Merkley Statement on Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – the lead Democrat on the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee which oversees federal funding for the Smithsonian Institution – released the following statement after the Institution announced Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III would be retiring after a five-decade career as a museum
“America in Jeopardy” Puts Spotlight on Trump’s Corruption, Chaos, and Costs to American Families
Washington, D.C. – In a new video, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley hosts his colleagues Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Tina Smith (D-MN) in presenting the ‘America in Jeopardy’ program. Watch ‘America in Jeopardy’ HERE “We have come together to present this special ‘America in Jeopardy’
Wyden, Merkley Announce $650,000 Loan for Improvements at Anthony Lakes Ski Area to Enhance Safety and Support Local Economy
Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal loan of $650,000 for the Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association (ALORA) to build a new rental shop to support ski programs and the local economy. “Anthony Lakes is a crown jewel of Eastern Oregon drawing skiers, snowshoers, and
Merkley, Wyden Announce Key Infrastructure Funding for Oregon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced major investments in community infrastructure, ranging from roads and bridges to rural broadband. “These direct investments in infrastructure are incredibly important to our communities,” Merkley said. “When we make smart choices, we can create good jobs now,
Merkley Secures Massive New Rural Broadband Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced new and increased funding for agricultural and rural development programs that are vital to Oregonians, including agriculture research, conservation and support and a massive new investment in rural broadband — a top issue for Oregonians who have come out to
Wyden, Merkley, Walden Secure Two Years of Lifeline Funding for Rural Oregon Counties
Washington, DC – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., secured two years of critical funding for education, transportation and law enforcement services for residents in rural counties in Oregon and nationwide. Wyden, Merkley and Walden successfully included a two-year extension of the Secure Rural
Merkley, Wyden Secure Funding for Oregon’s Coastal Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced funding for critical priorities for Oregon’s coastal communities in the 2018 spending bill released yesterday. “I fought to make this bill really deliver for Oregon’s coastal communities, and it does,” Merkley said. “This funding supports core programs, from
Merkley Secures Funding to Block Opioids Entering U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday announced billions of new dollars in Congress’ final spending bill to combat the opioid crisis that has reached every corner of Oregon and the nation. “The opioid crisis will require a multi-pronged approach, and one important piece is cutting off
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Burmese Ethnic Cleansing, Calling for Safe Repatriation of Rohingya
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Todd Young (R-IN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John McCain (R-AZ) today announced that a bipartisan Senate resolution condemning the Burmese campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya and calling for the “safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return” of the refugees who have
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