Wyden, Merkley Call for Investigation, Sanctions for Israeli Settlers’ Violence and Obstruction of Aid in Gaza
Washington D.C.– U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today announced they are joining Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump administration act immediately on reports that Israeli settlers are blocking humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza and attacking Palestinian civilians, including U.S. citizens, in the West Bank. “We write
Merkley, Wasserman Schultz Lead 63 Lawmakers to Press Trump Admin on Plans for Dangerous, Cruel ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Facility
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led 63 members of Congress to raise the alarm and demand immediate answers from the Trump Administration about the immigration detention camp in Florida’s Everglades region known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” “Brushing aside concerns from
Wyden, Merkley Announce $1 Million Grant to Establish a New Mobile Integrated Health Program in Wheeler County
Washington D.C.—U.S.Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today announced an investment of $1 million for the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) to help improve access to healthcare in Wheeler County. “With Trump’s cruel cuts to Medicaid, rural healthcare is on life support right now and needs thoughtful
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Announce $500,000 Grant to Help City of Cornelius Build New Library, Community Convening Space
Cornelius, Ore.— Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici today announced a grant to help the City of Cornelius build a new library and community convening space. The award comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge Grant program and recognizes Cornelius Library’s
Merkley: Paris Deal Represents a Breakthrough Moment for Climate Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after 196 nations announced an international agreement to take on climate change at the conclusion of talks that have been ongoing in Paris. Last weekend, Merkley traveled to Paris as part of a delegation of ten U.S. Senators to
Oregon Delegation Announces Deal to Save Newport Air Station
Washington, D.C. – Today, members of Oregon’s Congressional Delegation announced they have secured a provision in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 that would keep the Newport air facility open for at least two years. Due to budget cuts, the Coast Guard threatened in 2014 to close the Newport
Merkley Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Revamp Broken “No Child Left Behind” Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Every Student Succeeds Act, comprehensive legislation to overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). In addition to overhauling the controversial testing and accountability provisions of NCLB, the bill includes increased resources for
Merkley: Trump Proposal to Ban Muslims from Entering U.S. “Single Worst Idea I Have Heard from Any Presidential Candidate, Ever”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump proposed to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S., Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley strongly condemned the proposal on the Senate floor, calling it “the single worst idea I have heard from any presidential candidate, ever.” Merkley denounced Trump’s proposal, which
Merkley Highlights Oregon Wins in Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced several key benefits for Oregon included in the federal transportation bill passed by Congress late last night. As a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works and Banking Committees, Senator Merkley advocated for Oregon’s priorities and fought to make sure
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