Rep. Earl Blumenauer's Profile
Earl Blumenauer was elected to the Oregon State House of Representatives at 23, where he chaired the Revenue and School Finance Committee. In 1978 he served on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, and eight years later worked as Portland’s Commissioner of Public Works when he was on the City Council. Blumenauer was elected to the U.S House of Representatives in 1996. He is currently serving his 8th term in the House. Official Biography
Birthday: August 16, 1948
Committees: Budget; Ways and Means; Select Energy Independence and Global Warming
The Issues: Find our where Rep. Blumenauer stands on the issues.
Other: Married; nicknamed the “Johnny Appleseed of Livability”
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Q: In concordance with your vision, many Oregonian charities aim to alleviate poverty both domestically and abroad. How do you plan to assist those charities to complete their mission?
A: Well I’ve gone a great deal of work with non-governmental organizations in Oregon and around the country dealing with fragile ecosystems and...
Answered by Earl Blumenauer
on June 16, 2010
Asked by MAPLE Microdevelopment from Eugene, OR
Q: You are an expert on environmentalism and sustainability. What are your thoughts about President Obama's new off-shore drilling policies? Are they necessary for our energy independence? Will these policies be beneficial?
A: I’m pleased that the president has called at least a temporary halt and working to make sure that the rules are observed and the protections...
Answered by Earl Blumenauer
on June 15, 2010
Asked by Ayl Guest from New York, NY