| Congressman Blumenauer Hosts Rebuilding and Renewing America Summit II |
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Congressman Blumenauer, in conjunction with the Port of Portland and Portland State University, presented the second Rebuilding and Renewing America conference [VIDEO]. The conference, featuring panelists and participants from across the state, focused on three major issues: cleaning up the Portland Harbor, energy transmission, and the development of a new bridge and transportation plan for crossing the Columbia River. A variety of interest groups and stakeholders were invited to make presentations, from non-profit groups, environmental and community activists, business, labor, and elected officials. The conference was opened with comments from PSU President Wim Wiewel, Bill Wyatt of the Port of Portland, Congressman Blumenauer, and Oregon House Speaker Dave Hunt. A keynote address was delivered by Matt Rose, President, Chairman, and CEO of BNSF.
Rebuilding and Renewing America Summit Panelists
Harbor Panel: Moderator: Steve Novick
Energy Transmission Panel: Moderator: Rep. Tobias Read
CRC Panel: Moderator: Steve Clark, Pamplin Media and Trimet Board
Response Panel: Panelist: Duncan Wyse
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