Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Trump-Xi Summit
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), 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 after the conclusion of
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Trump Administration’s USDA Reorganization
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues in questioning how Trump’s reorganization of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture will affect farmers and ranchers in Oregon and nationwide. “We write with strong concern regarding the
Senators Markey, Merkley, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Homeland Security Proposal to Develop Biometric Smart Glasses
Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today led their colleagues in writing to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding the agency abandon its dangerous proposal, included in DHS’s proposed budget
Merkley: Waves Can Power the Future
Corvallis – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley discussed the development of innovative wave energy technologies and leading-edge research to improve tsunami preparedness with leading researchers from the Northwest National Marine Energy Center, Oregon State University’s Wallace Energy Systems & Renewables Facility, Columbia Power Technologies, and OSU’s O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research
Merkley: Brammo Inc. is Driving Clean Energy Job Growth
Ashland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured BRAMMO Inc. today to see how they are creating jobs in America’s next major growth sector: clean energy technology. By building motorcycles that run on electricity, BRAMMO is contributing to Oregon’s reputation as a world leader in clean energy technology. The innovative vehicles
Merkley Presents Purple Heart to Grants Pass Man
Merlin – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley presented a Purple Heart medal to retired Staff Sergeant Ralph Capuano of Grants Pass at the National Guard Armory in Merlin. “Staff Sergeant Capuano bravely served our country overseas and back home before eventually settling in Southern Oregon,” Merkley said. “I’m proud to stand
Merkley Statement on Tragedy in Haiti
Grants Pass, Oregon – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on last night’s earthquake in Haiti: “Like all Americans, I was shocked to see the images of devastation in Haiti following last night’s cataclysmic disaster. Haiti has suffered so much as a nation and now must confront untold
Merkley: Portland State University Paving the Way for a Clean Energy Economy
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured Portland State University’s Green Building Lab today and learned about the university’s groundbreaking research and development of sustainable building technologies that will help transform America’s energy economy. “Energy efficiency is a gift that keeps on giving,” said Merkley. “Making our homes and buildings
Merkley: Clean Energy Retrofits Hit the “Job Creation Trifecta”
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley visited a Northeast Portland home today to see how an innovative Portland program is creating jobs and lowering energy costs by financing weatherization projects for local homeowners. The construction project Merkley visited is supported by Clean Energy Works Portland, which was launched with about