House Democrats Open February Session With Focus on Jobs

On February 1, Oregon's Legislative Assembly gathered in Salem to kick off a four-week special session. Oregon House Democrats are committed to prioritizing legislation that creates jobs and helps Oregon recover from these tough economic times during the short February session.

Led by Speaker Dave Hunt (D-Gladstone) and Majority Leader Mary Nolan (D-Portland), the thirty-six House Democrats expect to take up and pass proposals to extend unemployment benefits to those Oregonians who have been unable to find work for such a long time that they have exhausted their benefits. Another bill would expand the amount of loan availability the state offers to small businesses, so that we help create jobs right here in Oregon.

With bills aimed at getting Oregonians back to work, while also helping those who have been hurt by this recession, House Democrats will make good on the their commitment to deliver results for working families.

The special session is scheduled to conclude by February 26.