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Merkley, Balint Fight Back Against Trump’s Hateful Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

During Pride Month, Lawmakers Defend Freedom & Rights for Queer, Trans Americans  Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT) launched a new effort to push back against the Trump Administration’s assault on the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ Americans nationwide. The No Place for

Senator Merkley Tours William Walker Elementary School

Beaverton, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured William Walker Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon.  As part of his role on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Senator Merkley will be instrumental in deliberations about how to update and fix the No Child Left Behind Act.  During

Merkley: Payroll Report Beckons More Action for Job Growth

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement in response to today’s jobs report, which shows employers adding 162,000 new jobs in March, the most since 2007: “Today’s hiring news is a sign that through hard work and determination, American families and small businesses are gradually pulling

Merkley to Hold Sherman and Wasco County Town Halls

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Sherman and Wasco Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions, and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America.  “Advocating for Oregonians is my

Merkley to Hold Lake, Harney and Malheur County Town Halls

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Lake, Harney and Malheur Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions, and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is

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