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Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor following the vote on the Defense Authorization which would allow the indefinite detention of any American.

Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor on his amendment to urge the President to accelerate the transfer of power to the Government of Afghanistan and bring our sons and daughters home.

Senator Merkley tells the stories of two constituents from Oregon trying to make ends meet.

Senator Merkley speaks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin on the need to focus on jobs.

Senator Merkley pays tribute to Senator Mark Hatfield, who passed away in August 2011

Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor of the Senate to announce his decision to vote “no” on a debt deal that hurts our economy and puts greater burdens on middle class families.

Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the consequences of defaulting on working families.

Senator Merkley rose to the floor to speak out against the treatment of PFC Chelsea Wells of Milton-Freewater, who enlisted in Dec. 2007 and signed a contract for a $20,000 MOS bonus. The first half of the bonus was paid on time following her initial training. However, when she was

Senator Merkley during a Q and A with the Senate Banking Committee on the efficacy of past regulators of protecting consumers.

Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the Bluegrass Boondoggle, a tax subsidy for millionaires and billionaires who own racehorses.