Warren, Merkley, 40+ Lawmakers Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
Multiple incidents prompted speculation about possible insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Representative Maxine Waters, Representative Angie Craig (D-Minn.), and 37 other lawmakers, wrote to the Commodity Futures
Merkley, Cassidy, Smith, Marshall to CMS: Work with Congress to Crack Down on Bad-Faith Actors Overcharging Taxpayers for Medicare Advantage
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Louisiana’s U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Tina Smith, and Kansas’ U.S. Senator Roger Marshall sent a bipartisan letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., urging the agency to work with Congress to
Rep. Khanna & Sen. Merkley Reintroduce the End Polluter Welfare For Enhanced Oil Recovery Act
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) alongside Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act (EOR) to end the tax break rewarding the fossil fuel industry for using carbon capture for EOR. The legislation would reform one of the largest and most
Merkley Sworn in for Second Term
WASHINGTON – Today, as the 114th Congress formally convened in the nation’s capital, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley was sworn in for his second six-year term serving Oregonians in the U.S. Senate. In his first term as a U.S. Senator, Merkley made his mark by delivering local victories for Oregon, such
Merkley Slams Fed Volcker Delay
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced that it will give banks broad exemptions in complying with the Volcker Rule for 2015, and that it is likely to continue those exemptions through July 2017: “The Wall Street Casino is alive and well.
Merkley Statement on Release of Alan Gross from Cuban Custody and Resetting U.S. Policy with Cuba
PORTLAND, OR—Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement today regarding the release of the humanitarian worker Alan Gross after five years of imprisonment in Cuba. “I was relieved and pleased to learn of the release of Alan Gross, ending his five-year battle for freedom from Cuban custody. Mr. Gross’
Merkley Statement on 2015 Spending Bill
WASHINGTON — Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Senate voted on passage of the 2015 spending bill. “Tonight the Senate voted on final passage of the 2015 spending bill. While there are many positive aspects of the bill, I voted ‘no’ because of my deep opposition
Merkley, Walden Deliver Crooked River Victory for Central Oregon
WASHINGTON – This holiday season, Central Oregon will have one more reason to celebrate: In the final moments of the 113th Congress, major legislation implementing improved water management in Central Oregon has been passed unanimously by both the Senate and the House, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Greg Walden
Bennet, Merkley Press SEC to Finalize Crowdfunding Rules
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize its crowdfunding rules that will allow small businesses and start-ups to raise capital online and through social media. Bennet and Merkley were lead sponsors along with former Republican
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