Press Releases

Wyden, Merkley Raise Alarm Over Loss of Mental Health Access in Eastern Oregon

Senators: Trump and congressional Republicans’ budget bill threatens essential mental care for nearly 800 Malheur County residents enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today wrote health care providers serving Malheur County to ask how they’ll ensure nearly 800 residents keep access

BLUMENTHAL, MURKOWSKI & MERKLEY LEAD CALL FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT FOLLOWING DOJ’S FAILURE TO RELEASE THE FULL EPSTEIN FILES AS DEMANDED BY SURVIVORS, REQUIRED BY LAW

WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of senators in writing Acting Inspector General Don Berthiaume requesting the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) perform an audit of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)

Merkley, Wyden Announce $960,881 Coming to Wasco County for Distance Learning

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a federal investment of $960,881 for the Dufur School District 29 to support distance learning in Wasco County. With this funding, instructors at Portland Community College in Multnomah County, Baker Technical Institute in Baker County, Columbia Gorge Community

Merkley Recognizes National Nurses Week

Washington, DC – Senator Merkley released a statement honoring National Nurses Week and recognizing the hard work of nurses and their commitment to addressing the needs of patients and their families: “I know firsthand the critical role nurses play in providing safe, high quality, preventative health care.  My wife Mary

Merkley Statement on Jobless Numbers

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement today following the announcement by the Department of Labor that job losses were lower than expected even though the national unemployment rate climbed to 8.9%. “While it is clear that we have a long way to go before the recession

Merkley Statement on Military Families Appreciation Day

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement to recognize Oregon’s Military Families Appreciation Day: “Military families are the true backbone of our armed services.  I can’t thank them enough for their sacrifice and service to our nation.  We all need to recognize that when our service

Merkley: Senate Bill Will Help Families Stay in Their Homes

Washington, DC – Today the U.S. Senate passed crucial housing legislation to address the mortgage crisis and assist families facing foreclosure.   The bill provides additional resources to prevent future foreclosures and expands access to the HOPE for Homeowners Program.   “The loss of a home is a devastating blow for any

Merkley Launches New Website

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley unveiled his new website today to connect with Oregonians and keep them informed on the work he’s doing in Washington, D.C.   The new website features a media center, an extensive “About Oregon” section highlighting every region in the state, and a wealth of

Merkley: Oregon Grown Clean Energy Proposal Will Create Jobs and Save Energy

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer, announced a plan today that will reduce energy consumption, create jobs and allow every American to participate in the fight to arrest global warming.  The legislation is modeled on the bi-partisan State House Bill 2626, authored by

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