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It’s no secret that young Americans are struggling.

Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s bill to improve safety during wildfire response is moving forward in Washington, D.C.

Every Wednesday during her junior year of high school, Janelle Bynum made her way to the Capitol with a gaggle of her peers.

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) unveiled a “K-30 agenda” on Jan. 26 to address affordability and access concerns she says she’s heard from young Oregonians in her first term.

In an effort to confront the rising economic pressures on young Americans, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR) launched her signature “K-30” agenda on Monday at the West Linn Public Library.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Rep. Janelle Bynum of Oregon's fifth congressional district has announced a comprehensive K-30 agenda aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young Americans in education, employment, and housing.

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum heard an earful Monday from Oregonians mostly younger than 40 about the financial pressures they face every day: unaffordable child care, sky-high student loans, soaring rents, a tough job market and dim hopes of ever being able to buy a home.

OREGON CITY, Ore. — Democratic Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, joined by members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), hosted a press conference to address rising health care costs Saturday.