Merkley, Risch Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen the United States’ Commitment to Tibet
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) partnered with Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to lead the introduction of the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act. The bipartisan bill would strengthen U.S. engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the democratically elected representative of
Merkley, Morelle Champion Bill to Expand Summer Learning Opportunities and Meal Access for Kids
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) led the reintroduction of the Summer Meals and Learning Act. The bill would establish a grant program to keep school libraries open and provide literacy activities at schools that serve free summer meals, helping to close the
Merkley Statement on Russia Sanctions to Bolster Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine: “The United States must stand with democratic republics
Twenty-Nine U.S. Senators Urge Obama Administration to Renew County Payments
Washington, DC – In a bipartisan effort to maintain the “contract” between rural America and the federal government, 29 members of the U.S. Senate from both parties are urging the Obama Administration to include a long-term reauthorization of the county payments program, known as the Secure Rural Schools and Communities
Merkley to Hold Wallowa and Union County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Wallowa and Union 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 is
Reed, Merkley Join Wall Street Reform Advocate in Calling on More Republicans to Support Accountability for Big Banks
Washington, DC—Senators Jack Reed and Jeff Merkley joined Heather Booth of Americans for Financial Reform on a conference call this afternoon to call on more Republicans to stand up for middle-class families and support final passage of Wall Street accountability legislation. A few brave Republicans will join Senate Democrats later
Merkley to Vote “Yes” on Kagan Confirmation to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced his intention to vote to confirm United States Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. His announcement comes as the Senate Judiciary Committee nears a vote on Kagan’s confirmation. “The decisions made by the Supreme
Wyden, Merkley Announce More than $16 million for Broadband Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – Responding to the need for reliable, high-speed internet access throughout all corners of Oregon, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced today that Crook and Clackamas Counties as well as Bend will receive a combined $16 million in Recovery Act funding for broadband infrastructure
Merkley Statement on Additional Water for Klamath Users
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, announced that additional water resources would be made available for Klamath irrigators. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the announcement: “Mother nature has dealt the farmers and ranchers in the Klamath Basin a harsh blow this year.
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