Day: April 10, 2017

Sen. Merkley: ‘We’re going to stop this attack on rural America’

PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, made a point Monday to try and win over President Donald Trump’s strongest base of supporters — rural Americans — by pointing out things in the president’s proposed budget that the senator says may hurt them. “He wants to cut the Coast Guard;

Portland VA to temporarily stop removing vets from caregiver program

Under pressure from Oregon’s congressional leaders, the Portland VA said Monday that it has temporarily stopped removing people from a program that pays spouses of disabled veterans to be caregivers. Daniel Herrigstad, a Portland VA spokesman, said the suspension affected one veteran whose eligibility was being actively reviewed. The halt

Marion County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Woodburn High School Auditorium 1785 N. Front Street Woodburn, OR 97071

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