At Merkley’s Request, Independent Government Watchdog Launches Investigation into Trump DOJ’s Handling of the Epstein Files
Washington, D.C. – In response to a request from Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the nonpartisan, independent Government Accountability Office (GAO) has opened an investigation into the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) practices in redacting information from the public release of the Epstein Files. “By illegally disregarding the law, the Trump
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce $11.2 Million Federal Grant for Port of Coos Bay Rail Project
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), announced $11,250,000 in federal funds have been awarded for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Terminal Connection Project. This funding will support the Coos Bay Rail Line triplicate track and run-around
Merkley Announces Rescheduled Eastern Oregon Town Halls May 1-3
Senator holding nine in-person conversations in Malheur, Harney, Grant, Baker, Wallowa, Union, Umatilla, Morrow, and Wheeler counties Baker City, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced he will hold nine in-person community conversations for Oregonians across eastern Oregon counties between Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3. The nine
Merkley: Yellen a Great Choice for Fed Chair
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after reports that Janet Yellen would be nominated to be Chair of the Federal Reserve. “We need a Federal Reserve Chair who is both qualified and experienced, and who would look at policy-making through the lens of what’s best
Merkley Praises Senate Plan to End Monsanto Protection Act
Washington, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the news that the Monsanto Protection Act would expire under the provisions of the Continuing Resolution being drafted by Senate Democrats. “This is a victory for all those who think special interests shouldn’t get special deals. This secret rider, which
Merkley: New Power Plant Rules Big Step Forward in Fight Against Climate Change
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the administration announced new rules that will significantly curb carbon emissions from new power plants: “These rules represent a big step forward in the fight against climate change. With record droughts, floods, storms, fires, and ecosystem changes that threaten
Merkley Applauds Senate Extension of County Payments
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Senate passed a one-year extension of county payments for Oregon’s timber counties: “This extension is badly needed in Oregon, and I am very pleased that the Senate has acted today. Timber counties are already cut to the bone
Merkley Statement on JPMorgan “London Whale” Settlement
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the SEC declined to bring charges against either the employees at JPMorgan, or the company itself, for misleading investors about the “London Whale” bet. “Although JPMorgan, in its settlement, admitted to failures of internal controls, and is paying
Merkley Holds Senate Hearing on Impact to Families of Flood Insurance Rate Increases
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley held a Senate hearing this week in the Economic Policy Subcommittee of the Banking Committee to raise awareness about families across Oregon whose flood insurance rates are skyrocketing or who are being forced to buy flood insurance even though they weren’t required to
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