Rep. Kurt Schrader

Democrat  •  5th District, Oregon  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2009
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06/02/12
Federal bill would give nation's hens bigger cages

The federal legislation was introduced in the Senate on May 24 by California Democrat Dianne Feinstein and in the House earlier this year by Oregon Democrat Kurt Schrader, California Republican Jeff Denham and others. It would amend the Egg ...

Source: Associated Press
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06/02/12
2012: the campaign of cash

...come in from outside and spend $10 million. In congressional races, the contributions can really have an impact." As Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader imagined a few months ago, "Instead of having $1 million spent against me at the end, I'll have $3 million." I

Source: Oregon Live
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05/31/12
The State of Oregon's 2012 Races

Kroger had been an insurgent candidate in 2008, challenging establishment favorite state rep Greg Macpherson and beating him ... bulk of the West Side of Portland from the 1st and Kurt Schrader's 5th district. The 5th retains a small area ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/27/12
Senator Feinstein's Egg Bill (S. 3239) Faces Strong Opposition from Animal Protection Organizations

3239). Referred to by many as the Rotten Egg Bill, Feinstein's measure is modeled on a similar bill (H.R. 3798) that was introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader in the House earlier this year over the vehement objections of animal advocates nationwide.

Source: PR-USA.net
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05/27/12
Senator Feinstein's Egg Bill (S. 3239) Faces Strong Opposition from Animal Protection Organizations

3239). Referred to by many as the Rotten Egg Bill, Feinstein's measure is modeled on a similar bill (H.R. 3798) that was introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader in the House earlier this year over the vehement objections of animal advocates nationwide.

Source: PR-USA.net
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05/26/12
ALEC gains foothold in Oregon, with one-fourth of state legislators as members

If Oregon Democrats were once intrigued by ALEC, they aren't now. U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader recently fired off an order for ALEC to scrub his name from the group's website. "While I did fill out the membership form, I never participated in any ...

Source: Oregonian
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05/26/12
Independence Memorial Day event to honor aviators

The eighteen families of these aviators will receive a U.S. flag previously flown over the U.S. Capital, provided by the office of Congressman Kurt Schrader. The U. S. Navy Fleet Reserve Association will help in presenting the flags to the ...

Source: Statesman Journal
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05/25/12
Senator Feinstein's Egg Bill (S. 3239) Faces Strong Opposition from Animal Protection Organizations

...to by many as the Rotten Egg Bill, Feinstein's measure is modeled on a similar bill (H.R. 3798) that was introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader in the House earlier this year over the vehement objections of animal advocates nationwide. "The egg industry is se

Source: PR Newswire
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05/25/12
Senator Feinstein's Egg Bill (S. 3239) Faces Strong Opposition from Animal Protection Organizations

...to by many as the Rotten Egg Bill, Feinstein's measure is modeled on a similar bill (H.R. 3798) that was introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader in the House earlier this year over the vehement objections of animal advocates nationwide. "The egg industry is se

Source: iStockAnalyst
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05/24/12
Senator Feinstein's Egg Bill (S. 3239) Faces Strong Opposition from Animal Protection Organizations

3239).  Referred to by many as the Rotten Egg Bill, Feinstein's measure is modeled on a similar bill (H.R. 3798) that was introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader in the House earlier this year over the vehement objections of animal advocates nationwide.   "

Source: Costa Rica News
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05/24/12
Senator Feinstein's Egg Bill (S. 3239) Faces Strong Opposition from Animal Protection Organizations

3239).  Referred to by many as the Rotten Egg Bill, Feinstein's measure is modeled on a similar bill (H.R. 3798) that was introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader in the House earlier this year over the vehement objections of animal advocates nationwide.   "

Source: International Business Times
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05/21/12
In Oregon's congressional delegation, Wyden and Blumenauer speak at highest grade level

Blumenauer.....12.3 Walden.....11.4 Sen. Jeff Merkley, D.....10.9 Rep. Kurt Schrader, D.....10.6 DeFazio.....9.8 Across the Columbia River, Rep. Jaime Herrera ...

Source: Oregonian
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05/20/12
Political Notebook: Commission bars 'misleading' names

Cooper is founding the group with three other lawmakers: Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon and Republican Reps. Scott Rigell of Virginia and Reid Ribble of Wisconsin. Republican Rep. Diane Black of Gallatin also will join the group ...

Source: Nashville Tennessean
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05/20/12
Political Notebook: Commission bars 'misleading' names

...at a news conference at the Capitol last week. Cooper is founding the group with three other lawmakers: Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon and Republican Reps. Scott Rigell of Virginia and Reid Ribble of Wisconsin. Republican Rep. Diane Black of Ga

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05/20/12
Political Notebook: Commission bars 'misleading' names

...at a news conference at the Capitol last week. Cooper is founding the group with three other lawmakers: Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon and Republican Reps. Scott Rigell of Virginia and Reid Ribble of Wisconsin. Republican Rep. Diane Black of Ga

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05/20/12
Political Notebook: Commission bars 'misleading' names

...at a news conference at the Capitol last week. Cooper is founding the group with three other lawmakers: Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon and Republican Reps. Scott Rigell of Virginia and Reid Ribble of Wisconsin. Republican Rep. Diane Black of Ga

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05/19/12
House puts itself on a no-reality diet

You can see how Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., has trouble reconciling two coasts -- and two realities. In Washington, Schrader just watched Republicans in the House Agriculture Committee whoop through a budget that would cut the $80 billion annual ...

Source: Oregonian
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05/17/12
Hall sees off primary challenge

In federal races, Lincoln County Republicans followed voting trends throughout the 5th Congressional District by picking Fred Thompson ahead of Karen Bowerman to take on Democratic U.S. Rep Kurt Schrader in November. In the Republican ...

Source: The News Guard
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05/16/12
Schrader: 'If You Don't Get The Job Done, You Shouldn't Get Paid'

Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader joined one other Democrat and two Republicans at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday to say Congress is broken. Schrader says the four representatives want to pass a bill that would stop paychecks to Congress until both ...

Source: Daily Astorian
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05/16/12
'Fix Congress Now' rallies around Cooper's 'No Budget, No Pay Act'

Scott Rigell (R-Va.) and Reid Ribble (R. Wisc.), and they brought on Cooper and Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) as cofounders to make the effort bipartisan. “You have to take away the one thing every member of congress really wants, and that’s .

Source: Politico.com
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05/16/12
Rosenblum defeats Holton in Oregon AG race

Greg Walden. Republicans chose Ronald Green to challenge Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Fred Thompson to challenge Rep. Kurt Schrader, and Delinda Morgan to challenge Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. Portland attorney Nena Cook secured a place in the November runoff to fill

Source: Syracuse Post-Standard
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05/16/12
Kate Brown defeats challenger for secretary of state position

Greg Walden. Republicans chose Ronald Green to challenge Rep. Earl Blumenauer; Fred Thompson to challenge Rep. Kurt Schrader; and Delinda Morgan to challenge Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. Two incumbent legislators, Republican Sen. Chris Telfer and ...

Source: Daily Astorian
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05/16/12
Rep. Kurt Schrader pitches ideas to fix gridlocked Congress: No lawmaker paychecks without budget deal

WASHINGTON – Congress has become so dysfunctional, so tied in knots and rancorous that Rep. Kurt Schrader and three colleagues have decided it’s time to get radical. Two gauntlets in fact. First, they will announce creation of the “Fix It ...

Source: Oregonian
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05/16/12
5th District: Thompson leading against Bowerman

Thompson will try to unseat Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader of Canby, who was unopposed for renomination to a third term. “Now we’re going to get serious about helping this state,” Thompson said. “We’ve got a plan going forward ...

Source: Statesman Journal
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05/16/12
Rosenblum defeats Holton in Oregon AG race

Greg Walden. Republicans chose Ronald Green to challenge Rep. Earl Blumenauer; Fred Thompson to challenge Rep. Kurt Schrader; and Delinda Morgan to challenge Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. Portland attorney Nena Cook secured a place in the November runoff to fill

Source: NECN
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05/16/12
Rosenblum tops AG primary

Greg Walden. Republicans chose Ronald Green to challenge Rep. Earl Blumenauer; Fred Thompson to challenge Rep. Kurt Schrader; and Delinda Morgan to challenge Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. Portland attorney Nena Cook secured a place in the November runoff to fill

Source: Register-Guard
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05/16/12
Thompson to face Schrader for 5th district

...of Lake Oswego in early returns from the district that covers the Mid-Valley. Thompson will try to unseat Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader of Canby, who was unopposed for renomination to a third term. Now were going to get serious about helping this state,

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05/16/12
'Fix Congress Now' rallies around Cooper's 'No Budget, No Pay Act'

...freshmen Republicans, Reps. Scott Rigell (R-Va.) and Reid Ribble (R. Wisc.), and they brought on Cooper and Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) as cofounders to make the effort bipartisan. “You have to take away the one thing every member of congre

Source: The Politico
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05/16/12
Rosenblum tops AG primary

...Rep. Greg Walden. Republicans chose Ronald Green to challenge Rep. Earl Blumenauer; Fred Thompson to challenge Rep. Kurt Schrader; and Delinda Morgan to challenge Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. Portland attorney Nena Cook secured a place in the November runoff

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05/16/12
Rep. Peter DeFazio easily wins primary race; voters decide on challengers to four Oregon congressional incumbents (2012 primary election)

...Salem businessman Fred Thompson over Karen Bowerman, a retired university administrator. Thompson, will now run against Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore. Democrats chose writer Joyce Segers over John Sweeney to oppose Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., in the 2nd Congr

Source: Oregon Live
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Official website: http://schrader.house.gov/
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Phone: 202-225-5711
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