THE BULLETIN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 A3
THE INAUGURATION
Patrick Semansky/Pool photo via AP
American poet Amanda Gorman’s inauguration poem spoke of a coun-
try “where a skinny Black girl, descended from slaves and raised by a
single mother, can dream of becoming president, only to find herself
reciting for one.”
Andrew Harnik/Pool photo via AP
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as new first lady Jill Biden holds the Bible at the U.S.
Capitol. Ashley and Hunter, their adult children, watch, with Vice President Kamala Harris standing by.
Greg Nash/Pool photo via AP
Pop singer Lady Gaga sang an unconventional rendition of the na-
tional anthem.
Andrew Harnik and J. Scott Applewhite/AP
Above, former President George W. Bush and his
wife, Laura, greet Chief Justice John Roberts after
arriving. Below, Joe and Jill Biden watch a military
march at the conclusion of the ceremonies.
Carolyn Kaster/AP
Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, talk with former President Barack Obama
and his wife, Michelle, as they arrive for the inauguration on Wednesday. Former President
Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton look on at far right. At the Biden in-
auguration were three former presidents and first ladies of different parties mingling at the
Capitol, and again later in hushed moments at Arlington National Cemetery, where Biden and
Harris led a wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Saul Loeb/Pool photo via AP
Country singer Garth Brooks sang “Amazing Grace.” The ceremony,
which began with a light snow falling, featured a lineup of celebrity
performers, including Jennifer Lopez.
REACTIONS IN OREGON
Brown praises Biden plan What Oregon’s political leaders
for more coronavirus aid are saying about President Biden
Oregon Capital Bureau
BY PETER WONG
Oregon Capital Bureau
Gov. Kate Brown has praised the proposal
by President Joe Biden for another round of
federal aid to deal with the coronavirus pan-
demic, including direct aid to states and com-
munities.
But she said there’s one big catch: Congress,
with tenuous Democratic majorities, still has to
pass the $1.9 trillion requested by the president.
“This is an extremely significant proposal —
I said mind-blowing,” Brown said at a virtual
legislative preview sponsored by the Associated
Press. “I think the real challenge is how we get it
passed.”
Brown said the plan contains not only direct
aid for states, but also for specific programs for
virus testing and contact tracing, personal pro-
tective equipment for health care and other es-
sential workers, vaccine distribution, child care
and reopening of schools.
Oregon’s share of direct aid could be $3.5 bil-
lion, based on the $1.4 billion from the total of
$150 billion provided to states from the federal
coronavirus relief act last year. A spokesman for
Brown said later that direct aid would be in ad-
dition to federal money for specific purposes
listed above.
Brown said Biden’s team informed the gover-
nors about the plan before it was disclosed, and
the governors conducted a conference call after-
ward to discuss details and build support.
Brown has been urging such aid for months as
a follow-up to the relief act.
Though Brown proposed a 2021-23 state
budget of $25.6 billion from the tax-supported
general fund and lottery proceeds — about $2
billion more than projected in the two-year cycle
ending June 30 — she has acknowledged it’s still
short of meeting needs and covering unaccount-
ed-for costs of the pandemic and the resulting
economic downturn.
Lawmakers must complete budget work by
June 30.
Although state economists’ early projections
of sharp reductions in tax collections for the cur-
rent two-year cycle did not materialize, mostly
because the coronavirus relief act has provided
billions for individuals and businesses, they also
indicate slower growth in tax collections as Ore-
gon emerges from the economic downturn this
year.
Biden’s plan proposes a total of $350 billion in
new direct aid to state and local governments,
less than the $500 billion requested by the Na-
tional Governors Association and included
as part of a $3.4 trillion plan approved by the
Democratic-controlled House last year as its fol-
low-up to the relief act.
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Protesters gather, damage
Democrats’ HQ in Portland
Associated Press
PORTLAND — A group of
protesters carrying anti-Presi-
dent Joe Biden and anti-police
signs were marching Wednes-
day in Portland streets and
damaged the headquarters of
the Democratic Party of Ore-
gon, police said.
The group smashed win-
dows and spray-painted anar-
chist symbols at the political
party building. It was one of at
least four groups planning to
gather in the city on Inaugura-
tion Day, police said.
Police said on Twitter that
officers on bicycles had entered
the crowd to contact someone
with a weapon and to remove
poles affixed to a banner that
they thought could be used as
a weapon.
Police said the crowd
swarmed the officers and
threw objects at the officers,
who used a smoke canister to
get away.
Oregon political leaders
react to the inauguration of
Joe Biden as President of the
United States:
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.:
“Today our country starts a new
chapter to build back better —
for everyone,” he said. “The road
ahead won’t be easy, but democ-
racy is worth the effort. Let’s get
to work.”
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.:
“In the midst of one of the darkest
winters in American history, today
is cause for celebration and resolve.
I have every confidence that Presi-
dent Joe Biden and Vice President
Kamala Harris are well equipped
to lead that charge with the skill,
compassion, and determination it
will require. And I am fully commit-
ted to doing all that I can to ensure
that the Senate is a strong partner
to their efforts.”
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown: “We
have waited a long time to have
a strong, competent and trust-
worthy partner we can work with
at the federal level. It is an espe-
cially extraordinary moment for
our nation to celebrate the historic
swearing-in of our first female, Black
and Asian Vice President — and
the incredibly diverse Cabinet that
President Biden has nominated. Our
government should be reflective of
the people it represents, and now
Americans across the country will
see themselves in the people hold-
ing leadership positions.”
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario:
“It was an honor to attend today’s
inauguration. I congratulate Presi-
dent Biden and Vice President Har-
ris on this special day.”
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici,
D-Beaverton: “President Joe
Biden and Vice President Kamala
Harris are the compassionate, qual-
ified leaders we need as multiple
crises — the COVID-19 crisis, the
economic crisis, the climate crisis,
and the racial justice crisis — con-
tinue to grip our country. This is a
difficult time for our country, but
there are brighter days ahead as
we begin a new chapter. I’m ready
to get to work.”
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio,
D-Springfield: “As we reach the
end of the Trump Administration,
we also reach the tragic milestone
of 400,000 Americans dead from
COVID-19. My thoughts are with
all those grieving loved ones, and I
am determined to work with Pres-
ident-elect Biden to lead us out of
this terrible pandemic.”
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Port-
land: “The inauguration may hap-
pen at noon rather than midnight,
but tonight feels like New Year’s
Eve as we prepare for a fresh chap-
ter in our nation’s history. Thinking
about how much RBG (Ruth Bader
Ginsburg) would have enjoyed this
moment.”
Oregon Senate Majority Leader
Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego:
“I’ve been watching this incredible
moment in history. It fills me with
hope.”
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