Merkley, Wicker, Kiggans, Bonamici Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Oppose New Limits on Student Loans for Nurses
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, along with U.S. Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), led over 140 bipartisan lawmakers to sound the alarm over a proposed framework by the U.S. Department of Education to declassify nursing degrees as
Merkley, Schiff, Underwood Lead Push to Increase Nursing Education and Workforce Support
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, California’s U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced the bicameral Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act. In an effort to address nursing workforce shortages around the country, the FAAN Act would authorize grants to increase the number
Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Aid Workers in Conflict Zones
WASHINGTON – Today, on Human Rights Day, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation to protect humanitarian aid workers operating in conflict zones. The lawmakers’ legislation, the Commitment to Aid Workers Act, would strengthen U.S. efforts to safeguard those who risk their
Merkley Statement on Eastern Oregon Wildfires
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement about the wildfires burning in Southeastern Oregon: “I am saddened by the devastation that farmers, ranchers and families in Southeast Oregon are continuing to experience as we deal with the largest wildfire in Oregon history. While there is still
Merkley, Senators Announce Upcoming Senate Action on the DISCLOSE Act
Washington, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined with a group of six U.S. Senators to announce that the Senate will soon take action on legislation to put an end to secret campaign spending. On Monday, July 16, the Senate will take up the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, which
MERKLEY RELEASES REPORT DETAILING TAX DOLLARS USED TO HIRE FOREIGN TIMBER WORKERS IN CENTRAL OREGON
Bend, OR – Senator Merkley was in Bend today to release a new report that reveals the extent to which federal funds have been used to employ foreign workers on Central Oregon forest projects. More than 50 percent of the Central Oregon forest health projects funded in 2010 utilized foreign
Merkley Celebrates Finish of “Border to Border: Oil-Free Across Oregon” Tour
Medford, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today concluded his oil-free across Oregon trip, showcasing the need for America to declare its independence from overseas oil. The Senator held his final event today at Brammo before traveling down to the California border. The Senator visited communities along the way and
Merkley Kicks Off “Border to Border: Oil-Free Across Oregon” Tour
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley kicked off his celebration of America’s independence today by beginning his oil-free across Oregon trip and showcasing the need for America to declare its independence from overseas oil. The Senator kicked off his trip today at “Electric Avenue” on the Portland State University
Merkley: Transportation Bill Creates Jobs in Oregon
Washington, DC — Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the Senate passage of the conference report of the transportation bill, which includes a fix that will stop the doubling of student loan rates, as well a one-year extension of county payments and the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program.
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