Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politics Senators: “It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves
Merkley, Salinas, Lawler, Hoyle Champion Bipartisan Bill to Expand Summer Meal Access for Rural Kids
Washington, D.C. –Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) led the reintroduction of the Feeding Our Rural Kids (FORK) Act, which would help summer meal program sponsors purchase, retrofit, or repair vehicles that expand access to summer meals
KAINE, LEE, MERKLEY, & PAUL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO REPEAL 1957 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal an obsolete Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that dates back to 1957 under the Eisenhower Administration. Also known as the Middle East Force Resolution,
Corvallis Named “Green Power Community of the Year”
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today named Corvallis as a “Green Power Community of the Year,” one of only two in the nation. The city uses 100 million kWh each year, adding up to approximately 15 percent of its total electricity consumption. Oregon State University is the largest single purchaser of green power in Corvallis, using over 51 million kWh of green power to cover more than half of its electricity use.
Portland Named One of America’s Greenest Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the City of Portland as a “Green Power Community,” noting the community’s extensive efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Portland is the largest city in the country to receive the designation and is the top-ranked city for using clean, renewable power.
Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $2 Million to Build Addition to Vets Home
Washington, D.C. – Continuing efforts to improve the quality of life for Oregon veterans, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced that the State Veterans Home in The Dalles will receive a $1.9 million Federal grant to construct an addition to the facility. The veterans home currently
Merkley Urges Republicans to Support Emergency Relief for Seniors and Disabled Veterans
Washington, D.C. – With seniors and other Social Security recipients facing a second straight year without a cost of living adjustment, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined 16 of his colleagues this week in calling on Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to support $250 emergency relief payments for more than 50
Merkley Statement on Intel Announcement
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement Tuesday following Intel’s announcement of their plans to break ground on a new fab in Oregon and an upgrade to two Hillsboro facilities. Today’s announcement represents thousands of construction jobs for Oregonians and between 800-1000 new permanent Intel jobs
Merkley, Wyden Praise $13.5 Million Grant to Restore Coos Bay Rail Line and Create Jobs in Southwest Oregon
Portland, OR – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden issued the following statements Friday following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Port of Coos Bay with a $13.5 million grant to fully repair the Coos Bay rail line. “Today we’re celebrating a huge win
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