Merkley, Senators Call on Watchdog to Probe Tax Subsidies for LNG Exporters
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in urging the Acting Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) to launch an investigation into the Internal Revenue Service
BLUMENTHAL, DURBIN, HIRONO, & MERKLEY DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER UNQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION WITH CLOSE TIES TO ICE RECEIVES NO-BID CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO MIGRANT CHILDREN
“This award is concerning given the incredible lack of details provided in the award notice, the nonexistence of legal services provided by your organization, the Trump Administration’s continued use of no-bid awards…and the Trump Administration’s staggering disregard for the welfare of children in immigration enforcement.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator
Wyden, Merkley Demand Federal Agencies Stop Sharing Medicaid Data With ICE
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded that the federal departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) immediately stop unlawfully transferring Medicaid data to DHS and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “Congress has a responsibility to
Merkley Welcomes President Biden to Portland
PORTLAND, OR – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined Oregon leaders in welcoming President Joe Biden to Portland, Oregon. President Biden highlighted investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at Portland International Airport. After the visit, Senator Merkley issued the following statement: “It’s always a good day when the President
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $11.5 Million in Federal Funding for Collaborative Projects to Improve Forest Health, Reduce Wildfire Risk
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $11,673,000 in federal funding headed to five collaborative forestry projects around Oregon, including a new project in the Rogue River basin. These projects are designed by local timber and environmental stakeholders, selected by a
Merkley Tours Critical Projects He Championed for Oregon Communities
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley traveled the Portland and Salem metro areas last week to highlight several of the community-initiated projects he championed in the 2022 federal spending bill. Senator Merkley, with the support of Senator Ron Wyden, used his position on the Senate’s Appropriations Committee to secure funding for nearly 150
Wyden, Merkley: $1.8 Million to Grant County to Increase Broadband Connectivity
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week announced that the City of John Day has earned a $1.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to increase broadband connectivity in Grant County. “Reliable broadband is essential infrastructure for Eastern Oregon, just like the Rural Electrification Act
Merkley, Wyden Announce $750,000 in Federal Funds for Tillamook County Fish Passage Projects
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $750,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding headed to three fish passage projects in Tillamook County. All three projects will contribute to the Salmon SuperHwy strategic effort to restore 95 percent historic habitat connectivity for
Merkley, Wyden Announce $1.2 Million to Columbia Gorge Community College
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $1.2 million in CARES Act funds will be headed to Columbia Gorge Community College to expand their health science workforce. These federal funds will be used to train, support, and fund the health care
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