Rep. Peter DeFazio

Democrat  •  4th District, Oregon  •  13th Term  •  Sworn In 1987
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05/26/12
The Unpromised One's Blog: Ron Paul's push for full Fed audit ...

Several Democrats, such as Reps. Peter DeFazio (Ore.) and Dennis Kucinich (Ohio), are among those pushing for a Fed audit. The central bank's activities have come under heightened scrutiny ever since the financial crisis.

Source: Brony Montana
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05/25/12
Ron Paul's Push For Full Fed Audit Slated For House Vote

Several Democrats, such as Reps. Peter DeFazio (Ore.) and Dennis Kucinich (Ohio), are among those pushing for a Fed audit. The central bank's activities have come under heightened scrutiny ever since the financial crisis.

Source: RunRonPaul
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05/25/12
Ron Paul's push for full Fed audit slated for House vote | Peace ...

And while Fed-bashing became a popular activity on the GOP primary campaign trail, not all the bill's backers are Republicans. Several Democrats, such as Reps. Peter DeFazio (Ore.) and Dennis Kucinich (Ohio), are among ...

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05/24/12
Rampaging Coyotes | Parkway Blog

That editorial stated, “Perhaps it is time for (U.S. Rep. Peter) DeFazio to revive his 1998 bill that would have cut all federal funding for lethal predator control.” “Knudson's conclusions fly in the face of everything I have ever ...

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05/23/12
National Call-in Day for Transportation Bill - GEARs

http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10750. Please call now. Thanks! Rep. Peter DeFazio, Phone:(202) 225-6416. Sen. Ron Wyden, Phone:(202) 224-5244. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Phone:(202) ...

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05/23/12
National Call-in Day for Transportation Bill - GEARs

http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10750. Please call now. Thanks! Rep. Peter DeFazio, Phone:(202) 225-6416. Sen. Ron Wyden, Phone:(202) 224-5244. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Phone:(202) ...

Source: shanerh
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05/23/12
Suggested reforms for Wildlife Services run the gamut — Outdoors ...

It is literally out of control,” said Brooks Fahy, executive director of Predator Defense, an Oregon environmental group, who is now urging Campbell and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., to conduct a congressional oversight ...

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05/23/12
National Call-in Day for Transportation Bill - GEARs

http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10750. Please call now. Thanks! Rep. Peter DeFazio, Phone:(202) 225-6416. Sen. Ron Wyden, Phone:(202) 224-5244. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Phone:(202) ...

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05/21/12
Congress isn't just stalemated, it's broken, experts say | National ...

“In most districts, the election is over with the primary,” said Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore, a 26-year veteran. “People don't have to bother to appeal to broader constituencies.” Primary turnouts tend to be lower than those in ...

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05/20/12
Two members of Congress want an investigation of USDA-Wildlife ...

John Campbell, a Republican from Irvine, California, and Peter DeFazio, a Democrat from Oregon, want Rep. Darrell Issa, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to hold an ...

Source: Ralph Maughan
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05/19/12
Global Strategies: Republicans "put the funding of an already ...

"The waste that goes on at the Pentagon has to stop. We need a meaningful audit." - US Representative Peter DeFazio National Republicans in the House of Representatives, straying far from efforts to reduce our national ...

Source: Dave Porter
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05/19/12
Global Strategies: Republicans "put the funding of an already ...

"The waste that goes on at the Pentagon has to stop. We need a meaningful audit." - US Representative Peter DeFazio National Republicans in the House of Representatives, straying far from efforts to reduce our national ...

Source: Dave Porter
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05/19/12
Global Strategies: Republicans "put the funding of an already ...

"The waste that goes on at the Pentagon has to stop. We need a meaningful audit." - US Representative Peter DeFazio National Republicans in the House of Representatives, straying far from efforts to reduce our national ...

Source: Dave Porter
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05/19/12
Global Strategies: Republicans "put the funding of an already ...

US Representative Peter DeFazio. National Republicans in the House of Representatives, straying far from efforts to reduce our national budget deficit, are seeking to increase the Defense Department budget. From the ...

Source: Dave Porter
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05/19/12
Global Strategies: Republicans "put the funding of an already ...

US Representative Peter DeFazio. National Republicans in the House of Representatives, straying far from efforts to reduce our national budget deficit, are seeking to increase the Defense Department budget. From the ...

Source: Dave Porter
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05/18/12
Rep. DeFazio Requests Gas Price Inquiry | KEZI

Congressman Peter DeFazio plans to find out the real reasons for why we keep seeing this increase on the West Coast. The national average for a gallon of gas is 50 cents cheaper than the Eugene average Friday.

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05/18/12
Rep. DeFazio Requests Gas Price Inquiry | KEZI

Congressman Peter DeFazio plans to find out the real reasons for why we keep seeing this increase on the West Coast. The national average for a gallon of gas is 50 cents cheaper than the Eugene average Friday.

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05/18/12
Rep. DeFazio Requests Gas Price Inquiry | KEZI

Congressman Peter DeFazio plans to find out the real reasons for why we keep seeing this increase on the West Coast. The national average for a gallon of gas is 50 cents cheaper than the Eugene average Friday.

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05/18/12
Rep. DeFazio Requests Gas Price Inquiry | KEZI

Congressman Peter DeFazio plans to find out the real reasons for why we keep seeing this increase on the West Coast. The national average for a gallon of gas is 50 cents cheaper than the Eugene average Friday.

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05/18/12
Rep. DeFazio Requests Gas Price Inquiry | KEZI

Congressman Peter DeFazio plans to find out the real reasons for why we keep seeing this increase on the West Coast. The national average for a gallon of gas is 50 cents cheaper than the Eugene average Friday.

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05/18/12
DeFazio Requests Investigation In Gas Price Increase | K-DOCK 92.9

Representative Peter DeFazio has requested that the Justice Department's Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group investigate the recent decline in West Coast oil refinery production as gas prices have increased. According ...

Source: Evan O
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05/18/12
Why Are West Coast Gas Prices Rising While Dropping Everywhere ...

UPDATE: Consumerist reader Victor points out that Congressman Peter DeFazio has asked the Justice Department's Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group to look into the timing of the "maintenance" slowdowns at a number ...

Source: Chris Morran
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05/18/12
DeFazio Requests Investigation In Gas Price Increase | K-DOCK 92.9

Representative Peter DeFazio has requested that the Justice Department's Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group investigate the recent decline in West Coast oil refinery production as gas prices have increased. According ...

Source: Evan O
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05/18/12
Why Are West Coast Gas Prices Rising While Dropping Everywhere ...

UPDATE: Consumerist reader Victor points out that Congressman Peter DeFazio has asked the Justice Department's Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group to look into the timing of the "maintenance" slowdowns at a number ...

Source: Chris Morran
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05/18/12
Nurses (yes, nurses) lead charge for Wall Street 'sin' tax | Fan Zone ...

A bill introduced last November by two U.S. Democratic lawmakers, Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Peter DeFazio, calls for a tax of up to 0.25 percent – or 25 cents on every $100 – on the value of stock trades in addition to taxing ...

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05/18/12
HR.661 | Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4310) to ...

Rep. John Culberson (TX Republican), Yes. Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD Democrat), No. Rep. Susan Davis (CA Democrat), No. Rep. Danny Davis (IL Democrat), No. Rep. Peter Defazio (OR Democrat), No. Rep. Diana Degette ...

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05/18/12
Why Are West Coast Gas Prices Rising While Dropping Everywhere ...

UPDATE: Consumerist reader Victor points out that Congressman Peter DeFazio has asked the Justice Department's Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group to look into the timing of the "maintenance" slowdowns at a number ...

Source: Chris Morran
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05/16/12
Peter DeFazio Easily Defeats Matthew Robinson, 24-Year-Old ...

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on Tuesday coasted to an easy win, predictably crushing his 24-year-old opponent Matthew Robinson, the son of DeFazio's once and future Republican opponent, Art Robinson. DeFazio won 90 ...

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05/16/12
Peter DeFazio Easily Defeats Matthew Robinson, 24-Year-Old ...

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on Tuesday coasted to an easy win, predictably crushing his 24-year-old opponent Matthew Robinson, the son of DeFazio's once and future Republican opponent, Art Robinson. DeFazio won 90 ...

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05/16/12
Peter DeFazio Easily Defeats Matthew Robinson, 24-Year-Old ...

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on Tuesday coasted to an easy win, predictably crushing his 24-year-old opponent Matthew Robinson, the son of DeFazio's once and future Republican opponent, Art Robinson. DeFazio won 90 ...

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Official website: http://www.defazio.house.gov/
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2134 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6416
Fax: 202-225-0032

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