Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge End of Private Immigration Detention Centers, Demand Closure of Facilities with Inhumane Conditions
Senators’ letter: “We do not support a system that detains people in inhumane conditions that result in long-term medical issues, psychological trauma, and sometimes death. We urge that these facilities be shut down, in a step towards building an immigration system that welcomes and respects migrants.” Washington, D.C. – U.S.
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $6.2 Million to Boost Oregon’s Innovative Wood Products Economy and Support Healthy Forests
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is investing $6,276,170 in 13 projects in Oregon to boost the creation of innovative wood products, develop more markets for uses of mass timber and renewable wood energy, and increase the capacity of
Wyden, Merkley Announce $660,000 for Road Safety in Columbia and Clatsop Counties
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today that Oregon will receive $660,000 in federal funds to Columbia and Clatsop counties to help develop transportation improvement plans and boost public safety. “Oregonians need to be confident that the roads they drive on daily are safe,” Wyden
Merkley: Coos Bay Rail a Lifeline for South Coast
Washington, DC – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement applauding the Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission’s loan to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay to purchase the Coos Bay Rail Line: “This loan is a lifeline for Southern Oregon and a jobs boost for Oregon’s
Merkley: Senate Economic Recovery Package Will Create Jobs Now, Invest in Green Energy and Future Growth
Washington, DC – The United States Senate this week will begin debate on a recovery package to spur economic growth and create jobs. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley urged quick Senate action to ensure job creation programs begin as soon as possible. Merkley also lauded the inclusion of several provisions to
Merkley: Federal Help on the Way For Victims of Winter Storms
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the White House announced that President Barack Obama declared a major disaster for the State of Oregon to help communities recover from the severe winter storm and record snowfall, landslides, and mudslides that occurred in December of 2008. This designation will release federal funding to help
Merkley: Children’s Health Bill Covers Oregon’s Uninsured and Creates Jobs
Portland, OR – Today Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured the Rosewood Family Health Center in Southeast Portland and praised Congressional action to cover more children under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Rosewood Family Health Center serves children who are covered under SCHIP. “The new children’s health bill is
Merkley Statement on Passing of Congressman Wendell Wyatt
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the passing of Oregon Congressman Wendell Wyatt: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Wyatt. Wendell Wyatt truly made his mark on Oregon. Everyone who has appreciated Cascade Head owes Congressman Wyatt a debt of
Merkley Joins Senate Hispanic Task Force
Washington, D.C. – Today Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley came together with forty-three other Senate Democrats in joining the Hispanic Task Force (HTF), giving it the largest membership in group’s 20 year history. “I’m proud to join a group of Senators who recognize the priorities of the Hispanic community and are