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October 31, 2019 at 5:06 PM

People powered. Period.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I'm incredibly proud to represent the people of Oregon's Fourth Congressional District. Every deadline we face, every Republican attack funded by dark money, every time Republicans like minority leader Kevin McCarthy, boast that they have a candidate who …

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October 30, 2019 at 7:26 PM

We're fighting for our planet here

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Not long ago, the Trump administration's own scientists confirmed that human-caused climate change is accelerating and leaving us with only a decade to drastically reduce carbon emissions before our planet experiences catastrophic consequences. That's wh…

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October 25, 2019 at 11:04 PM

Why I issued a subpoena of the Trump Hotel

Peter DeFazio for Congress     It seems that the American people (and Congress) can't receive direct information from the Trump administration without a court order. After months of ignoring my information requests about the Trump International Hotel in the Old Post Office Pavilion – …

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October 25, 2019 at 8:05 PM

Peter DeFazio voted Best Local Politician

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Going to work in the mornings is inspiring when you are on the right side of the fight. Yesterday, the readers of Eugene Weekly named our boss and Representative of Oregon's 4th Congressional District, Congressman Peter DeFazio, Best Local Politician – a…

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October 22, 2019 at 11:04 PM

[Sign the Petition] Protect women's reproductive rights!

Peter DeFazio for Congress     The Supreme Court is back in session. And it's taking on its first case on abortion since Donald Trump's appointees, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh took the bench. This comes after a whole year of fighting against far-right politicians who have attempt…

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October 16, 2019 at 1:12 AM

Elaine Chao's Alleged Favors

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's disproportionate number of meetings with Kentucky officials are very troubling. It is even more disconcerting that Chao's husband and Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, was touting articles related to these favo…

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October 10, 2019 at 7:42 PM

Trump's Tax Scam

Peter DeFazio for Congress     This report makes it crystal clear: the Trump-GOP tax plan is directly benefiting the wealthy elite in this country. For the first time in America history, the wealthiest 400 Americans paid a lower tax rate than any other income group. Outraged? So am …

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October 8, 2019 at 4:51 PM

Oversight of the Trump International Hotel

Peter DeFazio for Congress     This week, I sent a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) to reiterate my demand for documents from the Trump International Hotel. The President is violating the Emoluments Clauses of the Constitution, personally profiting directly from fore…

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October 1, 2019 at 2:03 AM

Fwd: People > corporations

Peter DeFazio for Congress     We're just five hours out from the end of the quarter. True to form, the NRCC is frantically pulling in huge checks from corporate PACs and Wall Street big shots at high-dollar fundraisers. But I'm focused on building our grassroots movement, which has always…

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September 30, 2019 at 5:52 PM

I'm going to lay down some truth:

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I'm going to lay down some truth: The National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting my race and they're doing everything they can to attack my progressive record and stop our people powered, grassroots movement. They've hand-picked a new Republ…

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September 29, 2019 at 11:51 PM

Our Most Successful Kickoff In History!

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I recently kicked off my 2020 reelection campaign with 500 of my supporters and it was my biggest kickoff yet! I'm humbled to represent Oregon's Fourth Congressional district and was energized to see so many of you ready to step up and defend our seat …

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September 27, 2019 at 8:27 PM

My Investigation into the Trump Hotel

Peter DeFazio for Congress     The transcript of Donald Trump's call with Ukraine's president revealed that he, in no uncertain terms, attempted to pressure a foreign government to interfere in our elections. And as I said yesterday, that's an impeachable offense. But as we move forw…

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September 25, 2019 at 7:19 PM

An impeachable offense

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Yesterday, Speaker Pelosi – with my full support – announced that the House of Representatives would move forward with an official impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. President Trump proudly declared, and verified today through a transcript released b…

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September 20, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Take action today for the global climate strike

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Government inaction on climate change is not an option This week, I was honored to join youth activists from Our Children's Trust, Swedish global climate activist, Greta Thunberg, and the Sunrise Movement at the Capitol and on the steps of the Supreme Cour…

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September 12, 2019 at 9:30 PM

I just filed for reelection!

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Exciting news: today is the first day to file as a federal candidate in Oregon, and I'm thrilled to announce that I'm running again to represent the people of Oregon's 4th Congressional District. It continues to be an honor to fight for our shared values …

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September 9, 2019 at 4:15 PM

I'm sure you're wondering about my investigation into Trump's D.C. Hotel

Peter DeFazio for Congress     As Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I take my constitutional duty to conduct oversight of federal agencies under my jurisdiction extremely seriously. This includes the agency which oversees the Old Post Office building in Wash…

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September 3, 2019 at 7:39 PM

Barbeques aside

Peter DeFazio for Congress     The eight-hour workday. Workplace safety. Sick leave. I'm proud of the work Oregon has always done to lead the nation in supporting unions and labor workers. In fact, we were the first state in the nation to make Labor Day an official public holiday. O…

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August 31, 2019 at 5:29 PM

The future of transportation

Peter DeFazio for Congress         I recently got the chance to tour a hyperloop project in Las Vegas and one thing was abundantly clear: we have the technology to jumpstart a green transportation revolution.   Hyperloops use the most efficient components of rail and air travel and…

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August 28, 2019 at 9:04 PM

AGAIN with the health care attacks??

Peter DeFazio for Congress     For years, Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have been clear that they're determined to take our health care away, regardless of who it hurts. But we've given them one hell of a fight. From standing up for reproductive choice to lowering prescrip…

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August 16, 2019 at 7:15 PM

🚨They’ve Found A New Republican Candidate To Challenge Me🚨

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Fueled by Donald Trump, Republican leadership has been spending money attacking me since February hoping to find a new Republican to challenge me, undermine our movement and take me out to elect a Trump loyalist to Congress. Today, the National Republica…

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August 14, 2019 at 10:52 PM

We need systemic solutions for this Trump-created crisis.

Peter DeFazio for Congress     The president is right about one thing: there's a growing number of migrants reaching our southern border, seeking asylum in our country. But the Trump administration is responding to their calls for help with sickening human rights abuses that betray no…

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August 13, 2019 at 9:39 PM

William Barr's surveillance of Oregonians

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Today I sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr demanding the legal justification for the reported surveillance of my constituents who are opposed to the Jordan Cove liquid natural gas (LNG) pipeline and processing facility. Recent reports indicate …

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August 5, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Mitch McConnell is standing in the way of significant gun control

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Enough is enough. How many more innocent people must die before we admit that gun violence is a public health crisis in the United States and act to stop it? The House passed significant gun control reforms earlier this year, but Mitch McConnell and Senat…

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August 2, 2019 at 6:16 PM

He's marching to the drumbeat of war

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I'm deeply concerned about the building tensions with Iran and the Trump Administration's increasing drumbeat of war. It's just the next possible destination in a long line of presidential overreach that could cost far too many lives unless we take action…

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August 1, 2019 at 4:04 PM

What I saw in Portland's migrant shelters

Peter DeFazio for Congress     On Sunday, I joined three other members of the Oregon Congressional delegation to visit two Portland shelters for unaccompanied young migrants. The shelters, run by Morrison Child & Family Services, house 13 to 17-year-olds and are – thankfully – worl…

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July 25, 2019 at 10:06 PM

It's time to open an impeachment inquiry against President Trump

Peter DeFazio for Congress     It's time for the House Judiciary Committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry and collect the evidence necessary to build a strong case against President Donald Trump. His presidency is a danger to our national security and our economy, and a threat t…

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July 21, 2019 at 2:38 PM

Fwd: Is Oregon next?

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Two weeks ago, California experienced a number of earthquakes off the west coast that were upwards of 7.0 magnitude. Last Friday, Washingtonians were shaken awake by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in the Seattle and Everett area. Is Oregon next? How long before …

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July 19, 2019 at 7:06 PM

This week's impeachment resolution

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Without a doubt, President Trump's recent remarks about four duly-elected Members of Congress were racist and xenophobic. From the early days of his campaign, he's frequently used hate speech tropes and dog-whistles but, as President of the United States, …

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July 11, 2019 at 7:15 PM

My take on impeachment:

Peter DeFazio for Congress     I am deeply troubled about the actions of this president, his administration, the erosion of our country's democratic institutions, and the spineless Republicans that turn a blind eye. The Constitution clearly lays out the checks and balances among the three…

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July 10, 2019 at 8:43 PM

THIS is a national emergency!

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Climate change is an emergency of the highest order. That's why today, I'm proud to join Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders as an original co-sponsor of the Climate Emergency Bill. As Chairman of the Transportat…

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July 1, 2019 at 12:07 AM

Fwd: Finally tired of him?

Peter DeFazio for Congress     This just in. The NRCC is looking for another Republican to run against Art Robinson – my perennial opponent – as the Republican nominee. After throwing their lot in with Art five times, they're finally sick of him, I guess. But they're still foaming at the mou…

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June 29, 2019 at 3:05 PM

What we can do right now about the immigration crisis:

Peter DeFazio for Congress     Dear I'm deeply disturbed by the humanitarian crisis at our southern border. The conditions are deplorable – a violation of basic human decency and standard morals. The policies and practices of the Trump administration have resulted in the gross neglect …

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