Merkley, Wyden Offer Opportunity for Oregonians to Request Tickets to Inauguration
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden open the opportunity for Oregonians to request tickets to the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies on January 20, 2025. The ceremony is at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Each Oregonian requesting tickets may request up to four tickets. Requestors must
Merkley, Wyden Announce Funding for Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation in Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today a total of $758,810 in funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)’s Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund (Pollinator Fund) for two projects that will increase and improve western monarch butterfly and pollinator habitats in Oregon. “We’ve
Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $1.2 Million for Ecosystem Restoration in Oregon
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation award will benefit residents and projects along the Tillamook River Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $1.18 million for the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership to help fix the Burton-Fraser Road along the Tillamook River that is limiting
Merkley to Hold Wallowa and Union County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Wallowa and Union Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is
Reed, Merkley Join Wall Street Reform Advocate in Calling on More Republicans to Support Accountability for Big Banks
Washington, DC—Senators Jack Reed and Jeff Merkley joined Heather Booth of Americans for Financial Reform on a conference call this afternoon to call on more Republicans to stand up for middle-class families and support final passage of Wall Street accountability legislation. A few brave Republicans will join Senate Democrats later
Merkley to Vote “Yes” on Kagan Confirmation to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced his intention to vote to confirm United States Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. His announcement comes as the Senate Judiciary Committee nears a vote on Kagan’s confirmation. “The decisions made by the Supreme
Wyden, Merkley Announce More than $16 million for Broadband Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – Responding to the need for reliable, high-speed internet access throughout all corners of Oregon, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced today that Crook and Clackamas Counties as well as Bend will receive a combined $16 million in Recovery Act funding for broadband infrastructure
Merkley Statement on Additional Water for Klamath Users
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, announced that additional water resources would be made available for Klamath irrigators. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the announcement: “Mother nature has dealt the farmers and ranchers in the Klamath Basin a harsh blow this year.
Merkley, Bond, Bayh Introduce Bill to Rebuild Local Economies Hit Hardest by Recession
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Kit Bond (R-Mo.), and Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) today introduced legislation to help local businesses stay afloat during times of recession and high unemployment. The Rebuilding Local Business Act creates a temporary three-year HUBZone “Rebuilding Status” for counties that have an unemployment rate
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