In the News

December 2020
KTVZ: Merkley Announces Deal on Long-Overdue Coronavirus Relief Bill
KTVZ: Merkley, Wyden lay out long list of Oregon programs in year-end funding package
The Skanner: Sen. Merkley Co-Sponsors Bill to Close ‘Slavery Loophole’ in 13th Amendment
KDRV: SENS. WYDEN, MERKLEY PUSH FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF FUNDS IN NEXT COVID-19 BILL
The Hill: Democratic senators push for $1,200 direct payments in new coronavirus relief package
KTVZ: Wyden, Merkley urge including county payments in year-end federal funding
Now This: How Lawmakers Want To End Forced Prison Labor & “Finally Abolish Slavery”
Lincoln City News: Senators Wyden and Merkley: “America’s fishing industry needs help….and NOW!”
CNN: Democratic lawmakers introduce a resolution to amend the 13th Amendment to end forced prison labor
NPR: Democrats Push 'Abolition Amendment' To Fully Erase Slavery From U.S. Constitution
The Argus Observer: U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s bills include keeping PILT funds alive
AP: US lawmakers unveil anti-slavery constitutional amendment
KQEN News Radio: DELEGATION WANTS OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD EXTENDED
KTVZ: Wyden-Merkley bill aims to ensure more wildfire-resistant power grid
November 2020
The Madras Pioneer: Tribes receive $350,000 grant
Capital Press: Smoke worries: West Coast wine industry grapples with tainted grapes
The Astorian: Oregon lawmakers push for more Coast Guard cutters in Astoria
The Bulletin: Warm Springs to get $350k federal grant to replace transit vehicles
KQEN News Radio: OREGON DELEGATION URGES FEMA TO ASSUME 100 PERCENT COST SHARE
KATU: Oregon Sen. Merkley, other senators urge CDC & HHS to look at vaccine storage bottlenecks
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