PoliticsOregon Rep. Kurt Schrader bucks party in opposing $2,000 stimulus checksBy Dirk VanderHart (OPB)Portland, Ore. Dec. 29, 2020 9:02 p.m.The Democratic politician says the more generous payments risk giving money to people who don’t need it.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up