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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL FEBRUARY 22, 2017 3A U.S. Senator Ron Wyden holds town hall event U.S. Senator Ron Wyden described him- cmay@cgsentinel.com self Sunday night as a fi rst generation Jewish kid whose father fl ed the Nazis in the 1930s. Not all of his family, however, escaped and it was a reality Wyden called upon in telling a nearly sold out town hall, “Nobody is free unless everyone is free.” The line garnered one of the many thunderous rounds of applause from the several hundred res- idents who came out to hear the senator mark his 793rd town hall, this time at Lane Community College in Eugene. As one member of the audi- ence pointed out to the senator, the reaction was not completely unexpected. In Eugene, where over 60 percent of residents identify as democrat, Wyden acknowledged that he was speaking to a room that already agreed with him and urged those in attendance to reach out to those on the other side of the aisle. Questions, however, echoed the national dis- course focusing on President Donald Trump and the possible consequences of executive orders and cabinet picks, particularly Trump’s choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt. “The head of an agency that relates to some- thing in the Oregon gene pool, clean air and wa- ter, has spent his entire life trying to dismantle the laws he is now asked to carry out,” Wyden said of the choice. Pruitt, former Oklahoma Attorney General, routinely sued the EPA to block laws regarding the protection of the environment. He was con- fi rmed by a vote of 52-46. Senator Wyden also touched on the ongoing reports that the Trump campaign was in commu- nication with Russia stating that it was his belief a special prosecutor would be called on to inves- tigate possible business ties between Trump and Russia. News reports concerning the connection have been popping up since the last leg of the election with new allegations taking hold recently after Trump-appointed National Security Advisor Mi- chael Flynn resigned. Flynn had previously de- nied any wrong doing before admitting to speak- ing with the Russian ambassador concerning Obama-placed sanctions on the country prior to Trump’s inauguration. The White House denied any cooperation between the campaign and Rus- sia after confl icting reports concerning Flynn’s departure emerged. Initially, White House staff noted Flynn resigned. Trump later said he had fi red Flynn. Most recently, President Trump noted the media was to blame for its treatment of the former U.S. National Security Advisor. Wyden cited newly confi rmed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ support of a special pros- By Caitlyn May ecutor for Hillary Clinton during the campaign and FBI head James Comey’s decision to discuss a potential investigation 11 days prior to the 2016 election in commenting on a possible investiga- tion into Trump’s relationship with Russia. “This cannot be swept under the rug. It’s a security issue and it speaks to the legitimacy of government.” Focusing closer to home, Wyden took several questions concerning health care and the choices Oregonians would be faced with if the Affordable Care Act were repealed. “It’s clear all the promises on the campaign trail that the plan would be better, it would be cheaper, he told us it would be great but they called it ‘re- peal and replace,’” Wyden said of plans to repeal the ACA. “It looks like, now, it’s ‘repeal and run.’ If you want to see chaos, repeal the Affordable Care Act.” Wyden went on to explain to the crowd that 65 percent of the Medicaid budget went to nursing home costs. "These are the folks who have been your quiet neighbors," he said. "They didn't go on vacation, they sent their kids to school, they did everything right. Growing old costs money and they exhausted their savings." Other topics included during the 90-minute town hall were Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, the Trans Pacifi c Partnership, potential Democratic National Committee candidates and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden held his 793rd town hall meeting on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Lane Community College in who Wyden would support for the role and free- Eugene. The senator spoke on both national and local, issues including the current administration, health care and dom of the press. In addressing possible DNC immigration. chair candidates, Wyden said he had agreed not to use town halls to discuss such things and would be hap- py to discuss it in the park- ing lot after Please support the Crow Middle/High School students, Leukemia & Lymphoma "Pennies for Patients" campaign. It continues the event. As through February 27. Contact the offi ce at 541-935-2227 to see how you may donate. for freedom of the press, Applegate Elementary is still looking for volunteers to read with students during Dr Seuss week - February 27 - March 2. It is a fun he noted that and rewarding experience. Contact Megan Leturno at 541-935-2100 or email her at mleturno@cal.k12.or.us outside forces citing "Fake If you know of anyone interested in attending school in our district, the open enrollment is happening in March. There is more news" and individual help and smaller class size. The middle/high school has many interesting electives. There is still music and band in our other contrib- schools and a great learning environment. uting factors could create a Look forward to seeing everyone at the Lorane Grange spaghetti dinner and bingo evening this Saturday, February 25 starting at slippery slope" 5:30 pm. Bingo begins at 6:30 pm. The progressive blackout has grown. The last winner was February a year ago. 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