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Rep. Peter DeFazio
Democrat • 4th District, Oregon • 13th Term • Sworn In 1987
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Democrats back Inslee, Drew and Pridemore at convention's end
...on that measure previously. Aware of a tough election ahead in a tough economy, the day’s keynote speaker, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, warned it will be the “most expensive, most volatile and unpredictable” in his lifetime. He said Democrat
The price of fuel: ‘Worst may be over’
Congressman Peter DeFazio, meanwhile, asked President Obama to lend some urgency to the congressman’s request for a federal investigation into the recent maintenance shutdown of some California refineries, which contributed to the gasoline price spike by
ATC Update Plan Faces Delay
...Aviation expressed frustration that the FAA waited until the last minute to finalize the plans. The Miami Herald reports that Rep. Peter DeFazio asked if the agency would have enough time to draft a plan that affects thousands of workers and represents
Democrats back Inslee, Drew and Pridemore at convention's end
Aware of a tough election ahead in a tough economy, the day’s keynote speaker, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, warned it will be the “most expensive, most volatile and unpredictable” in his lifetime. He said Democrats “are the 99 ...
With Megadonations for Both Parties, a Hedge Fund Hedges Its Political Bets
In 2010, Mercer donated $200,000 to fund attack ads against Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon), who coauthored a bill that would tax securities and derivatives transactions. (DeFazio was reelected anyway.) Since last August, he has given $350,000 to ...
Plan To Update Air Traffic Control System Faces Delay
...coming in here for this hearing," said Rep. Jerry Costello, an Illinois Democrat. "When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts." Rep. Peter DeFazio, an Oregon Democrat, wondered whether the agency would have enough time to draft a plan that affects thousan
Plan to update air traffic-control system faces delay
Jerry Costello, an Illinois Democrat. "When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts." Rep. Peter DeFazio, an Oregon Democrat, wondered whether the agency would have enough time to draft a plan that affects thousands of workers and represents ...
Plan to update air traffic-control system faces delay
Jerry Costello, an Illinois Democrat. “When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts.” Rep. Peter DeFazio, an Oregon Democrat, wondered whether the agency would have enough time to draft a plan that affects thousands of workers and represents ...
Washington State Democrats Hold 2012 State Convention
Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio will also join the convention as the keynote speaker on Saturday. Two days of forums, committee meetings, and floor activity will culminate in the final selection of delegates from the national convention in ...
Plan to update air traffic-control system faces delay
...in here for this hearing,” said Rep. Jerry Costello, an Illinois Democrat. “When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts.” Rep. Peter DeFazio, an Oregon Democrat, wondered whether the agency would have enough time to draft a plan that affects thousand
DeFazio offers legislation to keep student loan interest rates from doubling
WASHINGTON – Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., positioned himself Wednesday in the middle of one of the summer's bigger political battles, offering legislation to prevent a spike in interest rates on student loans by nudging taxes higher for people ...
Experts say Congress is broken
"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 general elections ...
West Coast gas prices: 'There's a conflict of interest here'
Rep. Peter DeFazio has called for a federal investigation into why multiple California refineries have closed for maintenance at the same time, and why the Cherry Point Refinery in Washington has yet to resume operations months after a fire there.
Another spike is forecast for Oregon gasoline prices
DeHaan agreed that the refinery situation should slowly resolve itself over the next few weeks. Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio responded to the high prices by drafting a letter to the Justice Department’s Oil and Gas Price Fraud Group asking it to ...
Ron Paul's push for full Fed audit slated for House vote
...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 those pushing for a Fed audit. One of Rep. Ron Paul's (R-Texas) pet issue
John Campbell, Irvine Congressman, Questions Wildlife Agency's Competence, Secrecy
Campbell and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) are asking Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), as chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to conduct a hearing on the federal Wildlife Services program, which kills animals deemed to be threats .
Editorial: Gasoline plot? It’s not likely
The price of fuel keeps rising around here while east of the Rockies it keeps going down. No wonder Congressman Peter DeFazio suspects some kind of conspiracy and wants an investigation. If he gets one, everybody will be interested in the result.
Congress isn’t just stalemated, it’s broken, experts say
“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 general ...
Protesters March To Timothy Geithner's Door
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) have proposed legislation on the tax, but it stands a slim chance of passage. President Barack Obama has proposed imposing a financial crisis responsibility fee on firms with assets ...
In Oregon's congressional delegation, Wyden and Blumenauer speak at highest grade level
And it's no surprise that Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., who is no stranger to a vigorous soundbite, has the lowest score in the delegation. Wyden and Blumenauer both have wonkish reputations. But that might not be all of it. They also happen to ...
Boxer's 'ambitious timeline' - Boxer and Hutchison's Sunday transpo talk - Click It or Ticket launches - FAA reopens pilot fatigue rule
Peter DeFazio and John Duncan last week that she wants to have a ... We’ve got a pretty short timeline here,” Rep. Bill Shuster told MT. Policy pieces: Aides for House Speaker John Boehner have been attending some transportation meetings, but there ...
Gluten-free Omission beer to go nationwide
The brewers of Omission have some friends in high places. Speaking at the Craft Brewers Conference in San Diego, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), co-chair of the House Small Brewers Caucus, blasted the federal bureaucracy for delaying the marketing ...
GUEST VIEWPOINT: DeFazio plan would help counties and workers
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio is right on in his thinking regarding upholding our commitment to rural communities in Oregon and elsewhere that traditionally have been dependent on federal timber receipts to help balance county budgets. Congress — particularly
Protesters March To Timothy Geithner's Door
...raise $350 billion over the next nine years , according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) have proposed legislation on the tax, but it stands a slim chance of passage. President Barack Obama has
Activists Visit Geithner's Home to Ask "Which Side Are You On?"
Several members of Congress, including Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA), Rep. Peter Defazio (D-OR), and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), have sponsored different versions of the financial speculation tax. "The Wall Street banks crashed the economy," Tolbert said.
Congressmen call for investigation of Wildlife Services agency
Citing a recent series of articles in The Bee, Reps. John Campbell, R-Irvine, and Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., say they plan to ask Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to conduct a hearing on ...
Congressmen call for investigation of Wildlife Services agency
Citing a recent series of articles in The Bee, Reps. John Campbell, R-Irvine, and Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., say they plan to ask Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to conduct a hearing on ...
Congressmen call for investigation of Wildlife Services agency
Citing a recent series of articles in The Bee, Reps. John Campbell, R-Irvine, and Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., say they plan to ask Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to conduct a hearing on ...
Rep. DeFazio Requests Gas Price Inquiry
One Oregon politician is fed up and says the timing of the price increase is fishy. 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 ..
DeFazio wants probe of gas prices
Congressman Peter DeFazio, D-4th District, said he was asking for an “immediate investigation” of the sharp price increase for gasoline. The request went to the Justice Department’s Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group, he said Thursday. He cited an
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