Press Releases

Merkley Leads Oregon Delegation to Urge Release of Critical Fishery Disaster Funding

Lawmakers press the Trump Administration to act quickly to unlock $7 million intended to help Oregon’s ocean commercial fishermen recover from significant economic losses from declining salmon populations Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led the Oregon Democratic delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—in pressing the Trump Administration

Merkley: Brennan Not Right Person for the Job

Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after voting against John Brennan’s nomination to be the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. “The Bush Administration was far too quick to sacrifice our core constitutional values that guarantee freedom in the name of fighting terrorism, and while the

Merkley: Stop the Sequester, Avoid “Politician-induced Recession”

Washington, DC- Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley called on Congress to stop the drastic automatic budget cuts that will go into effect on March 1 and imperil the economy.  Instead, he said, we should take a smarter approach to deficit reduction that prioritizes job growth and preserves key investments to

League of Conservation Voters Awards Senator Merkley with 100% Rating

Washington, DC– Today, the League of Conservation Voters released the 2012 National Environmental Scorecard, which includes votes during the second session of the 112th Congress. It includes 14 Senate votes, ranging from public health protections to clean energy to land and wildlife conservation. Senator Merkley received a 100% rating in

Merkley Applauds Oracle Jobs Announcement

Washington, DC– Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Oracle announced it will begin manufacturing its high-end servers and storage systems at one of the five facilities it operates in Oregon.  “I say this wherever I go: on a level playing field, Oregon workers and companies can compete

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