Press Releases

Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI)  benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilities, including over 80,000 Oregonians.  The Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act would make

Merkley Urges Support for Closing Medicare Donut Hole

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley called for his colleagues in the U.S. Senate to support lowering prescription drug costs for seniors as part of an up-or-down vote to improve the health care reform bill that became law earlier this week. When passed, the health care reform improvements bill

Merkley Statement on NOAA Final Decision

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded today’s findings by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that there are no practical alternatives to Newport, Oregon for the home base of the NOAA Pacific Fleet. “Today’s findings by NOAA again demonstrate that the decision to move the NOAA Pacific

Merkley: Bill Headed to Obama Makes Historic Improvements

Washington, D.C. – Last night, the House passed historic health care reform legislation that will extend health care coverage to millions of Americans, end insurance industry abuses, help contain costs for millions of families and small businesses, and cut hundreds of billions of dollars from the national debt.  Oregon’s Senator

Merkley Participates in SOLV’s Annual Spring Beach Clean-Up

Seaside, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined thousands of volunteers along the Oregon coast and participated in SOLV’s annual spring beach clean-up.  Senator Merkley met with volunteers and helped pick up debris and trash along the Seaside beach in an effort to promote Oregon’s natural beauty and highlight the

Merkley Celebrates Grand Opening of Springfield/Eugene Habitat For Humanity Restore

Eugene, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley attended the grand opening of the Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity ReStore and celebrated the ongoing work of Habitat for Humanity within the community.  Senator Merkley discussed his longtime affiliation with Habitat for Humanity and the great work being done in Habitat ReStores

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