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Congressmen Schrader, Defazio, & Walden Release Joint Statement on Progress of O&C Trust Talks

“Oregon’s federally forested communities deserve a long-term plan that allows them to return to the tradition of self-reliance that embodies the best traditions of our state. We have worked together ...

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Budget, Deficit Reduction & Fiscal Reform
Schrader Joins Bipartisan Group of 100 Representatives In Urging Super Committee to "Go Big"

Congressman Kurt Schrader today joined a 100 member strong bipartisan group of representatives in releasing a letter calling for the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction to target at least $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next ten years

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Budget, Deficit Reduction & Fiscal Reform
Schrader Pushes for Super Committee to "Go Big" In Bipartisan Special Order

Congressman Kurt Schrader joined Congressman Reid Ribble (R-WI) during a bipartisan special order on the Floor of the House of Representatives Tuesday evening to urge the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction to "go big"

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Schrader Announces Town Halls in West Linn and Keizer

Congressman Kurt Schrader announced today that he will hold town hall meetings in West Linn and Keizer this month to discuss our fiscal future. These meetings will include a detailed conversation about how our current fiscal problems developed and what needs to happen in the coming years.

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Schrader Calls on House Leaders to Focus on Compromise Not Political Charades

Congressman Kurt Schrader today voted against H.R. 2693. He released the following statement explaining his vote

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Oregon congressional delegation requests investigation into broken National Guard bonus contracts

Schrader joins Oregon delegation to ask why soldiers are being punished for mistakes outside their control, request Inspector General to investigate violated contracts both in Oregon and Nationwide.

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Schrader Works to Amend Constitution to Control Campaign Spending

Schrader introduces constitutional amendment limiting special interest money in elections.

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Schrader, Defazio and Wu Fight to Prohibit Drilling Off Oregon Coast

The Oregon members are attempting to exempt the Oregon coast from H.R. 2021 which would make it easier for oil companies to get permits for deep-water drilling operations.

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Schrader Opposes Debt Ceiling Increase Without Fiscal Reforms

Calls on Congress to implement the real fiscal reforms our budget requires.

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Schrader to Host Live Mobile Video Town Hall

One of the first Members of Congress in the nation to reach out to constituents via this new technology.

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