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@RepBonamici

Representing Oregon's 1st District. Working to strengthen , support , & . Proud mom of two grown kids.

Joined April 2012
Born October 14

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  1. I’m grateful for these educators and appreciate all they do to help non-traditional students overcome barriers.

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  2. The GED serves as a powerful tool to expand access to higher education and employment, and Oregon GED educators are doing impressive work with students who didn’t finish high school on the traditional path.

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  3. Thank you to and 96 of our colleagues who joined us in calling on to abandon his proposal to dissolve the EPA's independent office for scientific analysis.

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  4. The horrific murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is deeply disturbing. I urge a full investigation into what happened & accountability for those responsible. Mr Khashoggi’s final column reminds us why freedom of the press is so vital and must be protected

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  5. I enjoyed visiting the new Sato Elementary School in Beaverton! They are doing wonderful work with to provide students an engaging, well-rounded education.

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    8 hours ago

    Thank you for your letter to address attendees to this weekend's screening of Jeanne Hallacy's Mother, Daughter, Sister about rape as a weapon of war by the Burmese military.

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  7. Knowing what to do when an earthquake hits could save your life. Learn more about how to prepare and join the today at 10:18 a.m. to practice! Find details about Oregon’s here:

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  8. Oct 17

    Did you or someone you know attend Corinthian Colleges? If so, a court recently ordered the Department of Education to stop collecting on related student loans if the borrower applies for cancellation. Find out how to do that here:

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  9. Oct 17

    In every corner of NW Oregon, I hear about the urgent need for affordable, stable housing and wrap-around services. I had a productive discussion about these important issues yesterday with and will continue to fight for programs that support low-income residents.

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    . is coming after Medicare & Social Security after their tax cuts for millionaires & big corporations blew a massive hole in our debt & deficits. Democrats are & committed to protecting the benefits Americans work a lifetime to earn.

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  11. Oct 16

    Secretary DeVos must stop putting the interest of for-profit companies before the interest of students. I call on her to immediately and faithfully implement the Borrower Defense rule and stop collecting on the loans of borrowers seeking relief.

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  12. Oct 16

    As of May 2018, there were 1,495 Oregonians with pending Borrower Defense claims. Today’s court decision means that those student borrowers who were cheated by predatory colleges will finally get the justice and financial relief they deserve.

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  13. Oct 16

    The Borrower Defense Rule was designed to protect the many students who were defrauded by predatory, for-profit colleges. Secretary DeVos tried to stop it, but today a U.S. District Court held that the rule must be implemented.

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  14. Oct 16

    Congratulations, Brigette! I hope you enjoy traveling to DC to help light the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which will come from our beautiful Willamette National Forest.

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    October 15 marks the 1 year anniversary of going viral thanks to brave survivors like , & countless others who came forward to tell their stories of sexual harassment&assault. We've sparked a national discussion and made real progress. [THREAD]

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  16. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    Thank you for meeting with us today to talk about nuclear abolition, clean energy, and peacebuilding for public health. Great to hear about your work representing Oregonians and share about our health advocacy!

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  17. Oct 15

    Condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.

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  18. Oct 15

    .’s contributions to technology, science, health care, music, and the arts will be felt long after his passing - which came too soon. His generosity, curiosity, and creativity touched countless lives.

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  19. Oct 12

    Today is the 20th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard. I am proud to cosponsor a resolution to honor Matthew and to affirm continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for all LGBTQ Americans.

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    Oct 12

    We are thrilled to welcome everyone at the first annual Elevate Inclusion Summit. You can feel the energy in the room as we discuss empowerment and inclusion in and investing and welcome the crowd

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