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Tigard, Oregon
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Tonight, the American people sent a clear message ā they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.
These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country ā including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy.
While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.
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When private equity owns your doctor, you pay MORE for WORSE care. Their priority is profit.
@GovTinaKotek just signed into law the strongest protections against corporate profiteering in health care.
Congress should follow and get private equity out of health care nationwide.
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Thank you to Gov. @TinaKotek and Rep. @BenBowman for signing Oregon HB 951 into law. This bill is critical to ensuring only doctors with their patients (and not private equity) are able to make healthcare decisions.
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Congratulations to Oregon Future Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Emily McIntire and Rep. @BenBowman on your re-election to the Oregon state legislature! We're excited to continue working with you during the next legislative session. #orpol #orleg
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It took several days to count every ballot in 2020, and itās very likely we wonāt know the outcome tonight either. So please keep a few things in mind as you make your voice heard today:
ā Thousands of election workers around the country are working hard today. Respect them. Thank them.Ā
ā Donāt share things before checking your sources.Ā
ā Let the process run its course. It takes time to count every ballot.
Ben Bowman retweeted
Listen to leaders from across the state (and across the aisle) who have come together to encourage you to vote! Take a moment to listen. #orpol
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Vice President @KamalaHarris is a proud mom of two remarkable stepchildrenāand so am I. @CaptMarkKelly and I were trying to have a baby through IVF before I was shot and that dream was stolen from us. To suggest we are somehow lesser is disgraceful.
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JoeĀ BidenĀ has beenĀ one ofĀ AmericaāsĀ most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me.Ā Today,Ā weāveĀ also been reminded ā again ā thatĀ heās a patriotĀ of the highest order.
Hereās my full statement: barackobama.medium.com/my-stā¦
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An actual hero.
This is what America First looks like when itās a lived ethos, rather than a mask for narcissism and ambition.
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Political violence is terrifying. I know.
Iām holding former President Trump, and all those affected by todayās indefensible act of violence in my heart. Political violence is un-American and is never acceptableānever.
Political violence is unacceptable. It has no place in our democracy. We are better than this. I hope former President Trump is safe and recovers fully.
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Now would be a good time to listen to @NigelJaquiss tell the incredible story of how he broke the news that Neil Goldschmidt had sexually abused a young girl. I highly recommend it if you don't know or forgot the details of this shocking story. #orpol oregonbridgepodcast.podbean.ā¦
Neil Goldschmidt, the Oregon governor and Portland mayor credited with turning a frumpish city into a thriving metropolis only to see his record forever stained by a sensational sex abuse scandal, died Wednesday.
oregonlive.com/politics/2024ā¦
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House Bill 4130Ā seeks to shield Oregon from the rapid expansion of private equity and other large corporations into health care.
thelundreport.org/content/biā¦
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.@RepBenBowman has a bill to prevent investors taking over OR medical practices. Studies show that leads to higher costs, poorer outcomes. But big capital is fighting it. @RepBenBowman oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2ā¦
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The recent move by @ProvHealth to drop a provider-owned Oregon anesthesiology firm for a company backed by private equity is fueling concerns in health care circles that @BenBowman hopes to address in the upcoming #orleg session. @jakethomas2009 reports: thelundreport.org/content/anā¦
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You learn very quickly that there is no handbook or rules to being First Lady. Technically, itās not even an official position. And while there are spoken and unspoken expectations that provide some structure, the role is largely shaped by the passions and aspirations of the person holding it.
First Lady Rosalynn Carter understood that well.
Guided by her abiding faith and her commitment to service, Mrs. Carter used her platform in profoundly meaningful ways. Her groundbreaking work to combat the stigma faced by those struggling with their mental health brought light to so many suffering in silence. She advocated for better care for the elderly. She advanced womenās rights. And she remained a champion for those causes ā and many others like building affordable housing for those in need and caring for our nationās caregivers ā in the more than four decades that followed.
When our family was in the White House, every so often, Rosalynn would join me for lunch, offering a few words of advice and always ā always ā a helping hand. She reminded me to make the role of First Lady my own, just like she did. Iāll always remain grateful for her support and her generosity.
Today, Barack and I join the world in celebrating the remarkable legacy of a First Lady, philanthropist, and advocate who dedicated her life to lifting up others. Her life is a reminder that no matter who we are, our legacies are best measured not in awards or accolades, but in the lives we touch. We send our thoughts and prayers to Jimmy and the entire Carter family during this difficult time.
