Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D, OR-3]

If you get a gas stipend, how about a bike stipend?

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Lacking incentives, cyclists turn bikes into bucks! By CHRISSIE THOMPSON" Associated Press Writer" BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — As a federal employee, Marc Gwadz could receive a stipend to take public transportation to work every day. But since Gwadz rides his..

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Lacking incentives, commuting cyclists turn bikes into bucks

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

BETHESDA, Md. As a federal employee, Marc Gwadz could receive a stipend to take public transportation to work every day. But since Gwadz rides his bicycle a more healthy and environmentally friendly approach hes on his own to cover expenses. Because of

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Douglas County delegates thrilled at convention

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

Dean Byers was selected as a delegate by fellow Democrats during a regional party gathering back in June. His wife was selected an alternate. Karen Lonon-Jones of Reedsport is also serving as a delegate at the convention. This is very exciting, Dean

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Douglas County delegates thrilled at convention

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

Denver gets convention rolling with bike-sharing program

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

At their behest, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., joined two other members of Congress at a Capitol Hill news conference last month to challenge convention ...

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Sierra Club Plans Action-Packed Schedule at Democratic National Convention

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Energy Issues to be Major Focus of Convention WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With energy issues at the forefront of the political debate in America, the Sierra Club has put together a full schedule of events at the Democratic National

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Sierra Club Plans Action-Packed Schedule at Democratic National ...

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Ken Salazar, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Ed Markey, Gov. Bill Ritter, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Greg Nickels, Dan Arvizu, Sec. Federico Pena, Mark Falcone, ...

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Blumenauer Aide Responds To SUV "Paparazzi" Pics

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

... Bogdanski pointed readers to these "gotcha" pictures of the most train- and bike-friendly congressman in America, Portland's own Rep. Earl Blumenauer. ...

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Dems Again Seeking to Change House Seats From Cincinnati Red to Blue

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

While Democrat Zack Space won the eastern 18th District seat following the resignation of scandal-scarred Republican Rep. Bob Ney, Democratic challengers ...

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Blumenauer To Address Town Hall Meeting On Global Warming

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer will also attend the town hall meeting. He says Oregon will face great difficulties from the effects of global warming. ...

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McCain And Obama Surrogates Debate Health Care

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

Congressman Earl Blumenauer spoke for Barack Obama. He says Obama's plan focused on private insurance and expanding public programs will best achieve the ...

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Hummer bummer

2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

Portlandâ€™s Democratic US Rep. Earl Blumenauer hopes to accelerate the Hummerâ€™s decline in popularity, by making the H2, the biggest Hummer still sold, ...

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Colleges, high schools kick cars to the curb

2008-08-11T00:00:00Z

Auburn University is joining dozens of colleges and high schools across the country that are steering students away from cars to save money on gas, save the environment and promote physical fitness. This fall, Ripon College in Ripon, Wis., is offering

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Colleges, high schools ask students to leave cars home

2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

A bill sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., would fund high school programs. High schools' wider attendance boundaries, students' reduced physical ...

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Campuses moving to eject cars

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

This fall, Ripon College in Ripon, Wis., is offering freshmen free mountain bikes, helmets and locks in exchange for a promise not to bring a car to campus. The $300-per-student cost is funded by private donations. The colleges president, David Joyce,

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Campuses moving to eject cars

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

Lawmakers call for trial run of new cargo security rule

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

"These delays undermine the agency's trade facilitation objective," says the letter, spearheaded by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., and signed by 19 other ...

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Wake-Up Call: Thursday, August 7, 2008

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) attempted to debunk the idea that US Sen. Gordon Smith stood up to the Bush Administration on Wednesday, saying that Smith ...

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Pall at Their Party

2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

The last of the equipment wasnâ€™t returned until Monday, Aug. 4. The feds have given no explanation. And US Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore. ...

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Candidates raise money from various sources

2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

... than $38000 since July 25 -- with $5000 from a United Auto Workers fund and $5000 from Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauerâ€™s Committee for a Liveable Future. ...

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