Wyden, Merkley Announce $1 Million Grant to Establish a New Mobile Integrated Health Program in Wheeler County
Washington D.C.—U.S.Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today announced an investment of $1 million for the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) to help improve access to healthcare in Wheeler County. “With Trump’s cruel cuts to Medicaid, rural healthcare is on life support right now and needs thoughtful
Merkley Statement on Conclusion of Global Plastics Treaty Talks
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a long-time leader and fierce advocate for tackling the plastic pollution crisis across its entire life cycle—released the following statement after the conclusion of the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) in Geneva, Switzerland: “For plastics, many
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle, Salinas, Bynum, Dexter Statement on Antisemitism and Hate
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today issued the following statement on antisemitism and hate in response to recent hateful acts in Oregon. “Speaking out against antisemitism and hate rooted in identity
Merkley: Waves Can Power Clean Energy Economy
Newport, OR – Wave energy can help lead Oregon and America into the clean energy economy. That was one of the conclusions reached at a roundtable conversation organized by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley. Merkley assembled researchers, stakeholders and industry experts for a wave energy roundtable at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Wyden, Merkley Announce Funding To Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment for Rural Veterans
Washington, D.C.- Continuing efforts to make sure all of Oregon’s veterans have access to the quality medical care they deserve, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.) announced today that the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center will receive $1.9 million to improve mental health treatment for veterans
Portland Community Bank to Receive $10 Million in New Markets Tax Credits from Recovery Act
Washington D.C. – Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that Albina Equity Fund in Portland is receiving $10 million in New Markets Tax Credits as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These tax credits will help create jobs and spur economic growth by allowing Albina to
Merkley: OIT is Pioneering the Clean Energy Economy
Klamath Falls, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley’s commitment to clean energy took him to the Oregon Institute of Technology today where he toured the school and learned about their pioneering use of geothermal energy. “Building a clean energy economy is essential to our national security and our environment,” Merkley said.
Merkley Statement on Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court
Klamath Falls, Oregon – President Barack Obama today announced the nomination of 2nd Circuit Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the nomination: “President Obama has put forward a highly qualified nominee with extensive judicial experience. Judge Sotomayor’s three
Merkley: Supplemental Will Provide President Obama and Our Service Personnel with Needed Resources
Washington, DC – The United States Senate last night passed legislation providing additional funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as resources to improve benefits and services for military personnel, combat pandemic flu, and strengthen our border security. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley voted for the legislation and
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