http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-congressman-hopes-restore-funding-rural-counties <p>EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio is hoping he&#39;ll soon be able to introduce legislation that will help fund rural counties who are bracing for the loss of federal timber payments.</p><p>Some counties face insolvency if the Secure Rural Schools Act is not renewed. Congressman DeFazio says he&#39;s working with fellow Democratic Representative Curt Schrader and Republican Representative Greg Walden for a temporary extension. They&#39;re also helping him with a long term plan.</p> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:35:49 +0000 Sueann Ramella 2046 at http://nwpr.org Oregon Congressman Hopes To Restore Funding To Rural Counties