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May 19, 2025

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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May 14, 2025
May 6, 2025

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 not looking into the correct question.

May 6, 2025

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. 

Congressman Bentz presented every visiting Veteran with a flag flown over our nation’s Capitol, accompanied by a certificate so indicating, and with a copy of the Congressional Record thanking and recognizing them for their service to our country. 

May 5, 2025

Congressman Cliff Bentz joins 'Straight Talk' on KGW8 with Stephanie Domurat to discuss key issues that are important to the Second Congressional District.

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April 14, 2025
I was asked constituents questions  on NBC5 News with Five on 5. I joined them from Washington, D.C., and addressed funding for Head Start, Town Halls, mail in voting, veteran’s services and more.
 
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April 11, 2025

Live from Washington D.C., Second District Congressman Cliff Bentz joins us ahead of the Easter Recess to address a number of current topics.


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April 8, 2025
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April 8, 2025

This morning, I joined KTVZ to discuss the serious challenges facing Oregon and our nation. In Congress, I will continue to push for fiscal responsibility, the preservation of essential programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and the protection of Oregon’s natural resources, especially as wildfires continue to threaten our forests.

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