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October 31, 2023 at 3:00 AM

My Decision

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, For weeks, I have had two versions of this announcement in my back pocket. One announced that I am running again for re-election. The other is an announcement that this would be my last term in public office. It is a difficult decisio…

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November 18, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Forget the presidents, this is the era of Nancy Pelosi

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, For the presidents under whom Nancy Pelosi served as Speaker of the House, it was her work that made their legacies possible. She isn't just the most consequential and accomplished speaker in American history. Presidents come and go …

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November 9, 2022 at 4:25 AM

Thank you

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, I am happy to report that I have been reelected to another term in Congress. Your trust and support mean more to me than you will ever know. As we await further results, and regardless of the outcome, my commitment is to make sure th…

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November 8, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Is it over yet?

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, Is it over yet? Not for another few hours! Please be sure to vote. Put your ballot in an official drop box before 8 p.m. (find a drop box using this tool or OregonVotes.gov/dropbox) or mail it in time to make sure it's postmarked wit…

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November 3, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Three things today

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, Election Day is coming fast! I'm looking forward to our team campaigning all weekend long. Please consider joining as we canvass, phone bank, and rally our support for Tina Kotek and other local candidates whose races are too close …

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November 1, 2022 at 6:04 PM

One Week to Go

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friend, Today marks the final week before one of the most consequential elections I've ever seen. On November 8, Oregonians will decide who controls Congress and our own state. There are just two things I'm going to ask you to do this week. …

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October 28, 2022 at 4:06 PM

What a week!

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, What a phenomenal week! I was delighted to welcome Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders to Oregon for some of the most energetic rallies I've ever participated in. The support for our Democratic candidates for Congress, gove…

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October 26, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Democracy on the line

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2022 midterm elections, where nationwide the fundamental issue of elections themselves are on the ballot. That is correct: nearly 350 candidates in races across the country are MAGA Republicans repeating the ridiculou…

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October 25, 2022 at 4:02 PM

How you can help in the final 14 days

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, There are just 14 days to go until Election Day! There is still plenty of time to make a difference and help in critical races throughout our state. The road to the majority goes straight through Oregon. Our governor's race and thre…

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October 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM

A vote for Betsy is a vote for Drazan

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, By now I hope you know that I detest the season of political emails, texts, and calls just as much as you. In particular when the intent is to provoke fear and anger as opposed to thought and reason. I want to be candid with you tha…

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October 18, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Your body. Your rights. Your vote.

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear friends, 2022 has been harrowing for anyone who cares about abortion rights. Earlier this year a majority of activist, right wing extremist Supreme Court justices overruled Roe v. Wade. Overnight, Americans lost 50 years of settled case law…

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October 14, 2022 at 4:02 PM

The Congress you deserve

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, Earlier in August I shared specific items that Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate have accomplished in Congress so far. Not only did we pass major pieces of legislation into law—there is even more ready to go and …

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October 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM

An economy that works for all, not just the few

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Pandemic. Recovery. War in Ukraine. Labor shortages. Inflation. There's been no shortage of challenges to the U.S. economy over the last several years. The good news: Democrats in Congress, and the Biden Administration, rolled up our sleeves to d…

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October 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Let's keep East County rising

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, This election cycle I'm focused on helping candidates who are making a difference in Oregon and throughout the country. East of Portland lies one of the best examples of new and growing political leadership. I began my political en…

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October 6, 2022 at 11:58 PM

The path forward for cannabis

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     I applaud President Biden's action to pardon federal marijuana offenses, which is something I advocated for him to do in my role as Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The President is taking an historic step towards ending the federal…

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October 4, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Privatizing Social Security. Bad idea, or worst idea ever?

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear John, By now you would think that I would not be shocked by proposals that Republicans are putting out and campaigning on. But I must confess to being flabbergasted that both congressional Republicans and their state counterparts are literal…

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September 30, 2022 at 4:15 PM

I hate fundraising emails just as much as you do

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Today is the day. Actually, it started several days ago. If you are like me, you are being bombarded with email requests from politicians. I hate them. Not the people running for office, many of whom are close friends, but the inflammatory, and a…

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September 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Stand strong with our neighbor to the North

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Last weekend, as I read the New York Times, my jaw hit the floor. I knew that the Republican who ousted Jaime Herrera Beutler across the Columbia River from my district was incredibly right-wing but I had no idea how dangerous Joe Kent truly is. …

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September 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM

The road to the majority runs through Oregon, and we need your help!

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear John, We only have 46 days until the historic 2022 election. So much is at stake, starting with no less than the future of our democracy. We also need to continue the federal fight to restore full reproductive freedom in the United States, a…

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September 11, 2022 at 4:10 PM

The Path to a Democratic Majority Runs Through Oregon

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Earlier this week I had the privilege of hosting Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Portland as our special guest during my annual Women's Leadership Lunch. As we celebrated our 20th year supporting women in politics, we raised money for the incredible thre…

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September 5, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Celebrating Democratic wins on Labor Day

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This Labor Day, I'm celebrating the victories for workers that Democrats have delivered. Skilled labor is the heart of our efforts to rebuild and renew America. Democrats know this and together, we are investing in job creation, training, and edu…

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September 1, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Standing proud on our record

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear John, I hope you have enjoyed hearing from me over the past 30 days where I have shared specific items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have accomplished. When I started this series, all 30 items had not passed in the Senate. L…

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August 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 30: House Democrats Have Made Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 30, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 29: House Democrats Have Strengthened Apprenticeship Programs

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 29, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Day 28: House Democrats Have Mandated Equal Pay for Equal Work

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Day 27: House Democrats Have Restored and Updated the Voting Rights Act

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 26: House Democrats Have Reinstated the Monthly Child Tax Credit

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 26, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 25: House Democrats have enhanced support for families at risk of becoming homeless

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 25, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 24: House Democrats Have Protected Same-Sex Marriage

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 24, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 23: House Democrats Have Ended Partisan Gerrymandering

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 22: House Democrats Have Provided Path to Citizenship for the 11+ Million DACA Recipients

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 22, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 21: House Democrats Have Legalized Cannabis Nationwide

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 21, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Day 20: Democrats have cut carbon emissions by 40%

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 20, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Day 19: Democrats have lowered fuel costs for working families

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 19, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 18: Democrats have accelerated wind and solar production

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 18, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Day 17: Democrats have penalized drug companies for price hikes

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 16: Democrats have made electric vehicles cheaper to purchase

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 16, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Day 15: Democrats have made the IRS more functional to go after IRS tax cheats

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 15, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Day 14: Democrats have capped insulin at $35 a month

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 14, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 13: Democrats have enacted a corporate minimum tax

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 13, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 12: Democrats have allowed Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 13, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Democrats Pass Historic Climate, Health and Economic Package

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     Dear Friends, Yesterday, Congressional Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic investment in our nation's health, climate, and economy. This legislation is the product of years of hard work, collaboration, and tenacious negotiati…

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August 12, 2022 at 9:39 PM

Day 11: Democrats have passed the largest investment in climate action in our nation's history.

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This was going to be part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate.  With the historic passage in both the House and Senate of the Inflation Reduct…

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August 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 10: House Democrats Have Repealed the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas leasing program

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 10, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 9: House Democrats Have Made Childcare Affordable and Accessible for All Americans

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 9, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 8: House Democrats Have Pass Universal Background Checks

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. We thought we had to wait till after the election, but despite Republican opposition we're a…

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August 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 7: House Democrats Have Modernized Public Housing to Reflect the Needs of Today’s Families

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. If we keep our House majority and pick up at least 2 Senate seats (so we have a functional m…

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August 7, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 6: House Democrats Have Made it Cheaper for People to Buy Their First Home

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. If we keep our House majority and pick up at least 2 Senate seats (so we have a functional m…

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August 6, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Day 5: House Democrats Have Prohibited Discrimination Based on Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. If we keep our House majority and pick up at least 2 Senate seats (so we have a functional m…

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August 5, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Day 4: House Democrats Have Expanded Pell Grants to Make College More Affordable

Earl Blumenauer For Congress     This is part of my 30 day series explaining items that Democrats in the House of Representatives have already passed and are awaiting action in the Senate. If we keep our House majority and pick up at least 2 Senate seats (so we have a functional m…

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