Oregon D.C. delegation calls for aid for restaurants, performance venues

Oregon's two senators and Rep. Earl Blumenauer plan to introduce bills to help two industries that have been crippled by the Covid-19 outbreak.Blumenauer, R-Ore., said Thursday he will introduce a bill to create a $120 billion restaurant stabilization fund for independent restaurants that have largely been bypassed by other federal aid programs.See also: Nel Centro, Tanner Creek Tavern, 3 other Machado-owned Portland restaurants to closeThe RESTAURANTS Act would provide grants up to $10…