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Federal funding
House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate
The House has passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September

Oregon’s Congressional delegation to bring fired federal workers, farmers to Trump speech
President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress will include a number of invited guests.

Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz defends cutting federal spending, discusses Medicaid cuts
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, said Wednesday that the nation’s spending on Medicaid programs is unsustainable, and he urged patience as Republicans in Congress formulate their plan to dramatically reduce spending on the health care program.

US Rep. Cliff Bentz tackles town halls, Medicaid in wide-ranging OPB interview
Oregon Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz told OPB's Dave Miller that he supports President Donald Trump's cost-cutting measures, and discussed potential cuts to federal health care benefits
Oregon Coast residents pack congressional town hall, hoping for answers
Oregon voters have used town halls to tell elected leaders how they feel about the rush of changes brought on by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

Cabinet picks
'OPB Politics Now': Recapping Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
The former U.S. representative from Oregon went before a Senate committee in Washington, D.C., this week.

Politics
Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress
Republicans may control both chambers of Congress but leaders in the House and Senate have very different ideas about the best way to implement President Trump's agenda.

Education
Oregon Rep. Bonamici among electeds inexplicably locked out of U.S. Education Department
Congresswoman Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat, and about 20 lawmakers were denied entry and met by Homeland Security officers at the federal building.
Cabinet picks
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon

Politics
Former Oregon Senate Republican Leader will push for Congressional term limits
Former Oregon Senate Republican Leader will push for Congressional term limits