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Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce Newport Helicopter Returns to the Community

Senators obtain commitment directly from Coast Guard during a call today Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), today announced that Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, committed to the Senators on a call that an

Merkley, Kaine: No Funds for War Against Venezuela

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia’s U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today teamed up to introduce the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025 to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Venezuela without explicit Congressional authorization.  “Congress cannot stand by while

Merkley: Health Care Gaining Momentum with Passage of Senate HELP Committee Plan

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined a majority of his colleagues on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee to approve groundbreaking health care legislation today.  The bill includes two provisions authored by Senator Merkley: one to increase options and lower health care costs for small

Wyden, Merkley Announce $3.2 Million in Improvements to Buena Vista Ferry

Washington, D.C. – Working to improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced today that $3.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will be used to revitalize the Buena Vista Ferry. “The Buena Vista Ferry is a landmark in Marion

Merkley, Wyden Announce Funding for Rebates on Energy Efficient Appliances

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced Tuesday that Oregon will receive over $3.6 million to provide consumers with rebates when purchasing new energy efficient appliances.  The rebates will provide money back for Oregonians when they purchase ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances included in the state-run

Merkley: Treasury Tarp Buyback Could Cost Taxpayers $2.7 Billion

WASHINGTON, DC – A report released today by the Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) of the Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP) details how the current buyback policies could be costing taxpayers billions of dollars.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley asked the Treasury Department to pursue a new course that would ensure taxpayers’

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