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04/29/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio USPS's next generation of delivery vehicles should be electric. Thank you @NRDC @UAW for joining the fight for a green USPS fleet. Quote Tweet NRDC 🌎🏡 @NRDC · Apr 28 "The facts are clear: The Postal Service can save money and cut pollution by investing in electric trucks." -- @brittanyncarmon
04/28/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio On #WorkersMemorialDay, I honor the workers who lost their lives on the job--many of whom worked to build America's transportation systems. I will always fight to protect our workforce and ensure the infrastructure law creates good-paying, safe, and rewarding work for millions. Quote Tweet Transportation Trades Department @TTDAFLCIO · Apr 28 This #WorkersMemorialDay, we remember and honor every fallen transportation worker. As we grieve those we have lost from workplace hazards, including COVID-19, we continue to push forward for safer workplaces. #1u
04/27/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio The Wild Rogue Wilderness and nearby areas are pristine Oregon treasures. I'm proud to introduce legislation to expand the Wilderness and create the Rogue Canyon National Recreation Area for generations to enjoy for years to come. counterpunch.org Keeping the Wild Rogue Wild Congressman Peter DeFazio (D) from Eugene, Oregon, has introduced into the House the Wild Rogue Conservation and Recreation Enhancement Act. It is a
04/27/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Oregon is hiring: 🌉Civil engineers 🤝🏼Community planners 🚧Heavy equipment operators 🔥Welders 🧱Masons 🧮Budget analysts 💡Electricians Join me and @TransportDems to learn how rebuilding America enhances our workforce. Quote Tweet Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure @TransportDems · Apr 27 Roads and bridges don't build themselves. It takes a skilled workforce💪 At today's @TransportDems hearing, learn how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports on-the-job training that will help workers build life-long careers in the industry. https://youtu.be/QaB0Mh5SciQ
04/26/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio Honored to receive a lifetime membership to the Letter Carriers Union @NALC_National . I've fought my entire career to preserve, protect, and enhance the USPS. In fact, my legislation to save the agency $5B a year was signed into law earlier this month. Thank you for this honor!
04/21/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio I'm strongly urging the Biden administration to support federal funding to create the only West Coast ship-to-rail container port at the Port of Coos Bay. This will boost supply chains and better our environment by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
04/21/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio I've championed investments in our infrastructure for years. But no administration, Republican nor Democratic, was able to deliver until President Biden took on this challenge. I was honored to work with him to deliver billions in new investments to improve our infrastructure.
04/21/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio Honored to join @POTUS in Portland today to discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We worked hard to get needed infrastructure investments signed into law, and because of the President's leadership we are #BuildingABetterAmerica.
04/21/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law improves our roads and bridges with a focus on climate mitigation, resiliency, safety, and equity for all users. I'm glad to join President Biden today to discuss this landmark legislation. opb.org
04/21/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio Our country faces significant challenges -- a climate crisis, systemic racial injustice, & an economy that rewards wealth instead of work. With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we have an opportunity to tackle climate change, create good jobs, & deal working Americans back in.
04/20/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio I'm pleased the Biden administration is taking a needed step to help student loan borrowers wrangle their debt. washingtonpost.com
04/20/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio It's clear: Congress must pass a Yemen War Powers Resolution to end unauthorized U.S. involvement in this horrific conflict. Thank you to the nearly 70 organizations supporting our efforts. Cc: @RepJayapal Quote Tweet Hassan El-Tayyab @HassanElTayyab · Apr 20
04/20/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio The president's announced reforms included policies I've proposed, such as forgiving all debt after 20 years of repayment and retroactively counting public service loan forgiveness payments that were in the wrong plan.
04/14/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio All workers have the right to organize. I stand with @SBWorkersUnited and the workers in South Eugene who formed the first Starbucks union in Oregon and achieved a major victory for the national labor movement! #UnionStrong klcc.org
04/13/2022 Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio Let's start with my Stop Gas Price Gouging Tax and Rebate Act, which would tax Big Oil's excess profits and return that revenue to consumers in monthly payments. Quote Tweet Rep. Peter DeFazio @RepPeterDeFazio
05/27/2020 Tweet - "Voting at home shouldn't be a question of politics. It's a health issue. No American should have to choose between their protecting their health and exercising their right to vote. #inners"
05/27/2020 Tweet - "Tragically, 100,000 people across America have lost their lives to COVID-19. Meanwhile, there is still no strong, nationwide plan to expand testing like the one in the #HeroesAct. The Senate must pass it immediately."
05/25/2020 Tweet - "Each #MemorialDay, all Americans unite in honoring the patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. These brave men and women in uniform safeguarded our most cherished values and helped build a brighter future for all Americans. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/52520"
05/25/2020 Tweet - "We are eternally grateful for the courage & service of the men and women who gave their last full measure of devotion for our country. On this #MemorialDay, we honor their memory and #RememberTheFallen. @WWIIMemorial"
05/23/2020 Tweet - "As always, our firefighters are our heroes. Many thanks to our San Francisco Fire Department for their courage and effectiveness in fighting the fire at Pier 45. Our prayers are with them. @SFFDPIO"
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