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Benton County Democrats
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The Democratic Party for Benton County Oregon, the bluest little county in America.

Website: https://bentondemocrats.org/
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"The statement that the United States will 'run' Venezuela is an act of imperialism so brazen that puts even Vladamir Putin’s Russia to shame. Congress MUST act. This type of action cannot be allowed on the international stage."
January 4, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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"It is the result of a presidency left unchecked by a congress that no longer knows how to exercise its own powers and ignores actions so flagrantly illegal that there is no rational justification for their complacency."
January 4, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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To learn more: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/19/o...
Oregon immigration lawyers say they face more restrictions under Trump • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Plaintiffs are asking U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken to require that immigration officials give people detained access to their counsel.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Friends who knew her described her drive and commitment for the people of Benton County. Her tireless work shaped Benton County and will continue to benefit future generations.
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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In 2004, voting with former Commissioner Annabelle Jaramillo, Modrell brought Benton County to the national spotlight by voting to suspend issuing all marriage licenses while the courts wrestled with Benton County's commitment to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Read about it here:
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Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle Demand Trump Administration Explain Big Coast Guard Changes in Newport & Reports of New ICE Facility | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Trump administration tells states to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November, Oregon won't • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle
This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, though benefits could...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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The Benton County Democrats oppose the expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill and encourage the public to show their support for denial of the conditional use permit request.🤢🤮
October 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM