Capitol Hill's Livability Spokesperson

After only two full terms in the House, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, quite remarkably, has become a sort of congressional Mr. Livability.

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August 24, 2001, 7:00 AM PDT

By California 2000

This profile on Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Oregon) highlights his career-long crusade to promote livability, or "smart growth," among his constituents. He has introduced or co-sponsored bills aiming to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve high-speed rail transportation and raise tax benefits for land conservation. He authored the Post Office Community Partnership Act, which requires the Postal Service to obey local land use laws and consult with residents when making decisions about locations.

Thanks to California 2000 Project

FULL STORY: Capitol Hill Spokes Man

Sunday, August 19, 2001 in The Washington Post

Government / Politics United States

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