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November 20, 2008 Waxman beats Dingell for control of energy committee
...Waxman, 69, as chairman, legislation to address climate change ''will happen faster and smoother,'' said Representative Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat. ``Henry is in a better position to guide it.'' Dingell, who waged a public campaign promoting le
Source: Miami Herald
November 16, 2008 In economic crisis, let's build something besides debt
Moreover, says Rep. Earl Blumenauer, possibly the Oregonian closest to the president-elect, "Obama was very impressed by what he saw in Oregon. ...
November 14, 2008 Will Close Ties With Congress Help Obama?
Nydia Velazquez of New York, Rep. Xavier Becerra of California, and Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado. Rep. James Oberstar of Minnesota and Rep. Earl Blumenauer ...
November 11, 2008 Co-Sponsorship of Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act ...
To date, the following Members of Congress have agreed to co-sponsor HR 6567: -- Thomas Allen - Maine -- Rob Bishop - Utah -- Earl Blumenauer - Oregon ...
November 11, 2008 Rumors and names for cabinet posts fly as Obama team stays quiet
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer has surfaced as a possible head of the Transportation Department. Washington Rep. Jay Inslee for Interior and even Warren ...
November 11, 2008 Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The AP lists four possible candidates: Jane Garvey, former head of Federal Aviation Administration, Rep. James Oberstar, Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Mortimer ...
November 11, 2008 Two Oregon congressmen, one Secretary of Transportation
Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland), but some in the transportation world have been floating the name of a second Oregon congressman as well. US Rep. ...
November 11, 2008 OR-3: Blumenauer looks ahead after âdramaticâ election
By Britten Chase, PolitickerOR.com Reporter US Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) sent an e-mail to his supporters Tuesday to lay out the implications of ...
November 11, 2008 Blumenauer, Hansen possibilities for posts
The news site Politico.com has reported that Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Portland, is a possibility for Obama's transportation secretary. ...
November 10, 2008 Simpson, Crapo pushing for Amtrak to return to Idaho
Ron Wyden and Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Republican Rep. Greg Walden. Jared S. Hopkins may be reached at 208-735-3204 or jhopkins@magicvalley.com.
November 08, 2008 Cabinet Pick From GOP?
...head of Federal Aviation Administration. Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., chairman of House transportation committee. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. Mortimer Downey, former deputy transportation secretary. INTERIOR SECRETARY Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhab
November 08, 2008 Obama, Leaning on Clintonian Democrats, Might Tap Republicans for Cabinet
As he confronts the nation's worst financial crisis since the Depression, President-elect Obama has assembled a broad based team of economic advisers though those who stand closest to him tend to be non-ideological pragmatists, with an emphasis on
November 08, 2008 Gains by Democrats embolden Oregon lawmakers
"The new administration is in charge," Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., said flatly on Wednesday, one day after an election in which a Democrat was elected ...
November 08, 2008 Cabinet conjecture
... former deputy transportation secretary; Pennsylvania's Rendell; Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber; former Alaska Gov. ...
November 07, 2008 Names surface for top Obama administration jobs
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. Mortimer Downey, former deputy transportation secretary. INTERIOR SECRETARY Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber. ...
November 06, 2008 BRIEFLY NORTHWEST
Greg Walden and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon are trying to bring Amtrak service to Baker City for the first time since the Pioneer Route was canceled in 1997. ...
November 06, 2008 Would Obama pick Oberstar?
...DOT job, and on the other he has insisted he wants to see out his second term as governor. The Politico publication likes Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) as a possible DOT pick, and other names in the mix are former FAA Administrator Jane Garvey and forme
Source: Aviation Week
November 06, 2008 Colorado Senator pushes for Westerner on Cabinet
...include Washington state Gov. Christine Gregoire, a former state attorney general, for U.S. attorney general; Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a staunch Obama supporter, for transportation secretary; Roy Romer, a former Colorado governor who later served as
Source: The Daily News Online
November 05, 2008 Election results in for Northwest races and ballot measures
In Oregon, for Portland's US House 3rd District seat, Earl Blumenauer has won. Democrat John Kroger has been elected Oregon's new Attorney General. ...
November 05, 2008 Colorado Sen. Salazar pushes for Westerner on Cabinet
...include Washington state Gov. Christine Gregoire, a former state attorney general, for U.S. attorney general; Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a staunch Obama supporter, for transportation secretary; Roy Romer, a former Colorado governor who later served as
Source: Vail Daily
November 05, 2008 Obama Drama
âI think it was Oregon that put Barack Obama over the top,â US Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) told thousands of giddy Democrats gathered at the Oregon ...
November 05, 2008 Colo. Sen. Salazar pushes for Westerner on Cabinet
Christine Gregoire, a former state attorney general, for US attorney general; Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a staunch Obama supporter, for transportation ...
November 05, 2008 Bicycle commuters encouraged by bailout
The American League of Bicyclists, which has been pushing for legislation for seven years, and the act's sponsor, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., trumpeted it ...
November 05, 2008 A look back at the campaign that was
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., who has been in politics for more than three decades, found the Obama-inspired activists phenomenal. "I've been doing this for ...
November 05, 2008 Move afoot to restore Amtrak service
Greg Walden and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon are trying to bring Amtrak service to Baker City for the first time since the Pioneer Route was canceled in 1997. ...
November 04, 2008 Poor timing for open primaries
Avel Gordly and US Rep. Earl Blumenauer. Supporters also included more than 30 current and former mayors, as well as Portland mayor-elect Sam Adams. ...
November 04, 2008 Blumenauer: âOregon put Obama over the topâ
... candidate Barack Obama the next president of the United States, and US Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) declared Oregon the state that sealed the deal. ...
November 04, 2008 Blumenauer in Transpo, baby!
...for Ag is the not very inspiring Tom Vilsack. Best of all in Politico's picks are the two possibilities for Transportation, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), both outstanding advocates for smart urban development, transit di
November 04, 2008 Hansen mum about potential for post in Obama administration
US Rep. Earl Blumenauer was mentioned on Politico.com this week as a potential nominee for transportation secretary. Either Blumenauer or Hansen would send ...
November 04, 2008 The Oregon Convention Center: Democrats at Ground Zero
There was US Rep. Earl Blumenauer, downright giddy as he declared it "was Oregon that put Barack Obama over the top." Yes, people danced during McCain's ...



