Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Release Report of How Private Student Loan Lenders Expect to Profit from Trump’s Big Ugly Bill
Report: “Costly Consequences: How the Trump Administration Unleashed Private Student Loan Lenders” (PDF) Responses from: Citizens | College Ave | Navient | Nelnet | Sallie Mae | SoFi Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a group of Senators in releasing a new report of their investigation into how private student loan lenders will reap the
Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Reports of Trump Family Bribe from UAE Officials
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in response to reporting that a company backed by
Oregon Lawmakers Demand Homeland Security Withdraw its Federal Agents from Portland After They Tear-Gassed Oregonians
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Bynum and Dexter: “Attacking our communities is not law enforcement: it is a blatant suppression of people’s constitutional rights.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today led a letter with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine
Merkley, Wyden Announce $48 Million to Help Oregonians Purchase Health Insurance through Online Exchange
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday that Oregon will receive over $48 million to pioneer a new online health care exchange that will allow Oregonians to compare, purchase, and enroll in private health insurance plans. State based exchanges are a result of the 2010
Merkley: FAA Amendment a Step in the Right Direction
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States Senate approved by voice vote an amendment that will increase new direct flights to the West Coast and encourage new carriers to promote increased competition. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley worked with his colleagues, including Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Maria Cantwell of Washington,
Merkley: Budget Choices Must Create Jobs and Make U.S. Competitive as well as Reduce Deficit
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama released his FY2012 budget blueprint. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the budget: “We face some very difficult choices as a nation. Millions of Americans are still out of work, and many of those are in danger of losing their
President’s Budget Includes Funding for County Payments Program
Washington, D.C. – As President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2012 budget this morning, members of the Oregon Congressional Delegation announced that it includes $328 million to fund the first of a multi-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act, commonly known as “county payments.” The
IRS Decision a Victory for Nursing Mothers Everywhere
Washington, D.C. – In response to a request from Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Representatives Sander Levin (D-MI) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they will reverse a ruling that denies equipment used to help women breast feed from being covered as
Merkley, Wyden Introduce Amendment to Promote Oregon’s Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today offered an amendment designed to bolster Oregon’s ability to attract business investment and create jobs. The measure, which would amend the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization act, would increase the number of long-distance flights originating from or going to Ronald
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