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Merkley, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Stop Occupation of American Cities by Federal Law Enforcement, Armed Forces

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced legislation to block the Trump Administration from deploying federal law enforcement and armed forces against Americans. Merkley and Bonamici introduced the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act after the chaos in Los Angeles and in light of

As Chaotic Trump Tariffs Drive Price Hikes, Merkley Stays on the Side of Consumers and Puts His Support Behind Legislation to Fight Price Gouging

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley cosponsored the Price Gouging Prevention Act to fight back against the corporate greed enabled by the Trump Administration’s chaotic tariff policies. Merkley put his support behind the bill that would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general new tools to enforce

Wyden, Merkley Secure Funding for Eastern Oregon

Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 includes nearly $250 million for Oregon projects including more than $460,000 for improvements to the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Facilities, $380,000 for renewable energy studies and funding for a telemedicine

Merkley to Hold Yamhill County Town Hall

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall in McMinnville on Sunday, March 15.   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 said.

Merkley: Employee Free Choice Act Critical to Strengthening Middle Class

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today co-sponsored legislation to make it easier for workers to bargain collectively at their jobs.  The Employee Free Choice Act would streamline the process for forming a union and empower workers.   “When workers are able to band together to improve their workplaces

Merkley Joins Effort to Reinstate Rights to Patients

Washington, D.C. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has co-sponsored legislation to ensure the safety of medical equipment for patients and help protect consumers.  The Medical Device Safety Act will reinstate the right of patients to seek compensation for injuries sustained by faulty health care equipment. “When it comes to our patients,

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