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
Wyden, Merkley Demand Federal Agencies Stop Sharing Medicaid Data With ICE
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded that the federal departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) immediately stop unlawfully transferring Medicaid data to DHS and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “Congress has a responsibility to
Merkley Blasts GOP’s Corporate Giveaway Tax Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after House Republicans unveiled their tax plan, which attacks the state and local tax deduction while massively slashing the corporate tax rate: “This may be the greatest heist in American history. Republicans want to tax your income twice in
Wyden, Merkley Introduce VA Construction Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week introduced legislation that would improve the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ability to serve America’s veterans by removing roadblocks to construction of some VA projects. The bill would expedite the process for more routine construction at VA
Merkley Reminds Oregonians They Can Sign Up For Affordable Health Care Nov. 1 – Dec. 15
Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley reminds Oregonians that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period begins today and lasts until Friday, Dec. 15. During the enrollment period, Americans can sign up for health coverage through the ACA marketplace. “Every Oregonian should spread the word: The next
Merkley and Wyden Push Back on Trump Administration’s Secret, Error-Riddled Cascade-Siskiyou Monument Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today pushed back against the Trump administration’s leaked draft report that recommended diminished protections for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, pointing out serious concerns with both the factual inaccuracy of the report and lack of transparency surrounding the report. Despite the
Western Senators Urge Trump, Senate Leaders to Prioritize Wildfire Disaster Response in Next Aid Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today led a group of 10 Western Senators strongly urging President Donald Trump and Senate leaders to include funding for wildfire disaster response in the next disaster aid package. The letters to the President and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader
In Bipartisan Push, West Coast Senators Urge Disaster Aid for Fisheries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a bipartisan push led by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, all eight West Coast Senators—Merkley, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA)—today called on congressional
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