Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
Senators: Inaccurate Credit Reports Increase Financial Burden on Student Loan Borrowers and Prevent Them From Obtaining Strong Financial Standing Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Democratic Senate colleagues today in demanding the CEOs of three major credit report bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, immediately take
Warren and Merkley Lead Democratic Colleagues in Pressing Treasury Watchdog to Investigate Resources Spent on Illegal Trump $250 Bill
“At a time when Americans continue to face rising costs, the Treasury Department should be focused on addressing pressing economic concerns rather than devoting resources to what appears to be an illegal vanity project for the President.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Push to Overturn Trump Affordable Care Act Rule that Will Increase Costs, Terminate Care for Millions
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, joined by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and other colleagues, today introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to repeal the Trump Administration’s rule that will undermine the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and produce worse health care coverage for higher
Merkley Statement on Hexavalent Chromium Registry for Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that they will be establishing the Hexavalent Chromium Registry to track the special health concerns of veterans who may have been exposed to hexavalent chromium during their military service. Senator Merkley released the following statement: “The establishment of this
Maloney, Merkley applaud new information issued by Dept. of Labor on unpaid break time for nursing mothers
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) today applauded the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division for issuing new information on unpaid break time for nursing mothers included in the health care reform law. “These guidelines should help make it clear how the break
Military Construction Appropriations Bill Includes $7 Million to Enhance Safety of Kingsley Field and Klamath Falls Airport
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley (D- OR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), announced today that the Senate Military Construction Appropriations bill includes $7 million to build a new fire station at Kingsley Field, in Klamath County. The new facility will be the primary fire rescue response unit for both
Wyden, Merkley Announce $6.7 million in Funding for Agriculture Research Included in Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D- Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.) announced today that an agriculture appropriations bill headed to the Senate floor includes more than $6.7 million in projects providing research into agricultural methods to help create more jobs and boost efficiency in Oregon’s agricultural sector.
Merkley Statement on Final Senate Passage of Wall Street Reform
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the biggest overhaul of rules governing finance and banking since the Great Depression, intended to rein in abuses on Wall Street and help prevent a future financial crisis. Senator Merkley released the following statement: “Today the Senate sent a clear message that
Merkley, Carper, Tom Udall, and Bennet Introduce Oil Independence Bill for a Stronger America
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley, Tom Carper, Tom Udall, and Michael Bennet introduced legislation today to achieve American oil independence, strengthen national security, and create jobs. The Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act will set into law the goal of achieving independence from overseas oil in the