Wyden, Merkley Call for Investigation, Sanctions for Israeli Settlers’ Violence and Obstruction of Aid in Gaza
Washington D.C.– U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today announced they are joining Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump administration act immediately on reports that Israeli settlers are blocking humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza and attacking Palestinian civilians, including U.S. citizens, in the West Bank. “We write
Merkley, Wasserman Schultz Lead 65 Lawmakers to Press Trump Admin on Plans for Dangerous, Cruel ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Facility
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led 65 members of Congress to raise the alarm and demand immediate answers from the Trump Administration about the immigration detention camp in Florida’s Everglades region known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” “Brushing aside concerns from
Wyden, Merkley Announce $1 Million Grant to Establish a New Mobile Integrated Health Program in Wheeler County
Washington D.C.—U.S.Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today announced an investment of $1 million for the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) to help improve access to healthcare in Wheeler County. “With Trump’s cruel cuts to Medicaid, rural healthcare is on life support right now and needs thoughtful
Merkley Statement on Haspel Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Senate voted on the nomination of Gina Haspel to serve as CIA Director: “A thorough review of Gina Haspel’s record makes it clear that she was not only involved in the torture program, she was a passionate
Merkley, Wyden, Walden, DeFazio Announces Congressional Passage of Legislation to Return Tribal Control Over Their Private Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, with Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR 2) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR 4) today announced that Congress has passed the Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act, which allows certain tribes in Oregon to lease and sell property that they own. “It’s
Merkley Applauds Senate Vote to Restore Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Senate voted on a bipartisan basis to restore net neutrality, the principle that internet service providers should treat all web traffic equally rather than favoring some traffic over others: “Americans don’t want slow and fast lanes on
Merkley to Hold Town Halls in Jackson, Douglas, Coos Counties
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Jackson, Douglas and Coos counties on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 29 and 30. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing
Merkley Releases Statement of Principles for AUMF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement ahead of the committee’s scheduled hearing on the Corker-Kaine Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF): “As the Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins to consider a new AUMF, I applaud the
WYDEN, MERKLEY RESPOND TO OREGON PROPOSED PREMIUM RATE INCREASES
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today issued a statement after Oregon announced insurance companies’ proposed premium rates for plan year 2019. These rate proposals will be reviewed by the state and finalized later in the year. “Despite Oregon’s efforts to stop the Republican campaign of
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