U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz during an interview in Ontario in 2021. (The Enterprise/FILE) U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz said Friday that he was unaware that a colleague had recommended a presidential pardon for his Jan. 6, 2021, vote to challenge the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. Bentz, Oregon’s lone Republican in[Read More…]
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Uncategorized Idaho’s trigger law will abolish abortions 30 days after SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, June 24, reversed Roe v. Wade in a long-anticipated decision. (Les Zaitz/Oregon Capital Chronicle) In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that determined a person’s constitutional right to seek an abortion, a move that will[Read More…]
Uncategorized Democrat legislators from the West push update of 150-year-old federal mining law
An overhaul of federal mining laws is being considered in Congress. (Oregon Capital Chronicle/Les Zaitz) WASHINGTON D.C. – Democrats in Congress are hoping to overhaul the nation’s 150-year-old system for mining the elements needed for battery manufacturing, as high gas prices and Russia’s war in Ukraine underline the need to[Read More…]
Uncategorized Bentz raises alarm about cartels as House votes to decriminalize marijuana
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, speaks at an Ontario Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this year. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) The U.S. House passed legislation Friday to legalize marijuana nationally, but its future is much less clear in the Senate. The House voted 220-204 to approve the measure, which would fix the split between[Read More…]
Uncategorized Wyden says he’ll push for more economic sanctions against Russia
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrats from Oregon, shown at a meeting in 2021, are supporting stronger economic measures against Russia. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is continuing to look for ways to tighten the economic vice on Russia over its invasion[Read More…]
Uncategorized Oregon’s Congressional leaders back sanctions on Russia, condemn attack on Ukraine
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrats from Oregon, address a Portland business summit on Dec. 6, 2021. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) UPDATE: U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz made brief remarks in Medford days ahead of the invasion. Nearly every member of Oregon’s Congressional delegation on Thursday condemned[Read More…]