Our veterans have served their country with honor and deserve the utmost respect from our nation for their sacrifice. Veterans and their families have put America’s security before their own, and we have a responsibility to ensure that our service members have the tools and training to complete their missions when they leave our shores for duty, as well as the resources they need to stay healthy and financially secure when they return home.
Jeff has been a leader in Oregon to expand educational opportunities and improve medical services for our veterans. He is dedicated to working in the U.S. Senate on behalf of brave men and women who have given so much to serve their country. They have stood up for us, and now we must stand up for them.
Wyden, Merkley Secure $488,500 for Key Veteran Health Care Program in Rural Oregon
Oregon is one of only 12 states awarded Highly Rural Transportation Grants, supporting veterans in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that they secured $488,500 in federal funding for key veteran health
During Suicide Prevention Month, U.S. Senators Wyden, Merkley Announce Federal Funding for Oregon Veteran Programs
Resources going to groups serving veterans in Marion, Polk, Clackamas, Multnomah, Lake, Marion, Tillamook and Washington counties Washington D.C— U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a combined federal investment of $1.84 million to support three Oregon community organizations with suicide prevention programs and services for veterans and
Helping an Oregon Veteran Leave Behind his Legacy
America’s veterans have made countless sacrifices to protect our values and freedoms. Military medals and ribbons are critical symbols of recognizing these sacrifices, achievements, and dedication to duty, but sometimes veterans do not receive the medals they have earned and deserve. When veterans run into roadblocks to accessing these key
Wyden, Merkley: Federal Funds to Help Homeless Veterans With Housing in Washington, Klamath and Lake Counties
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Housing Authority of Washington County and the Klamath Housing Authority – serving Klamath and Lake counties — will receive nearly $515,000 in combined federal resources to provide rental assistance for homeless veterans. “Housing is a human
Wyden, Merkley: More than $140,000 to Klamath Community College to Recruit Veterans for a Commercial Driver Training Program
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Klamath Community College has earned a $140,856 grant from the United States Department of Transportation for a commercial driver training program for veterans. “Oregonians who have served this country deserve every opportunity to have productive civilian careers,” Wyden said. “The
Wyden, Merkley: Mt. Hood Community College to Receive $450,000 for Academic Services for Veterans
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) has earned a $450,000 grant to establish a Veterans Service Center, which would improve academic outcomes for student veterans. “Oregonians who have served this country deserve to have every opportunity to
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