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U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, addresses the crowd Feb. 19, 2025, at his town hall in La Grande, Ore. Two Democratic governors are urging Bentz to vote against the new version of President Donald Trump's tax bill.
Courtesy of Isabella Crowley
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The Observer
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz voted for the version of the reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May, but the version of the bill now awaiting a vote includes new cuts to Medicaid that were not in the House version of the bill.
A Contra Costa County tenant holds her 2023 eviction notice. California lawmakers recently sided with landlords in killing legislation that would have given renters two full weeks to pay their past due rent before property owners could begin the eviction process. Photo by Manuel Orbegozo for CalMatters
Manuel Orbegozo
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CalMatters
California Democrats were split on a proposal that would have extended an eviction grace period for tenants who fall behind on their rent. It’s the latest setback for progressive lawmakers seeking renter protections.