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Oregon's 3rd Congressional District, rooted in Portland, has become a magnet for "independent expenditures" this year.

U.S. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer voted against Rep. Jim Jordan in his effort to become speaker of the House. Cliff Bentz, the state’s other Republican in Congress, voted for Jordan.

Rep. Peter DeFazio hopes the Senate acts soon on the "Build Back Better" Act.

Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden says he’s confident Congress will ultimately pass a pair of big-ticket spending bills, despite some curve balls thrown…

Following a decade of robust population growth, Oregon will receive a new congressional seat for the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Census Bureau…

KLCC's Barbara Dellenback speaks with former Oregon U.S. Representative Elizabeth Furse of Portland.Representative Furse passed away on April 18, 2021.…

More than a dozen mayors across the western U.S. signed a letter Dec. 2 urging Congress to approve additional COVID-19 relief aid. Signees included the…

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill today that could repeal efforts to label food containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.A couple…

Vigils are being held across the country Tuesday, including in Eugene, to show opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline. This week the U.S. Senate could…

Oregon Representative Peter DeFazio says he strongly opposes a bill that would give President Obama the authority to fast track U.S. trade deals.According…

Recent changes made to the nation's flood insurance program could cost Oregon homeowners tens of thousands of dollars a year.After paying out huge…

Representative Peter DeFazio was in Eugene today (Friday) to give a recap of the government shutdown and look forward to the next legislative…