Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1954. She earned her associate degree from Lane Community College. She went on to receive her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Oregon in 1980 and 1983, respectively.[1][2] She is a former legislative assistant for the Oregon State House of Representatives. She has also worked as an attorney and as a legal assistant for Lane County Legal Aid Service and as a consumer protection attorney. Bonamici previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2007 to 2008and the Oregon State Senate from 2008 to 2012.[1]

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The following issues were listed on Bonamici's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Rebuild our Economy: As your Congresswoman, my first priority is growing the economy. Congress must work together to inspire certainty and confidence in the private sector, which will be the source of our long-term economic recovery. Our businesses and consumers are delaying investments and purchases in part because they are uncertain about the future, and American families are paying the price as people remain unemployed because our businesses are not able to hire in significant numbers.

Confront Climate Change and Create a Renewable Energy Economy: Oregon has shown that we can create jobs while protecting the environment. Investing in clean and renewable energy has and will continue to create jobs, reduce our impact on climate change, and simultaneously reduce our reliance on foreign fossil fuels. Addressing climate change is critical for our planet, our economy, and for national security.

Protecting the Right of Women to Make Their Own Reproductive Health Care Decisions: This priority is simple. Politicians should not be making health care decisions for women, period. Oregonians can trust me to vote to protect a woman’s right to make her own reproductive health care decisions and to fight for access to contraception.

Increase Access to Affordable Health Care for All: Congress took the first steps to reform our health care system, but more needs to be done. Right now, paying for health care is a struggle for families and small businesses. We need to continue to work toward a health care system that is truly accessible so that when people need care, they can get the services they need. When people are healthy, our families, communities, and businesses thrive.

Strengthen Education for our Children and Prepare Them for the Jobs of Tomorrow: My youngest child was born the year Oregon’s Measure 5 passed, drastically reducing school funding. As my two children entered public schools, I became an active volunteer and saw the consequences that budget cuts have on our children. Conversely, I also saw the value of small class sizes and courses that can be offered when are schools are well-funded. Even though my children are now grown, I remain committed to fostering a strong public education system - pre-kindergarten through college - that provides all students, regardless of background and ability, with a well-rounded education that helps them meet their full potential and prepares them for the future.[21]

—Suzanne Bonamici's campaign website, http://www.bonamiciforcongress.com/priorities/