At a town hall meeting in Banks on Saturday, Sept. 22, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici outlined her positions on a number of issues and expressed her frustration with both congressional leadership and the Trump administration.
Bonamici, a Democrat, held the meeting as part of a swing through the district she represents, Oregon's First Congressional District in the northwestern part of the state. After being introduced by Banks Fire Chief Rodney Linz — the meeting was held at the Banks Fire District's station in downtown Banks — she talked for a few minutes about her legislative priorities before taking questions from constituents.
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