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 ... Read More
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 Read More
Budget, Deficit Reduction & Fiscal Reform
Schrader Pushes for Super Committee to "Go Big" In Bipartisan Special OrderCongressman 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" Read MoreSchrader Announces Town Halls in West Linn and KeizerCongressman 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. Read MoreSchrader Calls on House Leaders to Focus on Compromise Not Political CharadesCongressman Kurt Schrader today voted against H.R. 2693. He released the following statement explaining his vote Read MoreOregon congressional delegation requests investigation into broken National Guard bonus contractsSchrader 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. Read MoreSchrader Works to Amend Constitution to Control Campaign SpendingSchrader introduces constitutional amendment limiting special interest money in elections. Read MoreSchrader, Defazio and Wu Fight to Prohibit Drilling Off Oregon CoastThe 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. Read MoreSchrader Opposes Debt Ceiling Increase Without Fiscal ReformsCalls on Congress to implement the real fiscal reforms our budget requires. Read MoreSchrader to Host Live Mobile Video Town HallOne of the first Members of Congress in the nation to reach out to constituents via this new technology. Read More |