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Education and the DeFazio Scholarship
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fishing, manufacturing, and tourism, as well as being a draw for retirees; large national, state, and private forest lands featuring
some of the nations most ancient and productive forests; university communities that complement regional industries focused high technology
and health care industries; and rich farmland that raise an array of crops from mint, grass seed, and world class wineries, nurseries, along with cattle
and sheep.
KEY ISSUES:
Fighting for the Taxpayers, Fixing the Economy
I staunchly opposed and voted against the ill
conceived $700 billion bailout bill that puts taxpayers on the hook for the mistakes of Wall Street executives and CEO's. Instead,
I proposed an alternative plan that would protect taxpayers and made Wall Street pay to solve this financial mess.
Bringing
an End to the War in Iraq
I voted against the authorization to go to war in Iraq. Since originally opposing the war, I
have opposed the open-ended stay the course policy. We need a plan and a timeline. I have urged President Bush to develop
a plan and negotiate a timeline for a phased redeployment of U.S. troops. Our men and women in uniform have done all that was asked
of them in defeating Saddam Hussein, and since there is no threat of WMD in Iraq, there is no reason for our troops to remain
stuck in the middle of a civil war. It's time to bring them home. I have consistently fought for improved equipment, pay, and benefits
for those who serve.
Ensuring a Sustainable Energy Future
The spike in gas prices caused great financial strain on
every American family. That is why I am fighting for short-term price relief by stopping market manipulation and speculation-- boosting
supply by requiring development of more than 10,000 idle leases on federal lands. My plan would tax windfall profits unless big oil
invests in new production, exploration, refineries, or alternative energy. This plan would also break our dependence on foreign oil
with domestic production, renewable fuels and new energy technologies.
Since 1987, the people of the Oregon's 4th Congressional District have elected me to serve them in Washington, D.C. During this
time, I have done my best to represent my constituents with integrity and with an independent voice.
This district is
a geographically and politically diverse region encompassing rural coastal communities known for
Paid for and authorized by DeFazio for Congress
No to Pay Raises, Yes to Scholarships!
As someone who relied on financial aid to go to college, I believe it is essential
to ensure the dream of a college education is a reality for every student that wants one. I believe that a well-educated workforce
is vital to our economic strength and global competitiveness, and that this nation must have a system of higher education that is
both affordable and high quality.
I opposed the Bush's 2005 Budget Reconciliation plan that cut student financial
aid to cynically pay for millionaires' tax cuts. I also supported the 2007 College Cost Reduction Act that increased Pell Grants
and lowered interest rates on student loans; this bill increased federal student aid by $20 billion--the largest increase in 65 years.
I
also put my money where my mouth is. I have funded 177 need-based scholarships at community colleges in my district
from $290,000 in Congressional pay raises I refused to accept until the federal budget is balanced.
