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DeFazio helps secure Coos Bay jetty repair funding
Democratic Congressman Peter DeFazio has helped secure $2.8 million in funding for emergency repairs to the Coos Bay North Jetty, damaged during last winter's storms.
DeFazio adds money to help reopen coast rail line
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., has proposed rerouting $8 million to help the Port of Coos Bay buy a rail line that runs from Eugene to Coquille and is scheduled to be abandoned.  Dream of gas tax holiday falters over job lossesThe political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere.
DeFazio draws Constitution Party opponent
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, an 11-term Democrat from Springfield, has drawn an opponent for this November's election.
Bill would give lighthouse to tribes
Both Oregon senators and Congresssman Peter DeFazio have introduced a bill that would let the Coast Guard transfer ownership of the abandoned Cape Arago Lighthouse to the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. |
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