President Trump Proclaims May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day - Brown Orders Flags at Half-Staff

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President Trump Proclaims May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day - Brown Orders Flags at Half-Staff

On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we acknowledge the incredible service and sacrifices law enforcement personnel make each day for their fellow Americans.  The brave men and women of our Nation’s law enforcement work long hours, often in dangerous situations, to protect our lives, liberty, and property.  We also take this opportunity to pay tribute to law enforcement personnel who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.  We will never forget their courage.

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Oregon Senators & Governor Decry Trump Admin Report on Cascade-Siskiyou NM

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Oregon Senators & Governor Decry Trump Admin Report on Cascade-Siskiyou NM

Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Oregon Governor Kate Brown, today decried the release of the Trump administration Interior Department’s report that recommended stripping protections from and shrinking the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Southern Oregon.

Despite months of requests from Oregon’s Senators, Governor and local community, the report still gives no information about the specifics of the administration’s plan to alter the boundaries or amend the management proclamation of  the monument.

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