Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they have joined their Senate and House colleagues in introducing legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows domestic abusers to legally obtain firearms. “Keeping guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers is common sense,” Wyden said.
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
Merkley, Wyden Announce Final Passage of Provisions that will Help Klamath Basin Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced final passage of the Water Resources Development Act, which includes drought relief language to assist Klamath Basin farmers who have been hard-hit by drought in recent years. The language is essential for the irrigators to effectively use
Oregon Delegation Calls for Enforcement Against Deceptive Practices in Wine Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is leading a letter with Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio and Kurt Schrader asking the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to investigate a California winery that may be misleading consumers by using labels
Merkley on Kavanaugh Confirmation: “A Dark Day”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: “Today is a dark day for America. An individual totally unsuited to the bench has been confirmed as a Justice, harming the integrity and the
Merkley Decries Senate Vote to Advance Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Senate narrowly voted to advance the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “Hamilton said that the Senate’s ‘advice and consent’ duty was to determine if nominees are of fit or ‘unfit character.’ By that standard, Brett Kavanaugh fails
Wyden, Merkley Announce $525,000 Grant for Chemeketa Community College
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Chemeketa Community College earned a $525,066 grant from a federal program that aims to help increase graduation rates for Hispanic students and to expand their educational opportunities. The federal Education Department grant for Chemeketa comes after Wyden and
Merkley Slams Proposed Volcker Rule Rewrite
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley—a co-author of the Volcker Rule, along with former Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI)—today released his comment letter in response to the Trump Administration’s recent proposal to rewrite and weaken the Volcker Rule. The Volcker Rule, a modern-day Glass-Steagall enacted as one of the key
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