Merkley Announces Rescheduled Eastern Oregon Town Halls May 1-3
Senator holding nine in-person conversations in Malheur, Harney, Grant, Baker, Wallowa, Union, Umatilla, Morrow, and Wheeler counties Baker City, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced he will hold nine in-person community conversations for Oregonians across eastern Oregon counties between Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3. The nine
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Fight Back Against Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail, Press USPS on Unconstitutional Executive Order
Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined over 30 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act (Absentee MVP Act). The bill would defend the right to vote by mail, uphold the integrity of our elections, and block President Trump’s illegal, unconstitutional executive order attacking mail and absentee ballots. “Oregonians know that vote by mail has been a cornerstone in holding secure, accessible, high-integrity elections for
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Forest Service Reorganization
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, led over 30 of his colleagues—including Senator Ron Wyden—in raising strong concerns about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “We write with
Merkley to Hold Benton, Polk, Linn and Yamhill County Town Halls
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Benton, Polk, Linn and Yamhill 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
Merkley to Hold Douglas, Josephine and Jackson County Town Halls
Portland – Oregon’s Senator and Douglas County native Jeff Merkley will hold his first town hall in 2010 in Douglas County. Merkley will follow the Tuesday, January 12 town hall at Umpqua Community College with town halls in Josephine and Jackson counties. He will update constituents on his work in
Economic Recovery Dollars Building Oregon’s Economic Infrastructure
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded today’s announcement of $2.1 million to expand broadband access in Oregon. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) stated today that Oregon will receive a grant to fund broadband mapping and planning activities. The money is one of
Merkley: Full Funding of the Economic Development Administration Will Spur Job Growth
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley led a coalition of 19 other senators today in calling on President Obama for comprehensive funding for the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA is designed to create jobs and stimulate the economy in areas of the country that need the most help.
Merkley: Senate On the Doorstep of Fulfilling Promise on Health Care for All
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Senate took another step towards passing comprehensive health care reform this morning, clearing a number of procedural hurdles to allow the bill to have a final vote later this week. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined the effort to move forward on the Patient Protection
Merkley Statement on Nomination of Ben Bernanke
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, issued the following statement on his intention to vote against Ben Bernanke’s nomination to a second term as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: “Tomorrow, I
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