Palin: Concerning the 'Death Panels'... Aug 14, 2009
" [3] During those consultations, practitioners must explain the continuum of end-of-life services and supports available, including palliative care and hospice, and the government benefits available to pay for such services. [4] Now put this in context. These consultations are authorized whenever a Medicare recipients health changes significantly or when they enter a nursing home, and they are part of a bill whose stated purpose is to reduce the growth in health care spending.... (The Drudge Report)
Oregon Rep. Fights Palin, Gingrich Attacks Aug 14, 2009
Democrat Earl Blumenauer, Author of Health Care Measure on End-of-Life Issues: Death Panel Charge is "Blatant Lie" ... Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore ... Earl Blumenauer has been known for his ever-present bow-tie and tireless advocacy of bikes. (CBS News -- US)
Sorting facts from fiction in health care reform Aug 13, 2009
" he told a crowd in New Hampshire Tuesday. But will there be cuts? The Times analysis concluded Medicare cuts were probable. In fact, 40 percent of the plan in its current form would be funded by cuts to the Medicare program. Will the plan promote euthanasia and so-called death panels? One of Oregon s own congressmen, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, offered that amendment to the health care reform legislation. Blumenauer claims his amendment was misinterpreted. This is a provision that would enable... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Congressman defends health care program Aug 13, 2009
Earl Blumenauer has defended an end-of-life care provision he wrote in the House version of the health care overhaul bill after one caller at a telephone town hall contended the Oregon congressman wanted to cut off medical treatment to senior citizens. The provision would allow Medicare to pay doctors for voluntary counseling sessions that address end-of-life issues. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Rep. Wu of Oregon defends health care reform Aug 12, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. proposed to allow patients to consult with their doctors about end-of-life care, including palliative and hospice care, would lead to euthanasia and genocide. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mailbag: Suicides? Ridiculous! (Aug. 11) Aug 12, 2009
After reading in the Mailbag that the health care reform act would encourage seniors to end their lives, I went to my computer and learned that the author of the page 425 section of the legislation is Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon. He crafted the proposed legislation with a Republican doctor. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Letter: Three concerns: GPS monitors, health care reform and Obama (Aug. 11) Aug 11, 2009
Earl Blumenauer s suggestion that Global Positioning Satellite devices be placed in every car to increase tax revenues through a mileage tax. We ve cut back gas consumption so they want to gouge us elsewhere. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
No death panelin health bill Aug 11, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. would allow Medicare to pay doctors for voluntary counseling sessions that address end-of-life issues. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Baird defends choice not to hold town hall meetings Aug 9, 2009
Democrats Earl Blumenauer, Kurt Schraeder, Norm Dicks and Jay Inslee don t plan live town halls. Neither do Republicans Greg Walden or Dave Reichert, though Reichert will hold a telephone town hall. (Longview Daily News, WA)
No health care town halls in Vancouver after threats Aug 9, 2009
Democrats Earl Blumenauer, Kurt Schraeder, Norm Dicks and Jay Inslee don t plan live town halls either. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Mileage tax out of state budget Jul 31, 2009
Warner said there s been a lot of corresponding work done on the federal level, with Congressmen Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and James Oberstar of Minnesota, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, having expressed interest in the research. Our work will continue to inform the conversation, and we ll see where it leads, Warner said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
FactCheck.org Documents False Euthanasia Claims Jul 30, 2009
Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Republican Rep. Charles Boustany of Louisiana. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Investing: The Best Water Plays Jul 27, 2009
On July 15, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore. introduced a bipartisan bill that would create a water trust fund for investing in America's broken drinking-water and sewage-treatment systems. (BusinessWeek)
Obama eggs on a tax revolt Jul 21, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. "The $10 billion annual fund will create more than 250,000 jobs.". (Albany Times Union)
MMSD's Shafer to lead national water group Jul 16, 2009
"We're poised right now as a country to finally create a dedicated funding source for clean water infrastructure, and a national program to implement green approaches to managing water, both of which are greatly needed, Shafer said. U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced Tuesday the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act, which would dedicate a long-term, federal funding source for drinking water and water reclamation projects. "The federal government recently estimated that a $150 billion... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
SUPPORT: Companies push biking to work Jul 14, 2009
Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, sponsor of the act. Although there is no national data on the number of businesses providing incentives to employees bicycling to work, bicycle groups say more companies are working toward it. (USA Today)
Transport chief praises U.S.-made streetcar Jul 3, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, wrote a program called Small Starts that was intended to provide federal money for streetcars, but said the Bush administration slanted implementation to favor bus projects. Unlike highways and bridges, light rail and streetcar projects are held to strict cost-effectiveness standards that Blumenauer says bear little resemblance to reality. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Port of Portland to add new rail lines at Rivergate Jun 23, 2009
Earl Blumenauer and reprsentative of the Port, ODOT, Burlington Northern and Union Pacific. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Tauscher to Cede Her House Throne Jun 22, 2009
Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore. the GOP s master of House rules and process was having trouble reclaiming his time, and he lodged his complaint with the presiding lawmaker, Rep. (Roll Call)
SPEECH: Read full text of President Obama's address to AMA Jun 16, 2009
The other day, my friend, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, handed me a magazine with a special issue titled, "The Crisis in American Medicine." One article notes "soaring charges." Another warns about the "volume of utilization of services." And another asks if we can find a "better way [than fee-for-service] for paying for medical care." It speaks to many of the challenges we face today. The thing is, this special issue was published by Harper's Magazine in October of 1960. (USA Today -- Money)
Pelosi, Bipartisan Delegation Remarks at Press Conference on China Jun 3, 2009
WASHINGTON, June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Edward Markey, Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, and Congressman Jay Inslee held a press conference this afternoon to discuss their recent visit to China. Below are their remarks. (PR Newswire)
Nancy Pelosi Tours Shanghai on China Visit May 25, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, a Democrat from Oregon; Rep. Jay Inslee, a Democrat from Washington; and Rep. (Time.com)
House OKs bill for school construction May 15, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, Kurt Schrader and Peter DeFazio in voting for the bill. Republican Rep. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Owners struggle to find sanctuaries for chimps May 15, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. has said 30 states allow the keeping of the animals as pets and it is easy to purchase a primate from exotic animal dealers or over the Internet. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Editor's mailbag (May 10) May 10, 2009
In response to Hasso Hering s Sunday editorial of May 3, in which he asserts we don t need federal hate crime laws: He s wrong, but before I explain why, I would like to correct Congressman Earl Blumenauer s statistics regarding hate crimes. The statistics cited understate the number by half. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oberstars stand on mileage tax clarified9:57 am | (No comments posted.) May 6, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-OR, to include a pilot program in this years transportation bill. Oregon already has piloted its own VMT program. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Feds give $75 million for Oregon streetcar May 6, 2009
Peter DeFazio, a Eugene-area Democrat, and Earl Blumenauer, a Portland Democrat, who have long championed the project in Washington D.C.. DeFazio said the Bush administration set up a blackbox test no streetcar would have ever been able to pass. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
Nation not ready for mileage-based tax May 5, 2009
DeFazio s fellow Oregon congressman, Earl Blumenauer, has correctly noted that public acceptance, not technology is the main obstacle to a mileage-based tax. The fact is, the national discussion that might lead to public acceptance is still in the early stages. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Editorial: The feds don’t need to do this May 3, 2009
From the office of Earl Blumenauer, the congressman from Portland: Today, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Top lawmaker wants mileage tax on vehicles Apr 29, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. who recommended that the transportation bill include pilot programs in every state to test the viability of a mileage-based tax. (AZCentral -- Business)
Conservation bill Apr 1, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, both Oregon Democrats, and former Oregon State professor Jane Lubchenco, who now heads the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "With a stroke of the pen today, President Obama cemented Oregon's wilderness legacy for generations to come," said Wyden, who was one of the principal architects of the Oregon provisions in the law. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
New York Special Awash in Cash Mar 21, 2009
Earl Blumenauer (Ore. Bruce Braley (Iowa), Russ Carnahan (Mo. (Roll Call)
DeFazio caught in airport hassle (44) Mar 19, 2009
At PDX, he was in line at the gate two behind Congressman Greg Walden and one ahead of Congressman Earl Blumenauer when Transportation Security Administration agents yelled at him from 10 feet away to come over here. He said he went, plunked down his bags and two agents wearing rubber gloves rummaged through them. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Airport-screening check riles DeFazio Mar 18, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. was standing near him Monday and witnessed the incident. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Congressman swears he did not raise fuss Mar 18, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. was behind him in line for the United Airlines flight and told him that he showed restraint. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Outraged Oregon lawmakers offer ideas for reclaiming AIG bonuses Mar 18, 2009
Earl Blumenauer denounced AIG but offered different approaches to the problem. "No one can understand how you can destroy a company and then say you deserve a bonus," an incredulous Merkley said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
U.S. House defeat of wilderness bill stuns supporters Mar 12, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. who wrote part of the Oregon provisions. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Grist Magazine: Gov. and First Lady Schweitzer are among 14 green couples Mar 3, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. and his wife, Margaret Kirkpatrick. (Missoulian, MT)
South Dakota senators say they'll back Obama on cutting federal farm support payments Feb 26, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, who was sitting next to her. "Earl Blumenauer actually leaned over to me and asked, 'What do you think he means with that line?'" Herseth Sandlin said Wednesday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
After Attack, Congress Moves to Ban Chimp Sales Feb 25, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. said the "horrific chimpanzee attack" that stunned the nation last week would bring "renewed urgency" to the need to pass the bill into law. (Newsmax)
House OKs shipping ban for primates Feb 25, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. helped bring a bill to the House floor to ban the shipment of chimpanzees and other primates across state lines, Republicans insisted that the odds of getting bit by a chimp were "one in 38 million" and said lawmakers' time would be better spent on real problems such as the soaring price of gas. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
House OKs curb on pet apes Feb 25, 2009
Find the latest news, reviews t analysis in\n. may lead us to believe that these creatures are cuddly and harmless, but last week's tragedy and other similar attacks stand as evidence that this is not the case," said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall (D-W. Va). His committee has estimated that about 15,000 primates are privately owned. The bill passed, 323 to 95, with several House Republican opponents arguing that the measure was a waste of Congress' time. And last night,... (New York Daily News)
URGENT: HOUSE PASSES BILL BANNING CHIMPS AS PETS... Feb 25, 2009
Ben Smith's Blog: Fast action on the Hill - POLITICO.com. Besides the animal cruelty concerns, the interstate movement of pet primates creates serious public health and safety risks. (The Drudge Report)
Adams says he'll still be effective despite scandal Feb 20, 2009
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Oregon bill encourages energy efficiency upgrades Feb 20, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. was also on hand to support the program, which he said could become a national model. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Chimpanzee Attack Revives Calls for Federal Primate... Feb 19, 2009
Following Monday's attack, which Herold reportedly called "horrific," two U.S. congressmen Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. and Mark Kirk, R-Ill. (Fox News)
New law provides cash incentive for pedaling commuters Feb 16, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, voted against it. The Oregon Democrat, who wears a bicycle lapel pin and spent years pushing for the credit, opposed the rescue bill, calling it too expensive and ineffective. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Two Northwest Democrats vote no as Congress passes stimulus Feb 15, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. supported the bill, which he said will create or save an estimated 44,000 jobs in Oregon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
DeFazio joins Republicans in saying 'no' on stimulus Feb 14, 2009
David Wu, Earl Blumenauer and Kurt Schrader all voted for the bill, as did Washington Democratic Rep. Brian Baird. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Oregon awaits funds from stimulus package Feb 14, 2009
Voting yes: Earl Blumenauer, D-3rd District; Kurt Schrader, D-5th District; David Wu, D-1st District. Voting no: Peter DeFazio, D-4th District; Greg Walden, R-2nd District. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Lawmakers seek public hearings from Navy for Coast training Feb 10, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader and David Wu in seeking the public comment extension from Navy Secretary Donald Winter. The letter said: Many citizens who live in potentially affected areas along the Oregon coast have expressed concern and frustration at the lack of public notice and the limited time to provide official comments to the U.S. Navy Coastal residents have raised questions and serious concerns about the impact on coastal fisheries, tourism, ongoing efforts to develop... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Blumenauer backs toy standard delay Feb 8, 2009
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. endorsed a decision by federal regulators to give U.S. makers of toys and other children's products an extra year to meet tough new testing requirements, saying that manufacturers need the time to adjust to the new system. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
