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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Block Immigration Enforcement at Sensitive Locations

July 12, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week introduced legislation to block immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals and religious institutions without prior approval and exigent circumstances. The Protecting Sensitive Locations Act codifies the Department of Homeland Security’s existing policies and expands

President Approves Major Disaster Declaration For 6 Oregon Counties

July 11, 2019

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for six Oregon counties, including Douglas, to supplement recovery efforts from the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides which took place between April 6th and 21st of this year. A release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency said that federal funding is

SENATORS PUSH VA SECRETARY AS NEW HEALTH PROGRAM TAKES EFFECT

July 11, 2019

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie regarding the new Veterans Community Care Program on Wednesday. A release from the Senators said they asked him to “not repeat the same mistakes of the Veterans Choice Program”, when establishing the new

Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $7.5 Million Investment in Oregon Airports

July 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced over $7.5 million in federal grants that will help Oregon airports fund installation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects to modernize facilities and improve safety. “Airports across our state play a critical role in connecting Oregonians with economic opportunities and

Merkley, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Stop Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border

July 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Senators Mazie

Merkley, Morelle, Katko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Summer Learning Gap

July 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, along with Congressmen Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25) and John Katko (R-NY-24), today introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2019—legislation to address summer learning inequality by keeping school libraries open at schools that already serve free summer meals. “Every student—no matter

Merkley intros bill to have libraries open at summer meal sites

July 10, 2019

WASHINGTON – Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Reps. Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25) and John Katko(R-NY-24), introduced Wednesday the bipartisan, bicameral Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2019, legislation to address summer learning inequality by keeping school libraries open at schools that already serve free summer meals. “Every student—no matter their color, income, or zip code—deserves an excellent

News Merkley, Wyden press VA secretary on new health care program

July 10, 2019

WASHINGTON – Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday pressed Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to not repeat the same mistakes of the Veterans Choice Program when establishing the new Veterans Community Care Program. Congress passed the VA MISSION Act in 2018 to strengthen VA Community Care programming, after critical issues

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