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US Rep. Earl Blumenauer to join Portland State University after congressional term ends
At PSU, Blumenauer plans to narrow his focus on local political and infrastructure issues in the Portland region.

US House passes bill to decriminalize cannabis
It’s the first time either chamber of Congress has voted on cannabis legalization.
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Oregon House Members Divide Along Partisan Lines On Tax Vote
While Democrats worried about the impact of the House bill on Oregon, Republican Greg Walden says he is convinced it will spur the economy.

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Oregon's Congressional Democrats Push For National Vote-By-Mail
Both of Oregon’s senators and four U.S. representatives announced the introduction of a bill Thursday that would require “every state to provide registered voters the opportunity to vote by mail."

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Oregon's Congressional Delegation Pushes Bill To Prepare For Railroad Derailments, Spills
Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation introduced a bipartisan bill Friday to help towns and cities prepare for serious railroad incidents.
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Marijuana Advocates: Oregon Senator's Support Hopeful Sign For Federal Legalization
Sen. Ron Wyden wants to sweep away federal barriers to legalizing marijuana, joining fellow Oregon Democrat Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
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Oregonians Mobilize In Opposition To Trump's Immigration Order
The president's order freezes immigration from seven mostly Muslim nations and bars admittance of all refugees into the United States.

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer: Specter Of Donald Trump Hangs Over DNC
Oregon congressman Earl Blumenauer says the specter of a Donald Trump presidency is a palpable force at this year's Democratic National Convention.

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Janette Sadik-Khan Brings 'Streetfight' To Portland
Former New York City transportation boss Janette Sadik-Khan says Portland needs to build on its tradition of creative transportation planning — or risk falling behind.

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Why Sen. Wyden's Iranian Decision Matters
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden isn’t sure how he’s going to vote on the Iranian nuclear deal.