Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
Senators: Inaccurate Credit Reports Increase Financial Burden on Student Loan Borrowers and Prevent Them From Obtaining Strong Financial Standing Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Democratic Senate colleagues today in demanding the CEOs of three major credit report bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, immediately take
Warren and Merkley Lead Democratic Colleagues in Pressing Treasury Watchdog to Investigate Resources Spent on Illegal Trump $250 Bill
“At a time when Americans continue to face rising costs, the Treasury Department should be focused on addressing pressing economic concerns rather than devoting resources to what appears to be an illegal vanity project for the President.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Push to Overturn Trump Affordable Care Act Rule that Will Increase Costs, Terminate Care for Millions
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, joined by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and other colleagues, today introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to repeal the Trump Administration’s rule that will undermine the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and produce worse health care coverage for higher
Merkley Celebrates Grand Opening of Springfield/Eugene Habitat For Humanity Restore
Eugene, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley attended the grand opening of the Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity ReStore and celebrated the ongoing work of Habitat for Humanity within the community. Senator Merkley discussed his longtime affiliation with Habitat for Humanity and the great work being done in Habitat ReStores
Merkley Calls on VA to Immediately End Delays in Medical Examinations at Two Oregon Facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs today released a report detailing inexcusably long wait times for Compensation and Pension examinations at four VA facilities, including two in Oregon. In response, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley is urging the VA to act immediately to resolve the system problems identified
Merkley, Wyden: Interior, Agriculture Announcement Good First Step in Addressing the Klamath Basin Drought
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States Departments of Interior and Agriculture took the important first steps to begin addressing the drought facing Klamath Basin residents. Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden had earlier pushed coordinated assistance from the Obama Administration and praised this first step in providing relief.
U.S. Senate Passes Jobs Bill with Bipartisan Majority
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined 67 of his colleagues Wednesday to pass legislation designed to create jobs. The HIRE Act provides small businesses with tax cuts to hire new workers and invests in the nation’s infrastructure to put Americans to work.
Merkley Statement on Financial Reform Legislation
Today, Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, released new legislation to crack down on Wall Street abuses and reform our financial system. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement:
Merkley to Hold Clatsop, Lincoln and Tillamook County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Clatsop, Lincoln and Tillamook 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
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