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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Maxine Dexter, M.D.
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden—along with U.S.
Officials at the detention center allowed the Members to tour the facility one hour after they arrived. Despite repeated attempts, the Members were only permitted to meet with two detained individuals, which raises concerns over the medical care and legal counsel available in this detention center.
GRESHAM, OR — Yesterday, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-29), the Ranking Member of House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hosted a town hall focused on ensuring veterans receive the benefits they have earned and deserve at VFW Gresham United Post 180.
Last week—in the dead of night—House Republicans passed a bill enacting the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. House Democrats fought back, offering over 500 amendments and dragging a hearing on the legislation into the daylight.
The good news? It still has to pass the Senate and come back to the House for a vote. Now is the time to keep the pressure up.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement after voting against House passage of the GOP tax scam, which would rip away health care from as many as 14 million Americans and enact the largest-ever cut to federal food assistance, all to give tax breaks to billionaires.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) fought for 8+ hours to testify against the GOP tax scam during the House Rules Committee hearing that began at 1:00 am. Her testimony came as she introduced amendments to prevent attacks on Medicaid, free speech, and public lands.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) is set to introduce amendments to block attacks on Medicaid, free speech, and public lands during the 1:00am House Rules Committee Hearing on the Republican budget. The House Rules Committee is tasked with determining when and how bills advance to the full House for a vote.
Your voice fuels my work in Congress. That’s why I’m hosting two upcoming town halls—your chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, and tell me what matters most to you.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.