Senate Republicans Block Merkley’s Bill to Protect and Strengthen Federal Student Loan Repayment Options
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of his Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment (SOAR) Act: “As the first in my family to go to college, I know the barriers that so many students face in accessing higher education. We should
Byrd Rule Violations Continue to Mount on the Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Parliamentarian again advised that several provisions in the Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” would be subject to a 60-vote threshold if they remain in the bill. The below provisions are in the Finance Committee’s jurisdiction. “Democrats are continuing to make the case against every
Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Includes Additional Provisions That Violate the Byrd Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Parliamentarian again advised that several provisions in the Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” would be subject to a 60-vote threshold if they remain in the bill. The below provisions are in the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee’s jurisdiction. “The Byrd Rule must be
Merkley Visits Clackamas Children’s Center to Raise Awareness of Increased Child Abuse and Neglect
Oregon City, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley visited the site of the new Children’s Center in Clackamas County and joined education and state officials to raise awareness about the need for more support for children of abuse. Senator Merkley highlighted the increasing number of child abuse cases and the
Merkley: Wave Energy Grants Demonstrate Oregon’s Renewable Energy Leadership
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today praised Oregon as a pioneer in the development of wave energy and highlighted almost $2.5 million in federal funding moving through the Senate for two Oregon wave energy projects. The funding will support a project that measures wave energy along the Oregon
Merkley: New OIT Geothermal Plant One Step Closer
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today touted the energy production and research potential of the proposed one-megawatt geothermal plant on the campus of the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT). OIT is slated to receive $400,000 in federal funding requested by Merkley and Senator Ron Wyden in legislation that
Merkley: ReVolt Will Put Oregonians to Work Breaking America’s Dependence on Overseas Oil
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today applauded ReVolt Technology’s announcement that it has reached an agreement with the state of Oregon and will move its headquarters and research and development operations to Portland, Oregon. ReVolt Technology specializes in the development of high-powered batteries for electric vehicles and is
Merkley: Bend Applied Research Center will spur economic development in Central Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today singled out an applied research center being developed in Bend as an example of the kind of planning that can give Central Oregon a foundation for economic growth for decades to come. Merkley praised the vision for the center and highlighted $200,000
Merkley: New Dental Clinic in Medford One Step Closer to Reality
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today called for better access to dental care and highlighted a proposed dental clinic in Medford that is one step closer to being built. Merkley and Senator Ron Wyden succeeded in including $200,000 for La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center in
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