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  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 8:31 PM

Migrant children in Portland

Bonamici For Congress     On Sunday, Senator Jeff Merkley, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Peter DeFazio, and I toured the Morrison Child & Family Services shelter in Portland. Morrison is housing young migrants who have traveled to the United States in search of safety; most of them mad…
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
July 24, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Three insights from Robert Mueller's testimony

Bonamici For Congress     Today, the world watched former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testify. Here's what his statements confirmed: The investigation did not exonerate President Trump. Russia interfered with the 2016 election. The House must begin an impeachment inquiry. I have …
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
July 22, 2019 at 11:19 PM

$7.25 ➠ $15

Bonamici For Congress     The federal minimum wage is $7.25. Even if someone works full-time, that's not nearly enough for families to afford basic expenses like food, housing, and childcare. This low minimum wage exacerbates income inequality, perpetuates wage gaps, and leaves too many…
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
July 17, 2019 at 7:14 PM

Let the record show

Bonamici For Congress     Time and time again, Donald Trump has shown us who he is through his words and actions. His recent racist, xenophobic tweets attacking my colleagues—four women of color—continue his pattern of hateful rhetoric. We must stand up to racism whenever and wherever …
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
July 16, 2019 at 6:03 PM

unreasonable choices

Bonamici For Congress     Big Pharma consistently reports record-breaking profits. They make it difficult for generic versions of life-saving drugs to be brought to market, and costs of insulin are skyrocketing.   Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say it's difficult to afford their prescriptio…
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
July 12, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Congressional oversight in times of Trump

Bonamici For Congress     I've written to you recently about my growing concerns about the Trump administration's failure to respect separation of powers: the heavily redacted Mueller Report, shocking conditions at the tent cities at the border, dodging subpoenas – and the list goes on.…
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
July 2, 2019 at 9:40 PM

People are taking to the streets

Bonamici For Congress     There are immigration demonstrations across the country today—including right here in our community. Last year, Senator Merkley, Senator Wyden, Representative Blumenauer, and I went to Sheridan, Oregon to visit ICE Detainees who were held in federal prison. …
  Ellie Zuckerman · [email protected]
June 30, 2019 at 5:25 PM

RE: I've had it

Bonamici For Congress     We're excited to share that we're on track to meet our end-of-quarter fundraising goal of 100 grassroots contributions. As of this morning, we're just shy of meeting our goal. Before midnight tonight, chip in $3 and help us show our strength. Ellie Team Bona…
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
June 29, 2019 at 10:39 PM

I've had it.

Bonamici For Congress     Next November, we go to the polls and say enough! Enough threats to take away health care. Enough hateful, spiteful bureaucratic, partisan gridlock.Enough scapegoating of immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color.Enough tax giveaways to the wealth…
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
June 28, 2019 at 5:05 PM

Priorities for 2020?

Bonamici For Congress     This week, millions of Americans watched our first batch of Democratic Presidential candidates take the debate stage. Click below and tell us: What is your #1 priority? an Economy that works for everyone a strong education system with new opportunities wom…
  Suzanne Bonamici · [email protected]
June 27, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Welcome!

Bonamici For Congress     Thank you for signing up. From time to time, I'll send you short notes about the latest news and opportunities to get involved. Throughout my career, I’ve worked to create opportunities for middle class families, protect consumers and seniors from scams, strengthe…