Tag: Andrea Salinas

Lady of the House

After eight months in office, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas has found her rhythm. She shares a townhouse with two other congresswomen. She runs from committee meeting to committee meeting, fits in caucus meetings and attends campaign fundraisers.

Salinas meets the real Washington

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas quickly learned the truth about Washington, D.C., in her first term representing Oregon’s newest Congressional District: her colleagues are polite, helpful and friendly. Not the rampaging body reflected in the media.

Rep. Salinas gets right to work

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-6th District) got her first term in Congress going strong with an appointment to the House Committee on Agriculture, an important seat for the district. She was also appointed to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Rep. Salinas also announced her Mental Health Monday initiative, a weekly program that shines a spotlight on mental health.