Merkley: Supreme Court Has Failed to Protect Trans Kids, Keep Politicians Out of Exam Room
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—leader of the Equality Act—today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Skrmetti: “Access to medically-necessary care for trans youth saves lives, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s callous decision puts trans youth and their families at risk.
Merkley: Trump’s Withdrawal from Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement Fails Our Communities
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration withdrawing from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA): “The Columbia River is the lifeblood of our region, and President Trump’s outrageous approach to the basin will leave our communities worse off. We have
Merkley Slams GENIUS Act Rubberstamping Trump’s Crypto Corruption
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the GENIUS Act without votes on his amendments to end crypto-related conflicts of interest by President Trump and other elected officials: “Passing the GENIUS Act without strong anti-corruption measures stamps a Congressional seal of approval
Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $8 Million for Oregon Interior Department Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. – Working to ensure Oregon’s natural resources are preserved and its infrastructure is strengthened, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D- Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.) announced today that an Interior appropriations bill headed to the Senate floor includes nearly $8 million in projects for Oregon. Included in the
Merkley: Health Committee Bill Will Dramatically Expand Access to Health Coverage, Lower Costs to Consumers
Washington, DC – The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today released new details on the health care reform bill currently under consideration by the committee. The Affordable Health Care Choices Act will include a strong, nationwide public health insurance option to lower costs and greatly reduce the number
Merkley Introduces Bill to Boost Small Businesses and Create Jobs
Lake Oswego, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today at a meeting of Clackamas County Chambers of Commerce that he will introduce the Small Business Jump Start Act to encourage job creation and support small business owners by cutting taxes for the start-up costs of small businesses. Merkley’s Small
Merkley, Wyden Announce $14.6 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Oregon Health Care Facilities
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded over $14.6 million in Capital Improvement Program grants to health centers across Oregon as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will be
Merkley Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops from Iraqi Cities
Washington D.C. – Today marks the official withdrawal of American soldiers from Iraqi cities and the transition of military operations to Iraqi authorities. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement: “Today is an important milestone in a war that has lasted six long years. American forces are withdrawing from
Merkley: ARRA is Creating Jobs in Eugene
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy applauded federal funding to complete two of the City of Eugene’s major projects at Delta Ponds. “The Recovery Act is creating jobs, building local communities and laying the foundation for economic growth right
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