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New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for 'low-hanging fruit' in divided Congress
New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for 'low-hanging fruit' in divided Congress
New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for 'low-hanging fruit' in divided Congress

Published on: 01/15/2025

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Janelle Bynum’s journey to Washington, D.C., as the U.S. representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District was a homecoming.

News Source : https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/01/15/new-oregon-us-rep-janelle-bynum-looks-for-low-hanging-fruit-in-divided-congress/

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