Press Releases

Merkley Investigates Chemical Industry Insiders Taking Over Critical EPA Chemical Safety Office

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—the top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) subcommittee overseeing environmental justice, chemical safety, and waste management—today sent an oversight letter following reports of former chemical industry lobbyists filling key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Chemical

Merkley: Senate Refuses to Stop Unauthorized War with Iran

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—released the following statement after the Senate voted to block U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA)’s War Powers Resolutionaimed at stopping the unauthorized U.S.-Israel war in Iran: “The Trump Administration has repeatedly misled the American people about its plans for war against

Merkley to Hold Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County Town Halls

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Central Oregon during the last week in August. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for

Merkley to Hold Lane and Marion County Town Halls

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

Merkley: Vestas Expansion Great for Portland Workers

Portland, OR – Vestas Wind Systems announced today that they will be building a new headquarters building in Portland, Oregon, and adding 200 new jobs.  Vestas is the largest wind turbine producer in the world and calls Portland home to their U.S. headquarters.   Senator Merkley released the following statement

Merkley: Revitalization of Downtown Salem Vital to Success of Local Businesses

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today praised the City of Salem’s Downtown Revitalization “Toolbox” Program and highlighted $150,000 in funding for the project that is currently moving through the U.S. Senate.  The “Toolbox” program provides local business owners with revitalization incentives, encourages future development in downtown Salem and

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