Merkley calls consumer protection plan inadequate
WASHINGTON — Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley added his name today to a bipartisan chorus criticizing a Senate proposal giving the Federal Reserve power to police banks and other financial institutions from abusing consumers. In a statement and in comments on the latest proposal from Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Merkley said
Support Working Families and End the Republican Filibuster
I rise to address the Republican filibuster attacking the American worker and the Republican filibuster attacking America’s small businesses. I had the chance to go home this weekend, to start my trip home in Central Oregon, Deschutes County, 14 percent unemployment. Next door to Deschutes, Crook County, 16.8 percent unemployment.
Senator Merkley Tours Sustainable Irrigation Project and Talks with Oregonians Put to Work by the Recovery Act
Hood River, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured a sustainable irrigation project in Hood River that was funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Senator Merkley met with the individuals behind the innovative project and the Oregon company who has put people
Senator Merkley Discusses Financial Reform with Small Business Owners
Redmond, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley attended a small business roundtable event in Central Oregon hosted by the Oregon Small Business Council to discuss the pressures that small businesses across the state are facing and the need for true financial reform. Senator Merkley talked about his plans for
Senators Murray, Merkley Urge Support for Forestry Conservation Bonds that will Save Jobs and Protect Working Forests
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) sent a letter to Senator Baucus and Senator Grassley urging the Senate Finance Committee to include an innovative forestry conservation bond program in the next jobs bill that will save jobs and forests throughout the county. These
Senator Merkley decries hold up of extension of unemployment insurance and COBRA
Mr. MERKLEY. First, I would like to know, as we stand here tonight, have we paid for the tax cuts handed out to the wealthiest Americans? Mr. DURBIN. If you are talking about the tax cuts under President George W. Bush, no. Mr. MERKLEY. I am a new Senator. I
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