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Wyden and Merkley introduce legislation to protect Malheur County wilderness

ONTARIO U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Democrats from Oregon, introduced this legislation to protect more than a million acres of wilderness in Malheur County to protect the scenic values while also supporting the ranching economy in the same region. A hearing of the Malheur Community Empowerment for

Lawmakers seek more funds to fight wildfires – and more pre-season prescribed burns

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined dozens of colleagues Thursday in asked Senate and House leaders to replenish and increase funding for wildfire response and recovery in any upcoming spending package, as well as pass an additional federal relief package – known as a “disaster supplemental” – as massive infernos continue to

Oregon leaders mourn passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg. associate Supreme Court justice who died Friday, spent her final years on the bench as the unquestioned leader of the court’s liberal wing and became something of a rock star to her admirers. Young women especially seemed to embrace the court’s Jewish grandmother, affectionately calling her the

Wyden, Merkley Demand FCC Act Now to Connect Students to Online Learning

Washington, DC – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today strongly urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to immediately use the E-Rate program to provide internet connectivity to students at home in Oregon and nationwide. “The FCC has the power to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus on

Wyden, Merkley Call for Increased Federal Funds to Support Comprehensive Wildfire Response and Recovery

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today asked Senate and House leaders to replenish and increase funding for wildfire response and recovery in any upcoming spending package, as well as pass an additional federal relief package – known as a “disaster supplemental” – as massive infernos continue to rage in the West. Due to Wyden and Merkley’s

Wyden, Merkley introduce disaster tax relief bill

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Kamala Harris, D-Calif., introduced legislation Thursday to provide tax relief to individuals, businesses and states affected by catastrophic wildfires and other presidentially declared disasters. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., is

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