Klobuchar, Heinrich, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Concerns About National Trail Program
WASHINGTON – Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies are
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Release Report of How Private Student Loan Lenders Expect to Profit from Trump’s Big Ugly Bill
Report: “Costly Consequences: How the Trump Administration Unleashed Private Student Loan Lenders” (PDF) Responses from: Citizens | College Ave | Navient | Nelnet | Sallie Mae | SoFi Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a group of Senators in releasing a new report of their investigation into how private student loan lenders will reap the
Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Reports of Trump Family Bribe from UAE Officials
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in response to reporting that a company backed by
Merkley, Wyden: More Than $14 Million In Recovery Act Funds For Transit Improvements Headed To Oregon
Portland – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden applauded the announcement that $14.7 million in federal funds will be heading to Oregon for rural transit improvements as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The money, announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation, will be used
Merkley Statement on State Director Jon Isaacs
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the departure of his State Director and long time advisor Jon Isaacs. After five years working side by side with Merkley, Isaacs is leaving his post in early August to take a well-deserved break with his wife and young
Financial Services Appropriations Bill Includes Funds for Oregon to Spur Economic Development and Create Jobs
Washington D.C. – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $400,000 in funds for projects dedicated to providing clean energy job training opportunities and promoting economic revitalization in Oregon will be included in the Senate Financial Services Appropriations bill. Portland Community College would receive $200,000 for its
Military Construction Appropriations Bill to Include Improvements to Oregon’s Military Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – Working to ensure Oregon’s military infrastructure is up-to-date and able to provide the best in emergency services, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D- Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.) announced today that a Military Construction appropriations bill headed to the Senate floor includes nearly $5 million in projects
Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $8 Million for Oregon Interior Department Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. – Working to ensure Oregon’s natural resources are preserved and its infrastructure is strengthened, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D- Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.) announced today that an Interior appropriations bill headed to the Senate floor includes nearly $8 million in projects for Oregon. Included in the
Merkley: Health Committee Bill Will Dramatically Expand Access to Health Coverage, Lower Costs to Consumers
Washington, DC – The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today released new details on the health care reform bill currently under consideration by the committee. The Affordable Health Care Choices Act will include a strong, nationwide public health insurance option to lower costs and greatly reduce the number
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