Wyden, Merkley Announce More Than $17 Million to be Invested in Oregon Rural Airports under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
La Grande, Klamath Falls, Hood River, Hermiston, John Day, and McMinnville airports to receive federal funds for upkeep, expanded services Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced more than $17 million will be invested in airports throughout Oregon thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law they supported in
Reps. Hoyle, Huffman & Senator Merkley Introduce Bill to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area into Southwest Oregon
EUGENE, OR – Today, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Smith River National Recreation Area (NRA) Expansion Act to protect Southwest Oregon’s scenic North Fork Smith River watershed and its world-class rivers, salmon strongholds, rare plants, clean drinking water, and recreation opportunities. The House
187 Members of Congress File Brief to Support Conversion Therapy Bans at SCOTUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Congressional Equality Caucus Vice Chair & House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) filed an amicus brief to urge the United States Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of Colorado’s ban
Merkley: Chrysler to Buy Back Cars From Dealers Forced to Close
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that Chrysler has revised its strategy for compensating dealers that are losing their franchises. Last week, Merkley sent a letter to Chrysler and GM taking issue with the lack of assistance. In the letter to Fritz Henderson, CEO of General Motors,
Merkley: Financial Regulation Overhaul Must Include Protections for Consumers
Washington, DC – This week, President Barack Obama will lay out principles for the upcoming debate over modernizing regulations of the financial market. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley is urging the White House to include strong protections for consumers in that effort. The lack of clear regulations and strong protections for
Merkley: Senate Tobacco Regulation Bill A Breakthrough For Public Health
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate in passing the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products for the first time. “Over the course of the summer, the
Merkley Announces Legislation to Make it Easier for Working Moms to Breastfeed
WASHINGTON, DC – Joined by House sponsors and nursing moms, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced the Breastfeeding Promotion Act which will help moms continue to breastfeed after they return to work. The legislation includes elements of a law Oregon passed in 2007 under Merkley’s leadership in the state legislature to
Merkley Announces Pendleton Office And Field Representative
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that his Pendleton office is now open for business. Elizabeth Scheeler in Pendleton will be his field representative for Baker, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties. “Eastern Oregon faces a tough economy with record levels of unemployment. It’s
Merkley, Wyden Announce $11.85 Million for Oregon Biomass Projects
Washington D.C. – Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the Department of Agriculture has awarded $11.85 million to five counties in Oregon to create clean energy jobs and reduce the risk of wildfire in Oregon as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will
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