iconic agricultural industry, which brings jobs to Oregon and grows healthy produce for the world.

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  3. During National Principal Month, I've been visiting principals at their schools to talk about what they are doing to lift up their schools, and what I can do to support that work. Thanks to Principal O’Neill for the work she does for her school, her teachers, and her students.

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  4. Oregon City is undergoing a transformation, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet with many of the business owners who are doing that work today at “Good Morning Oregon City.” Big thanks to the of Commerce and for hosting.

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  5. For more than three decades, grains have been a staple for many Oregonians. While their stone milling technique remains largely unchanged since Roman times, Bob has never stopped innovating his business which now rests with the Mill’s 650 employee-owners!

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  6. Congrats to for opening Barlow Hall, their new Industrial Technology Center. Oregon’s economy is changing, and I applaud the college for making sure that our students are ready for it.

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  7. Did you know that it’s National Principals Month? Thanks to Lake Oswego High’s Principal Dickinson for showing me how you are working to ensure that our students are successful, and for giving me a positive reason to visit the principal’s office!

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  8. With a little help from the , the Salem Area Mass Transit District is modernizing its fleet of “” with new, clean-burning compressed natural gas busses.

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  9. Pleased to meet with yesterday to talk about this Administration’s abhorrent immigration policy and what we can do in Congress to forge a new system that is strong, fair, and returns this country to the American ideals of respect and inclusion.

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  10. Retweeted
    Sep 12

    Calling all 4th Graders in Oregon: Governor Brown is hosting an essay contest and the lucky winner will travel to Washington, D.C. to light the tree in December! Learn more and submit your essay before Sept. 28. Happy writing!

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  11. Sep 6

    Congratulations to Ralph, Milo, and Ruby Sue on winning this year's Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill. If there's one thing we can always agree on here in Congress, it's a shared love for our four footed friends!

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  12. Sep 5

    We’ve got a competition brewing at ’s ! Text SCHRADER to 202-883-6007 to vote for Heavenly Haze brewed this summer in Portland with snow from Mt. Hood, pine needles from some OR Christmas trees & water from the well at Mt. Angel Abbey

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  13. Proud to join other Oregon coast legislators today at to talk about how we can ensure that our coastal communities have the resources and tools they need to be strong and resilient.

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  14. It’s not right that the DoD is withholding veteran retirement benefits for some who were involuntarily called back to service. Although my bill to fix this was pulled, I will continue to fight for our veterans, like Alan, who deserve their retirements.

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  15. Between their work raising money for local high school scholarships and volunteering on projects throughout the community, it’s hard to know how these Milwaukie Rotarians find the time. Thanks for talking with me today, and for the work you do for this community.

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  16. TMK Creamery’s philosophy is, “it all starts on the farm.” As a farmer, I couldn’t agree more. This family owned, Canby dairy does it all from growing the grain to packaging the cheese. Thanks for having me today!

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  17. Great to see the new Hazelnut Growers of Oregon facility ready to process the next batch of Oregon hazelnuts! Our state nut is really living up to its title.

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  18. With events like their lobster feed, which raises an incredible amount of money for charity, there is no denying that the Lake Oswego Rotary is a prime example of their motto, “Service Over Self.” Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today, it has been a pleasure.

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  19. We need changes to House rules like the proposal my bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus issued earlier this summer to give rank-and-file Members more power and control so the American people are actually represented. Read them here:

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  20. As we approach leadership elections in the House, my support for our next Speaker will only go to someone who will put their focus on breaking the gridlock in Congress and working on solutions – whichever side of the aisle they come from – to the problems our country faces.

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  21. Aug 3

    Great day on the Molalla River with the Molalla River Alliance, . Since I started in Congress, I have introduced the Molalla River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to preserve the history and ecosystem of this magical place!

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