Padilla, Merkley, Schakowsky Introduce Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Nursing Staff Standards, Improve Patient Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on International Nurses Day, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act to improve hospital patient care and nurse retention by setting mandatory minimum registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.-09)
Welch, Wyden, Merkley, Schumer, Lead Colleagues in Fight to Protect Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Social Services from Republican Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) today led the Senate Democratic Caucus in sending an open letter to the public exposing the
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Bill to Expand Access to SNAP, Repeal Republicans’ Punitive Eligibility Rules
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they are co-sponsoring legislation that would help more Americans have access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a crucial safety net that stands between thousands of Oregonians and hunger. “Oregonians should not have to choose between putting food
Merkley Statement on President Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement this evening on President Barack Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address: “While the political landscape over the last two years may have changed, our mission to preserve America’s role as a light for the world has not. This
Merkley Praises Surgeon General’s “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding”
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement today in support of Surgeon General Regina Benjamin’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding: “The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented – it reduces the risk of illness in infants, reduces the risk of cancer in mothers, and brings
Merkley: Softwood Lumber Arbitration Decision a Victory for American Timber Industry and Workers
Portland, OR – After the London Court of International Arbitration ruled today that Canada breached the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley praised the decision and urged progress in pending arbitrations. The tribunal agreed that Canada unfairly subsidized the Canadian softwood lumber industry in violation of the
Merkley Tells President Stronger Action Needed on Foreclosure Crisis
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley penned a letter to President Obama today urging a greater focus on helping families stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure. In the letter, Merkley stressed that a strong housing market is essential to future job creation and noted that next week’s State
Merkley & Levin Statements regarding FSOC Report Analyzing Implementation of the Merkley-Levin Provisions of Financial Reform
Washington, D.C. – Senators Jeff Merkley and Carl Levin responded today to a report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council recommending how to best implement the Merkley-Levin provisions of financial reform that restrict high-risk trading and conflicts of interest: “The Financial Services Oversight Council today put forward its study on
Merkley Applauds Move Against Canadian Lumber Unfair Trade Practices
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley offered his support today to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk for his decision to request arbitration with Canada under the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) regarding the under-pricing of timber harvested from public lands in British Columbia. “Canada has a formal trade agreement
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