Greg Walden
Greg Walden
Gregory Paul Waldenis an American politician who is the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 2nd congressional district, serving since 1999. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is the only Republican member of Oregon's congressional delegation...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth10 January 1957
CountryUnited States of America
land forests resources
It is up to us as lawmakers to provide the resources and streamlined processes that will enable our federal forest managers to become the best possible steward of our lands.
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I've experienced first-hand the wonderful work organizations like J Bar J do for young people in Central Oregon and I am encouraged that the federal government is taking an active role in the Cascade Youth and Family Center.
technology oil america
I came here to help make America more competitive and prosperous by developing an energy policy that increases conservation, promotes cleaner technologies, encourages development of renewables and enhances domestic production of gas and oil.
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I did not come to Washington to raise the electricity rates by as much as $40 per month as this plan would do.
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I came away from the forums with a profound concern about the highly addictive and destructive nature of methamphetamine. Families are torn apart, lives are destroyed and treatment is difficult to get.
weekend oregon community
I am maintaining my schedule of commuting to Washington, D.C. each week from Oregon so that I can spend my weekends and days when we are not in session traveling to communities throughout my district.
ecosystems fire long
As the GAO report recognizes, the long-term health of our forests relies on additional fuel reduction options and funding to reduce the risks that catastrophic fire poses to our nation's ecosystems, communities and federal budgetary resources.
responsibility practice energy
As federal lawmakers, we have a responsibility to set a precedent for energy efficient practices.
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A $1.7 billion average increase in electricity costs is estimated to result in a $1.3 billion decrease in personal income and a loss of 13,000 more jobs in the region.
power unions corporations
Large corporations and unions know the power of being big enough to bargain for better rates.
believe goal secret
It is no secret that those of us in the Northwest believe the Administration's proposal to drive up the cost of electricity in our region is not only misguided, but also will not achieve the intended goal of raising money for the treasury.
technology oregon friendly
In addition to hydropower, Oregon and the Northwest have pioneering companies leading the way in environmentally friendly energy technology.
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We also have to stop the flow of precursor chemicals that meth cooks use to boil up this poison.
war approach
The war on meth must be fought with a multi-pronged approach.