Merkley, Wyden, Lawmakers Urge Nonpartisan Congressional Scorekeeper to Determine True Cost of War in Iran
Trump Administration has provided inconsistent and incomplete estimates that contradict external experts, raising questions about true cost of war Senators: “The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency and honesty when their government commits the nation to war.” Text of Letter (PDF)
Oregon Airports to Receive $14.5 Million in Federal Investments
Airports receiving federal funds include those in Ashland, Eugene, Hermiston, La Grande, Pendleton, Portland, Prineville, Salem, and Scappoose Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04) Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), announced that nine Oregon airports will receive
Merkley Reflects on Over 600 Town Hall Meetings Held Across Oregon in New Video
PORTLAND, OR – Each year, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley holds a town hall in every one of Oregon’s 36 counties. During the annual events, Merkley hears directly from Oregonians about the challenges – large and small – that they face and about their ideas for moving Oregon and the
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.
Merkley Statement on Supreme Court Decision
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “Today’s decision creates a clear path forward. We must now focus on how to best deliver affordable, high-quality health care for every American. “In 2009, Congress
Merkley Statement on County Payments Deal
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after reports that the amendment to extend county payments he and Senator Wyden shepherded through the Senate will be included in the conference agreement on the transportation bill: “This news is a huge relief for Oregon’s struggling timber counties. These
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