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In this exclusive Five on 5 interview, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) speaks with News Director Joe Sullivan. I touched on topics such as if the Senate were fail to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill” it would result in a significant tax increase, risk losing six to seven million jobs, and possibly trigger a recession.

U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz (OR-02): “I have worked for more than 30 years to protect the irreplaceable Columbia River hydropower electrical system. The Biden Administration did its best to initiate the destruction of that system through improper manipulation of environmental laws and policies. This manipulation was reflected in a memorandum of understanding.

Live from Washington D.C., Congressman Cliff Bentz talks about the Big Beautiful Bill, cuts to federal spending, fire season and a number of other topics.

Listen to the full interview, here. 

What the Big Beautiful Bill means to Oregon's future. Watch the interview, here. 

In this exclusive NBC5 News feature-length interview with U. S. Representative Cliff Bentz topics include Medicaid reductions in spending, potential changes to SNAP benefits, and the upcoming wildfire season. 

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Concern is growing in farm country that while the Snake River dams may not be physically removed, environmental groups may successfully get the dams “functionally disabled” in the name of fish conservation.  Eastern Oregon Representative Cliff Bentz during last week’s Natural Resources Subcommittee on the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries said the conversation around fish populations is

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) had the honor of welcoming Korean and Vietnam War Veterans to D.C., courtesy of the Honor Flight of Southern Oregon.