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BushCo hides its doomsday plans from Congress (News From Underground)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:16:00 GMT

Rep. Peter DeFazio on BushCo's secret plans for "continuity of government":

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Peter DeFazio on the Fairness Doctrine (What the Crap?)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:44:24 GMT

A few days ago I wrote this letter to Peter Defazio about the Fairness Doctrine. I was happy to get a real response from him. I thought that you all might find this interesting as it illuminates a clear difference in understanding when it comes to government power (his response is below, followed by my [...]

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DeFazio: An open letter on county payments (BlueOregon)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:30:50 GMT

By Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Eugene). It is with profound disappointment that I write to you today about the recent developments surrounding my bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools or “county payments” program. Rarely before in my service to Oregon have I been as frustrated in my attempts to do the right thing for the people of this great state. I appreciate this opportunity...

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Timber Payments Denied To Rural West (New West Network Cities: Idaho Nort)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:48:00 GMT

A bill that would have continued to give money to Western schools, roads and public safety for the next four years was denied today by the House because Republicans sided with "already profit-rich oil and gas companies," according to one Oregon senator. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., was vividly destrought when the timber program he diligently supported was denied by...

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Greg Walden's gubernatorial aspirations vaporized, as he chooses Big Oil over Oregon (BlueOregon)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:57:00 GMT

Well, that's that. There's no way that Greg Walden can possibly run for Governor now. On the floor of the House on Wednesday, he loudly and angrily opposed the County Payments bill brought up for a vote by Peter DeFazio. (They ended up delaying the vote one day. Stay tuned on that.) Yes, you read that right: Greg Walden opposed the County Payments bill. A bill that he once co-sponsored....

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COG Already Superseded The Constitution (End Times Prophecy News)

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:08:00 GMT

In the summer 2007, Congressman Peter DeFazio, on the Homeland Security Committee (and so with proper security access to be briefed on COG issues), inquired about continuity of government plans, and was refused access. Indeed, DeFazio told Congress that the entire Homeland Security Committee of the U.S. Congress has been denied access to the plans by the White House (video; or...

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Obama Says Referencing McCain's Keating Five Connection Is Fair Game (Political Radar)

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:42:14 GMT

ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: Sen. Barack Obama responded today, during a press availability in Bend, Ore., to comments that Rep. Peter DeFazio made while introducing him yesterday at a town hall. In Albany, Ore., DeFazio brought up Sen. John...

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Obama New Oregon Superdelegate Impugns McCain's Ethics (Political Punch)

Sat, 10 May 2008 02:59:10 GMT

One of the newest superdelegates to join Flock Obama, Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., attacked Sen. John McCain's ethics Friday afternoon in Albany, Ore. "He says we need less regulation," said DeFazio in his introduction of Obama. "Hello! Wall Street mortgage...

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Sen. Obama campaigns in Oregon as he takes superdelegate lead (KOMO - News - Local)

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:04:31 GMT

Sen. Obama now has the lead in superdelegates over Sen. Clinton, 267 to 265, after Ore. Rep. Peter DeFazio backed Obama and a New Jersey superdelegate switched his vote. Both candidates are in Oregon today.

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Clinton's Superdelegate Margin Vanishes (Hoffmania!)

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:20:29 GMT

Byeee. Obama has taken the lead in the only remaining broad category Hillary held. The Illinois Democrat grabbed the superdelegate lead thanks to a switch by New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne and an endorsement from previously uncommitted Rep. Peter DeFazio...

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Delegates: Obama picks up two more (First Read)

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:18:00 GMT

From NBC's Domenico MontanaroThe Obama campaign announced that California DNC Member Ed Espinoza has endorsed the Illinois senator as well today. So far today, it's a net of Obama 4-0. Obama: Espinoza, NC DNC Member John Gage, Reps. Donald Payne of NJ and Peter DeFazio of Oregon. Clinton: Rep. Chris Carney of PA, but she lost lost Payne.The NBC delegate counts:PLEDGED: Obama 1,590, Clinton...

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Obama takes lead in Superdelegates (Air America Radio -)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:46:12 GMT

I’m happy to see my progressive Congressman, Peter DeFazio jump in to endorse Obama . I wonder if he’ll be on hand later today . As Obama has more strength in the West than he does in the South, I’ve touted our former Governor Kitzhaber as a solid VP candidate. He has a proven record of reaching across the aisle to get legislation passed, particularly the Oregon Health Plan. As a former...

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Obama Picks Up Superdelegate, +2 For The Day [Donklephant] (The Liberal Blog Network)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:05:38 GMT

No sooner do I write the post about Hillary below then I see another pickup for Obama. I mentioned in the previous post that somebody defected to him today, and he added Rep. Peter DeFazio from Oregon, which is an important pickup before that state’s primary… DeFazio told the Oregonian Thursday evening that Obama, who will begin [...]

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Rep. DeFazio to endorse Obama (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:37:00 GMT

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Peter DeFazio says he's endorsing Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-WA) and Donald Payne (D-NJ) Back Obama; Delegate Countdown - 165 To Go (Obama HQ)

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:30:27 GMT

... Obama spokesman Dan Pfeiffer said the Illinois senator plans to receive the endorsement of Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon an event Friday in his homestate. Oregon holds it's primary on May 20. While polling in the Oregon has been sparse, Obama is believed to hold a significant advantage over New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. With DeFazio, he will have the endorsement of three...

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Super Movement (The Real Clear Politics Blog)

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:59:16 GMT

A good start to the day in the super department for Mr. Obama: DeFazio throws support to Obama On Thursday night, Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama, putting the Illinois politician one delegate closer...

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Representative Peter DeFazio Endorses Obama (2008 Democratic Convention Watch)

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:01:00 GMT

The night's not over as Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-4) endorses Barack Obama . Clinton's superdelegate lead is now down to 6.5 votes. Tonight Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama, putting the Illinois politician one delegate closer to the presidential nomination. DeFazio said that Obama, who will begin a...

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Peter DeFazio Nails Republicans On Oil (Crooks and Liars)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:30:53 GMT

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR04) railed against the Republican special interests that prevent any real progress from being made on getting control over skyrocketing fuel prices and huge profits being realized by oil companies while consumers struggle with high fuel costs. Now, there’s a few things we could do. Now, the president's a big free trader, [...]

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House Passes Copper Salmon Wilderness Act (YubaNet.com)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:32:29 GMT

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Copper Salmon Wilderness Act introduced by Representative Peter DeFazio that would establish the newest Wild and Scenic Rivers and Wilderness in Oregon. The bill would safeguard wild salmon, old-growth forest by designating new Wild and Scenic Rivers and wilderness in the beautiful Elk River watershed. Senators Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith...

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U.S., European Views of In-Flight Cell Calls: No! Oui? (Wifinet)

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:48:03 GMT

My former hometown's paper writes about local politician working on bill to make double sure voice calls can't be made over the U.S.: Three House Transportation Committee members, including long-time rep Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), are pushing Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace: HANG UP. Cute. Congresscritters are well aware of the vagaries of flight. For most representatives, who are...

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