{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/katu-greg-walden-replaces-vets-stolen-flag-one-flown-us-capitol", "KATU: Greg Walden replaces vet's stolen flag with one flown at the U.S. Capitol", "2015-04-07", "2015", "2015-04", "Republican", "House", "OR", "Greg Walden", "W000791", "walden.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "KATU: Greg Walden replaces vet\u2019s stolen flag with one flown at the U.S. Capitol\u00a0PORTLAND\u2014 After learning that Oregon veteran John Miller had had his American flag stolen from his home, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) was angry. And he wanted to help make it right.\u00a0\u201cThe idea that someone would disrespect this veteran and our flag this way is shameful. I was so offended when I learned about this that I called up Mr. Miller and offered to fly a flag over the U.S. Capitol in his honor and send it to him to replace the one that was stolen. We need to send a strong message:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0you don't mess with our veterans and \u00a0you don't mess with our flag,\u201d Walden told KATU in Portland. Click here for video of Walden calling John Miller.This week, John Miller, who served in the Army during Vietnam, received his new flag at his Portland home. \u201cI was dumbfounded when I heard from him. I almost couldn\u2019t believe it at first. I can\u2019t thank him enough. I\u2019m proud that he\u2019s done this. I wish everybody would fly a flag,\u201d Miller told KATU.If you would like to order a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol, Walden\u2019s office can help. Flags can be ordered in various sizes and fabrics, and you can include a personalized dedication message and request a specific flying date. Please visit his website at walden.house.gov and click on \u201cWays Greg Can Help\u201d to learn more.Walden works hard to ensure that Oregon veterans get the benefits and care they have earned through years of service. If you or a loved one needs help with the Veterans Administration or any other federal agency, please visit Walden\u2019s website at walden.house.gov or call his office toll free from the (541) area code at (800) 533-3303.###", 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": ["http://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/katu-greg-walden-replaces-vets-stolen-flag-one-flown-us-capitol"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6424627974629402, "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"}