{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/what-people-oregon-are-saying-about-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act", "What People in Oregon Are Saying About The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act", "2017-12-22", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "OR", "Greg Walden", "W000791", "walden.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "What People in Oregon Are Saying About \n\n\n\"Pro-growth tax reform is on its way to hardworking, middle-class Americans. And its about time.The biggest percentage of tax reductions next year will go to those earning between $20,000 and $50,000 a year. Thats according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. An Eastern Oregon family earning the median income of approximately $50,000 a year will pay about $1,300 less next year. Over the next eight years thats a savings of $10,400 for that family.\" - Representative Greg Walden\nhttp://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/5858096-151/guest-column-tax-reform-for-oregons-middle-class\nInsitu - Boeing and Insitu applaud Congress for taking critical steps to reform the tax code, which will help us in the Columbia Gorge region become more competitive and invest more in innovative technologies that drive expansion of the use of unmanned systems. We thank Chairman Greg Walden for his leadership in this area.  Ryan Hartman, President and CEO of Insitu, a Boeing wholly-owned subsidiary.\nIntel - Intel. William Moss, a spokesman for the company. \n\"Although it's too early for us to detail specific business decisions, we believe this tax reform bill can help level the playing field for U.S. manufacturers and make us more competitive in today's global economy,\" Moss wrote in an email. \"The bill should also spur further investment in American manufacturing and (research and development).\" - http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/12/greg_walden_defends_republican.html\nOregon Cattlemens Association  The Oregon Cattlemens Association would like to recognize and thank Congressman Walden for his hard work and dedication towards the tax reform. Several elements, such as lowering individual tax rates and increasing levels of estate tax exemption will be particularly helpful to ranchers in Oregon.\nWashington Federal  announced with the signing of tax reform legislation, the Bank will accelerate strategic investments in its employees, client service capabilities and community development funding. Specifically, effective when the bill becomes law all Washington Federal employees in good standing and earning less than $100,000 per year will receive a 5% increase on top of their normal merit increase. In addition, a substantial investment will be made in the training and development of all employees, enabling them to upgrade their skills to more effectively compete in todays rapidly changing business environment. The training will focus on leadership, technology, and client service skills. -- https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Washington+Federal+%28WAFD%29+Announces+5%25+Wage+Increase+Following+Tax+Reform/13621451.html\nBend Brewers\nYes, this tax cut that reduces the federal excise/alcohol tax of small producers by 50 percent is helpful and gratefully accepted, - Steve Anderson of Kobold Brewing, in Bend\nIts a huge relief for us. Every year there are a ton of projects for us to continue to grow and maintain a facility in Bend. That funding will be reinvested. - Deschutes Brewery CEO Michael LaLonde\nhttp://www.bendbulletin.com/business/5858353-151/bend-brewers-welcome-craft-beverage-tax-cut", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/what-people-oregon-are-saying-about-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4387799892574549, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}