Press Releases
December 20, 2018
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New reporting finds presence of asbestos in talcum powder, including baby powders marketed for use on infants
We write to express our deep concern about recent reporting from Reuters detailing the presence of asbestos in talcum powder products used in a variety of consumer goods, including baby powders commonly used on infants.
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December 20, 2018
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Research Will Help Communities Respond to Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia, Which Harm Fisheries and Threaten Public Health
Updating this program and investing in research on HABs and hypoxia will help Oregonians and people across the country who are facing the dangerous effects of exposure to harmful algal blooms in drinking water sources, oceans, and lakes.
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December 20, 2018
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For too long our criminal justice system has meted out punishment that outweighs the crimes. Too many nonviolent offenders have been locked away for lengthy periods of time, preventing them from being with their families and contributing to their communities.
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December 19, 2018
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We write to respectfully request that you allocate robust funding in the President’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget request for programs that address a widespread and ever-increasing problem: toxic algal blooms, also called harmful algal blooms (HABs).
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December 18, 2018
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The Federal Commission on School Safety’s recommendations prove once again that the Trump Administration is not acting in the best interest of students.
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December 18, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05), along with Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), announced the designation of Oregon’s Van Duzer Corridor as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) this month.
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December 13, 2018
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We write to convey our grave concern that time is running out for the United States to work to reverse and mitigate the worst effects of a warming climate.
December 12, 2018
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Federal agriculture and food programs have not kept pace with the new challenges facing many small farms and our most vulnerable populations, and it is past time that we act to provide a meaningful safety net.
December 12, 2018
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These deeply troubling findings confirm the initial reporting that [Education Department officials] - either knowingly or unknowingly - cited or relied on false and misleading information to reach the conclusion that ACICS's federal recognition should be restored.
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December 4, 2018
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Creativity and innovation are key to our economy and essential to future economic growth.
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