Wyden, Merkley Call for Automatic and Swift Tariff Tax Refunds, Real Relief for Small Businesses and Families
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) led several Senate Democrats today, including U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), in calling on the Trump administration to put in place an automatic tariff refund process that does not create more pain for U.S. small businesses and families in Oregon and nationwide. In a letter to Customs and Border
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Stop Phony Fraud Crusade to Attack Medicaid Programs Across U.S. States
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded Donald Trump stop his phony crusade against fraud as a disguise to attack Medicaid programs in U.S. states that millions of Americans need to live safe and independent lives. “Let us be clear: you are not going after
Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to an inquiry led by U.S. Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley and signed by Senator Wyden and U.S. Congresswomen Bonamici, Dexter, and Bynum, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons confirmed that, “ICE is not
Merkley and Wyden Announce Earthquake Early Warning System Grant for University of Oregon
Washington DC – Today, Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has awarded approximately $3.7 million to six universities, including the University of Oregon, to help advance an earthquake early warning system along the West Coast. The funding announced today will help improve
Social Security Administration Changes Policy to Better Accommodate Seniors after Merkley’s Urging
Portland, OR – After Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley wrote a letter to Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin last week to address his concerns over a new system that would block online access to benefits for seniors without a text-enabled cell phone, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that they
Merkley Statement on DEA’s Decision Not to Reschedule Marijuana
Portland, OR. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that the U.S. will affirm its prohibition on medical marijuana. “Today’s announcement from the DEA is a huge disappointment to people in the 27 jurisdictions across the country that have
Merkley Urges Senate Banking Committee to Confirm EXIM Bank Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley called on Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Richard Shelby to act on strong bipartisan support for the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank by confirming the EXIM Bank Board of Directors nominee to restore the operating quorum. Small businesses across America, including
Merkley Calls on Social Security to Better Accommodate Seniors While Enhancing Cybersecurity
Portland, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley wrote a letter to Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin to address the new system at the Social Security Administration (SSA) that requires seniors receiving social security benefits to have a text-enabled cell phone in order to log into their online account. Senator
Merkley Statement on the Passing of Oregon Senator Alan Bates
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement following the news of the death of State Senator Alan Bates. “Alan was a good man, a wonderful friend, and a powerful voice in the legislature. It was a pleasure to serve with him. His leadership and expertise will
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