Padilla, Peters, Merkley Sound Alarm on Potential Purging of Eligible Voters Through DHS Database
Senators to DHS Secretary Noem: “As Secretary, you have a responsibility to assure the public that the Department is acting appropriately to protect citizens’ rights and personally identifiable data.” Senators criticize DHS for briefing election denier groups, but not Congress on uses of database on voting records WASHINGTON, D.C. —
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Weaponizing Immigration Hearings to Trap, Arrest, Deport Immigrants
The Trump administration has been terminating immigration court cases and deporting individuals without due process. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., said today they have joined a group of 21 Senate Democrats in pressing the Trump administration on its recent initiatives to weaponize immigration
Merkley Joins Colleagues in Push for FTC Action to Prevent Corporations from Using Trump’s Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined a group of his Senate colleagues in urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson to investigate corporations that are using tariffs as a cover for price gouging that is raising costs for American families and use the FTC’s full
Senators Introduce Legislation To Expand Vote By Mail, Save Money and Increase Voter Participation
Washington, D.C. – Looking for ways to expand voter participation and reduce the growing cost of elections, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Kerry (D-Mass.), Thomas Carper (D-Del.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced a package of bills today that would make it easier for
Merkley, Wyden Announce USDA Designation of Klamath County as Primary Natural Disaster Area
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Klamath County as a primary natural disaster area due to severe drought conditions affecting Oregon farmers and ranchers. The designation extends disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers in Deschutes, Douglas,
“Shepherds Flat Wind Farm Will Move Forward”
Washington, D.C. – A months-long stand-off came to a close today after the Deputy Secretary of Defense informed U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) that the Pentagon would no longer block construction of the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm in Oregon’s Gilliam
Merkley, Wyden Applaud Department of Interior’s Decision to Award $2 Million for Klamath Basin Drought Relief
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today applauded Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar’s decision to award an additional $2 million to the Klamath Water and Power Authority for water bank and land idling. Today’s decision comes as many farmers and ranchers are facing a
Wyden/Merkley: $5 Million Award Cements Oregon’s Role as Leader in Green Technology
Washington, D.C. – A White House announcement that a soon-to-be Oregon company will receive $5 million in Recovery Act money to develop batteries for hybrid and all-electric cars further establishes Oregon’s reputation as a center for green technology, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today. “Oregon is already
Merkley: The Fight Continues to Bring Accountability to Wall Street
Washington DC – Today, a minority of Senators voted to block the Senate from beginning debate of the Wall Street reform bill. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement: “Today, Senators showed the American people where they stand. And, unfortunately, some Senators voted to stand alongside the executives and
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