Merkley Puts His Support Behind Van Hollen for Senate Majority Leader
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley posted the following on social media: “Americans are desperate to restore government by and for the people, not the privileged and powerful. “We need leadership that carries that responsibility in their heart and gut. “Senator Chris Van Hollen is that leader. I’ve
NEW REPORT: Merkley Unveils Child Care Investigation Exposing Safety Lapses, Drain of Public Resources in Private Equity-Backed Centers
Report Identifies Four Key Findings that Validate Public Concern Over Private Equity’s Increased Role in Child Care Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the cost of child care continues to skyrocket, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released a first of its kind investigation on the effect that private
Merkley Statement on EPW Chairmanship for 120th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced he intends to seek the Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for the 120th Congress: “I am excited to announce that I plan to seek the Chairmanship of EPW in the next Congress. “This committee has
Merkley Statement on Defense Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding the combined Labor-Health and Human Services/Defense appropriations bill: “I voted for this bill today because it includes important priorities for Oregon and our nation, including training the National Guard to fight wildfires, supporting nursing workforce development, conducting critical
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill Aimed at Reducing Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today introduced a bill aimed at reducing significant racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity. The Oregon senators joined with a dozen colleagues introducing the Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies (CARE) Act, in response to statistics showing the United States
Merkley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Protect Students from Worthless Degrees, Overturn DeVos Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As college students begin returning to class, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act of 2018. This legislation would close a loophole that allows for-profit colleges to take federal financial aid dollars for students to attend
Merkley, Senate Democrats Stand with Saudi Women, Push for Human Rights Progress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced the introduction of a resolution standing with Saudi women and pushing for human rights progress in Saudi Arabia. Merkley was joined on the resolution by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Kirsten
Merkley Introduces Amendment to Prevent Internment Camps in United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today announced that he has introduced an amendment to the 2019 Labor-Health and Human Services spending bill that would prevent the construction or operation of family internment camps in the United States. In his June 20 Executive Order, President Trump called on Congress
Wyden, Merkley Announce $5.2 Million Grant for Redmond Airport
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Redmond’s airport will get a $5.2 million federal grant to boost airplane parking capacity and make other improvements. “Central Oregon residents and businesses deserve an airport prepared to meet their travel needs and to handle growth in commerce
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