Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Drop Effort to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans
New EPA rule would roll back federal protections for clean drinking water Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight said today they have joined colleagues to demand the
Murkowski, Merkley Seek Information on Executive Order Targeting Smithsonian
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Interior Subcommittee, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum requesting additional information on the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) planned implementation of Executive Order
Merkley’s ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ is Coming to Bend
Bend, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will hold a ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ in Bend on Thursday, August 13. Future events will be announced soon for later this year. “Our democratic republic works best when elected officials work for the public good, not
Merkley Statement on the Passing of Senator Mark Hatfield
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the passing of former Governor and Senator Mark O. Hatfield of Oregon. “I am deeply saddened to hear about Senator Hatfield’s death. “Senator Hatfield took courageous positions of conscience — from opposing the Vietnam War to advocating for the
Merkley, Wyden Announce Grants for Veterans Job Training
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced two grants from the Department of Labor that will assist homeless veterans with job training for civilian careers. The grants, which were awarded on a competitive basis to state and local organizations, will go to Easter Seals in
MERKLEY HELPS EXPOSE MORTGAGE SCAMS THAT COST FAMILIES THEIR HOMES
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley held a press conference in Northeast Portland today to help expose mortgage modification scams that are affecting homeowners in Oregon. Merkley was joined at today’s event by victims of mortgage modification scams who shared their painful experiences and urged Oregonians to be extremely
Merkley: Debt Deal Will Undermine Success of Our Families
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States Senate voted on legislation to increase the debt ceiling while imposing deep cuts on programs important to many middle class families. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley voted against the bill. He issued the following statement: “I have spent the last several days immersed in
Merkley, Maloney Announce Legislation to Protect and Expand Working Moms’ Right to Breastfeed
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and House Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2011. The legislation helps ensure that more working mothers can continue to breastfeed their babies after they return to work, providing health benefits to their children. The
Merkley Statement on Increased Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the announcement of an agreement on a new fuel economy standard of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, a 5 percent annual improvement. “I am pleased that the White House has taken the initiative to put together a