Oregon Light House
Rep. PETER DeFAZIO, Fourth District, OREGON
February 12, 2003 DeFAZIO NAMED TO HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY House Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi today named Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) to the newly-created House Select Committee on Homeland Security. ... October 8, 2004 DeFazio and Mica Introduce Legislation To Improve The Federal Flight Deck Officer Program In response to requests from pilots for changes to various aspects of the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.)and U.S. Rep. John Mica (R-Fl.) last night introduced legislation, H.R. 5250, the Federal Flight Deck Officer Improvement Act of 2004. ... [Read More]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's Website, Representing the 3rd Congressional District of Oregon
Congressman Blumenauer recently received the George Falcon Golden Spike Award from the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) last month for his strong support of Amtrak, light rail, and pedestrian-friendly land use planning. ... US House of Representatives ... House Defense Budget Includes Funding for Oregon-Based Organizations ... [Read More]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's Website, Representing the 3rd Congressional District of Oregon
Blumenauer Nominates Verna Porter to White House Conference on Aging ... $5 million for the purchase of chitosan hemorrhage control dressing for U.S. troops from HemCon, a company located in Tigard, Oregon. According to military physicians, 90% of soldiers killed in war die before they reach a medical facility, most often of blood loss. Wounds to the extremities are considered the main preventable cause of death in military action. Three years ago, the FDA approved a chitosan hemorrhage control dressing, manufactured by HemCon Inc., and the dressing has already saved the lives of dozens of U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. $2 million for the Oregon Medical Laser Center for research and testing to develop an internal chitosan based hemorrhage control dressing that can treat severe, life-threatening hemorrhage injuries in Afghanistan and Iraq. Battlefield trauma often leads to serious damage of internal organs and support structures because they cannot be repaired using today's technology. Even if repair is feasible, combat injuries treated with sutures ... [Read More]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's Website, Representing the 3rd Congressional District of Oregon
Mr. Blumenauer began his political career while still an undergraduate at Lewis and Clark College, spearheading an unsuccessful attempt to lower Oregon's voting age and later, the successful national effort to lower the voting age. Elected to the Oregon Legislature at the age of 23, he won every precinct in his district. In the Oregon House of Representatives, he chaired the Revenue and School Finance Committee and played key roles in enacting legislation that created Oregon's landmark land use planning program and progressive transportation policies - both still national models today. ... [Read More]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's Website, Representing the 3rd Congressional District of Oregon
House rejects bid to Undercut Supreme Court ruling on Medical Marijuana ... Congressman Blumenauer recently received the George Falcon Golden Spike Award from the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) last month for his strong support of Amtrak, light rail, and pedestrian-friendly land use planning. ... House members form caucus pushing for federal support of Amtrak ... [Read More]
Oregon Department of Energy - Conservation Division State Home Oil Weatherization Program
Where You Can Save in Your House (pdf) ... Insulation (attic/ceiling, floor, wall, ducts) - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $500 Weatherstripping and caulking - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $500 Blower-door assisted air sealing - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $500 with a contractor certified by the Department of Energy Water heater insulation (in unheated areas) - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum of $500 Programmable thermostat - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum of $500 Replacement oil burner 80% or more efficiency - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $150 Replacement oil furnace 81% or more efficiency - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $150 Replacement windows - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $150 Insulated exterior door - 25% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $150 Blower door test - 100% of the total cost up to a maximum rebate of $100 with a contractor certified by the Department of Energy The $50 ... [Read More]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's Website, Representing the 3rd Congressional District of Oregon
Penny Dodge, a spokeswoman for DeFazio, said the House Democrats were concerned that, in light of Army discussions earlier this year about bringing in weapons from other states, a letter that endorsed a long-term role for Umatilla could "inadvertently fuel the Army's interest in shipping weapons into Oregon from out of state for incineration." ... House rejects bid to Undercut Supreme Court ruling on Medical Marijuana ... US House of Representatives ... [Read More]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's Website, Representing the 3rd Congressional District of Oregon
Legislation Also Gives Green Light to Streetcar Extensions and I-205 Light Rail ... The House bill also includes several provisions championed by Blumenauer, including: a new Safe Routes to School program to encourage communities to adopt strategies and fund projects designed to allow children to walk and bike to school safely; and, a new “Small Starts” transit program that would create a $935 million discretionary fund for streetcar, commuter rail and bus rapid transit projects to receive federal capital funding. The bill also includes needed authorization to expand the Portland streetcar system and for continued work on Portland’s light rail system, to complete financing for the IMAX line and for a new line along I-205. ... [Read More]
Inventory of Historic Light Stations--North Carolina Lighthouses--Bodie Island Light
Open to the Public? YES (Go to Lighthouses to Visit for access information) ... Back to Inventory - List of North Carolina Lighthouses ... Is the Light Operational? YES ... [Read More]
Hooley (OR05) | Press Release | Oregon Ironworks Slated to Receive $8.4 Million Federal Defense Contract - Hooley Helped Secure Continued Funding of Navy SEALION Technology; Project Will Help Promote Enhance National Security and Local Economic Growth -
The Ballistic Liner Suspension System (BLSS) kits offer new levels of safety, security and comfort for the infantry. The BBLSS offers increased protection from head impact. Additionally, the padding system makes the helmet positively buoyant and reduces echo noise when wearing the helmet. It is water proof and wicks perspiration. This suspension padding system is used in the newest helmets issued to Special Forces. This plus-up will outfit all light infantry brigades in each division and give them a substantially enhanced helmet that is more comfortable and will actually be worn by the infantry. The Army National Guards light infantry brigades need and want this new helmet retrofit kit. Oregon Aero is headquartered in Scappoose, with facilities in ... [Read More]
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