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, Bynum, Oregon Delegation Sound the Alarm Over the Trump EPA’s Illegal Termination of Solar for All Funding
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led their Oregon delegation colleagues—Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03)—in demanding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) follow the law and immediately reverse its termination of an $86.6 million federal award to Oregon under the Solar
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Request Report Detailing Looming Health Insurance Impacts Following Unprecedented Republican-Led Cuts to Medicaid, Premium Tax Credits
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said today he is leading Senate colleagues, including Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., in requesting a detailed analysis of how Republican-led cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act will affect Americans’ health insurance plans. “We are deeply concerned about the impacts of actions that Trump and Republicans
Merkley Statement on National Police Week
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement today honoring the brave men and women of law enforcement as well as remembering Oregon State Police Senior Trooper William Hakim and Woodburn Police Captain Thomas Tennant. “We all rely on the selflessness and courageousness of the men and women
Merkley to Hold Southern Oregon Town Halls
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Coos, Curry, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties in late May. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions about the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is my number one responsibility,”
Merkley Votes to Move Clean Water Bill
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined his colleagues on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in approving legislation to re-authorize funding for clean drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure in Oregon. By authorizing up to $34.7 billion over five years, the Water Infrastructure Financing Act supports public
Merkley Statement on Armed Forces Day
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement to recognize Armed Forces Day: “The members of our armed forces deserve our deepest thanks. They volunteer to serve our country in dangerous and difficult circumstances far from home. Today is a day to appreciate the sacrifice and courage
Merkley Recognizes National Nurses Week
Washington, DC – Senator Merkley released a statement honoring National Nurses Week and recognizing the hard work of nurses and their commitment to addressing the needs of patients and their families: “I know firsthand the critical role nurses play in providing safe, high quality, preventative health care. My wife Mary
Merkley Statement on Jobless Numbers
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement today following the announcement by the Department of Labor that job losses were lower than expected even though the national unemployment rate climbed to 8.9%. “While it is clear that we have a long way to go before the recession
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