Wyden, Merkley, Warren, Schumer, Democrats Publish Report Revealing Trump, Republicans Stripped Health Care Access, Raised Costs for Americans With “Defund” Planned Parenthood Provision
In six months since Trump and Republicans “defunded” Planned Parenthood, breast exam visits fell by 25% compared to the same period in a previous year, delaying detection and life-saving preventive care Text of Report (PDF) Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Elizabeth
Merkley, Padilla Lead Senate Colleagues to Urge Education Department’s Timely Execution of Federal Education Programs for Agricultural Farmworker Students
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California’s U.S. Senator Alex Padilla today led a group of Senators in urging U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to ensure the timely delivery of federal funds for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), which
Wyden, Merkley, Senate Democrats Unveil Plans to Lower Health Costs Amid Trump’s Broken Promises to Americans
Amid Republican Attacks on Health Care That Raised Premiums and Worsened Coverage, Senate Democrats Offer Path to the Next Generation of Health Reforms to Benefit American Families Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and eleven Senate Democrats – including Senator
Merkley Unveils Sweeping Blueprint to Restore American Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today unveiled a sweeping blueprint to restore American democracy, outlining a series of proposals to take on voter suppression, gerrymandering, dark money, and unequal representation in our democracy. “The ‘We the People’ vision of our Constitution is being corrupted by dark, anti-democratic forces,”
Merkley, Hemp Industry Leaders Mark Hemp Legalization
PORTLAND, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today was joined by Barry Cook, a hemp farmer, and Courtney Moran, a hemp industry expert, to mark legalization of hemp in the United States. The 2018 Farm Bill included landmark legislation, introduced in partnership among senators in Kentucky and Oregon—including Senate
Merkley to Kick Off 2019 with Town Halls Across Oregon
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Lane, Linn, Benton, Jefferson, Deschutes and Crook counties, Wednesday through Friday, January 2, 3, and 4. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their suggestions
Merkley, Bonamici Press EPA on Alarming Reuters Asbestos Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici today pressed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for answers following an alarming new Reuters report revealing that some everyday consumer products, including baby powders, may contain asbestos—a highly toxic chemical. “We write to express our deep concern about recent
After Returning from Border, Merkley and Chu Introduce Legislation to Shut Down Tornillo Child Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following their visit to the Tornillo child tent prison on Saturday, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA-27) today announced they are introducing bicameral legislation—the Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act—to shut down the facility and another similar “temporary” shelter in Florida immediately.
Merkley Announces Introduction of Bill to Ban USDA Slaughter of Kittens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced the introduction of the Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act, or KITTEN Act, which would end the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) practice of killing kittens after they’re used in agency testing. “In this testing, kittens are fed raw meat infected with parasites, which grow
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