The association that represents restaurants in the state is calling on Congress to provide financial assistance to prevent any more restaurants in Oregon from having to close because of losses tied to the Covid pandemic.  The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association is joining forces with the National Restaurant Association to try and get congressional approval to a $900 billion dollar relief bill for the restaurant industry that includes a second round of paycheck protection program grants proposed last week.  ORLA’s Greg Astley says the latest stats show 39% of restaurant owners in the state expect they’ll have to shut their doors for good if no financial relief from the feds comes their way within the next six months.