It is readily apparent that Oregon has serious financial issues. The Legislature has no choice but to balance a difficult budget. Right now it looks very ominous. Can Oregon expect any help from the federal government such as participation in proposed infrastructure projects? How about timber revenue relief as in the past, particularly for Southwest Oregon? And what is our Oregon delegation doing to seek such help?  

I only am reading that every member of the Oregon congressional delegation except Rep. Greg Walden is in a frenzy about a "temporary" 90 day immigration order to finalize vetting procedures regarding immigrants from seven countries.  I am reading that Sen. Jeff Merkley will not vote on any Trump Supreme Court nominee.  I am reading that Sen. Ron Wyden boycotted a committee hearing on critical cabinet appointments.  

Senators and Representatives, there are consequences to losing elections. Your efforts to obstruct the new Trump Administration will gain you few, if any, favors from the feds. Your ideology may benefit you, but Oregonians, your constituents, will lose out in the long run.

Gary Hager, Sherwood

Our editors found this article on this site using Google and regenerated it for our readers.