Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department’s Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate Democratic colleagues to demand U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick oppose the Department’s involvement in President Trump’s illegal executive order (EO) attacking
Merkley, Wyden, Lawmakers Urge Nonpartisan Congressional Scorekeeper to Determine True Cost of War in Iran
Trump Administration has provided inconsistent and incomplete estimates that contradict external experts, raising questions about true cost of war Senators: “The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency and honesty when their government commits the nation to war.” Text of Letter (PDF)
Oregon Airports to Receive $14.5 Million in Federal Investments
Airports receiving federal funds include those in Ashland, Eugene, Hermiston, La Grande, Pendleton, Portland, Prineville, Salem, and Scappoose Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04) Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), announced that nine Oregon airports will receive
Merkley, Wyden Announce Almost $500,000 in ARRA funding for Pendleton School District
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has recently awarded the Pendleton School District $446,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to make improvements to Lincoln Primary School. “These ARRA funds will not only put
Senators Introduce Bill to Provide Relief to Americans Struggling with Medical Debt
Washington, D.C. – Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced legislation today that will prohibit companies from using paid off or settled medical debt in assessing consumer credit scores. The Medical Debt Relief Act will assist
Merkley: End Subsidies to Big Oil
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) today to announce legislation that will close a number of corporate tax loopholes that allow oil companies to avoid paying billions of dollars in taxes.
Merkley to hold Multnomah and Columbia Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Multnomah and Columbia Counties during the first week of June. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America.
Merkley Joins Effort to Pass Wall Street Reform
The United States Senate tonight passed important reform legislation to rein in abuse on Wall Street and restore stability to financial markets. The bill contains key mortgage lending reforms championed by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley: a ban on prepayment penalties, “liar” loans issued without supporting documentation, and steering payments to originators for putting borrowers in high-cost mortgages.
Merkley to Hold Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians
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