Merkley, Oregon Delegation Decry Sudden Loss of Columbia River Hatchery Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and the Oregon Congressional Delegation members Senator Ron Wyden, and Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) decried the decision of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to abruptly end its participation in the Safe Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) program. The SAFE program has been operational since 1993, and provides reliable stocks
Wyden, Merkley Ask State Data Center Advisory Committee to Consider Multiple Issues Raised by Oregonians
Oregon senators: “Several issues have been raised by constituents regarding responsible data center development with our offices, ranging from local to state to federal jurisdiction.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today wrote Gov. Tina Kotek’s data center advisory committee to convey concerns both senators have
Peters, Schumer, Murray & Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader; Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, led the entire Senate Democratic caucus in demanding
Merkley, Kaine Introduce Legislation to End Debt Ceiling Hostage-Taking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As another debt ceiling showdown approaches, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia’s Senator Tim Kaine today introduced new legislation aimed at ending Congress’ abuse of the debt ceiling as a political hostage. The Protect our Citizens from Reckless Extortion of our Debt and Irresponsible Tactics (Protect our
Wyden, Merkley Demand Critical Disaster Funding for Coastal Communities Hurt by Fishery Disasters
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today called on their colleagues to include funding for coastal communities damaged by fisheries disasters as part of any disaster relief package that moves through Congress. In the letter, the senators noted that as of this month, Congress has
Senators Shred Trump Administration’s Offshore Drilling Reversal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today led more than three dozen U.S. Senators, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s decision to reopen offshore drilling leases three years ahead of schedule. This decision puts vast stretches of coastline along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts
Merkley Statement on Rep. Bob Jenson
PORTLAND, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement about Rep. Bob Jenson, who served in the Oregon Legislature for nine terms. He died Saturday. “I am honored to have served with Rep. Bob Jenson in the Oregon Legislature. Bob was a good friend; it was always wonderful
Merkley to Hold Town Halls in Curry and Josephine Counties
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Curry and Josephine counties on Monday, Jan. 15. 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 Oregon and America. “In our
Merkley to Hold Town Halls in Marion, Lincoln and Washington Counties
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Marion, Lincoln and Washington counties on Saturday, Jan. 13. 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 Oregon and America. “In
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