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Grant County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Madden Brothers performing Arts Center, Auditorium 116 NW Bridge Street John Day, OR 97845

Harney County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Lincoln Auditorium 550 N. Court Ave. Burns, OR 97720

Merkley Introduces Bill to Reduce Severity of Wildfires, Protect Communities

BEND, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by local leaders in the effort to manage wildfires in Central Oregon, today announced introduction of the Wildfire-Resilient Communities Act, a bill that would reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and the smoke and economic losses that they cause. “Folks here

Merkley Presses Authorities to Crack Down On Fraudulent Social Security Robocalls

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today demanded that the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) take necessary steps to protect American families from fraudulent Social Security-related robocall schemes that are victimizing tens of thousands of consumers. For years, robocallers have swindled millions of dollars from

Sen. Merkley Demands Government Agencies Take Action On Robocalls

Oregon’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Wednesday urged the Social Security Administration and Federal Trade Commission to share what actions they’re taking to crack down on fraudulent scam calls — specifically the ones impersonating federal agencies.  “These unsolicited robocalls are not just an inconvenience to consumers, they are targeted attacks intended

Merkley addresses national concerns in Astoria

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley on Saturday reminded locals to remain involved in national matters. “A democratic republic does so much better when citizens are engaged and motivated,” the Oregon Democrat told the crowd gathered at Clatsop Community College in Astoria. Merkley, who was elected to the Senate in 2008, has

Polk County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Central High School, Cafeteria 1530 Monmouth St. Independence, OR 97531

Tillamook County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Port of Tillamook Bay, Officers’ Mess Hall 6825 Officer Row Road Tillamook, OR 97141

Clatsop County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Clatsop Community College, Patriot Hall, Gym 1651 Lexington Ave. Astoria, OR 97103

Trump administration expected to cut jobs with Forest Service program restructure

The Trump administration is proposing to restructure its US Forest Service program that trains low-income, rural students how to respond to national emergencies. The National Federation of Federal Employees, the union that represents Forest Service employees, says the move will cut more than 1,000 jobs. The Job Corps Civilian Conservation

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