Emily and Jamie Williams contacted Jeff’s office in late May 2018, after their young daughter, Grace, had been diagnosed with DIPG, an aggressive and terminal brain cancer. However, earlier in the spring of 2018, Grace had been accepted into a potentially life-saving clinical trial at the University of California-San Francisco
Helping veterans and their families navigate the Veterans Affairs system is one of Jeff Merkley’s top priorities. In the spring of 2017, Oregon constituent Susan Gilman had been unable to receive payments from the Survivors Benefits Plan (SBP) that had been arranged by her husband. She was scheduled to receive
One of the reasons Jeff decided to run for the Oregon State Legislature was to work towards building a better education system for his children. Jeff understands that a critical pillar of this system is ensuring that working families have affordable access to institutions of higher education and that these
Summer 2017 saw a flurry of opportunities for Oregon’s workforce development. This last July, the Economic Development Administration invested $3 million in funds to renovate Treasure Valley Community College’s Career and Technical Education facility in Ontario, Oregon. The newly expanded facility will open the door for workers within the local
The Veteran Affairs office provides aid and services to America’s heroes. Jeff is honored to assist Oregon veterans as they pursue the benefits their service guarantees. Last fall, Oregon veteran Lloyd Murders contacted Jeff and requested help redeeming the VA disability benefits he had been awarded earlier in the year.
Jeff Merkley understands the importance of detailed consideration when calculating veteran disability pensions. He is honored to provide advice and aid to Oregonian veterans as they maneuver the VA system. Jeff took action to help veteran constituent William Goldman redeem his disability benefits last summer when Mr. Goldman informed the
When it comes mortgage management, Oregonians warrant the utmost diligence and consideration from their banks. Jeff understands the importance of procedural evaluations and attention to detail while determining people’s financial standing. Ensuring that Oregonian’s receive the consideration they deserve is a primary concern for Jeff and his staff. Oregon constituent
Navigating Veteran Affairs health care can be difficult. Jeff strives to ensure that the men and women who served their country receive the benefits they deserve. Last April, veteran Don Davis contacted the Senator in need of help getting VA authorization for dental care from a non-VA dentist that was
When Mr. Greg Bechtel approached Jeff last month and asked for his help getting emergency veteran assistance, Jeff was quick to assist. Mr. Bechtel, a disabled veteran, survives on a monthly VA disability pension. After moving to Cambodia, Mr. Bechtel noticed that his October pension payment was not properly deposited
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is intended to provide basic necessities to disabled, sick, and aged low-income Americans. Jeff recognizes the program’s ability to enable those with difficult life battles to continue living their life to its fullest. In December, Senator Merkley’s staff took action to assist Kaytlin Lucas and her
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