BLUMENTHAL & MERKLEY LEAD GROUP OF 10 SENATORS IN DEMANDING FDA REVERSE DANGEROUS AUTHORIZATION OF FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES
Recent FDA authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes enables & encourages youth tobacco use Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a group of ten senators in calling on Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Kyle Diamantas to rescind FDA’s recent decision to
Leader Schumer, And Ranking Members Merkley, Durbin, Peters, Whitehouse, Heinrich Statement On Successfully Striking GOP’s First Attempt To Fund $1 Billion For Trump’s Gilded Ballroom In Republican Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI),
Golden Ballroom Slush Fund Violates Byrd Rule, According to Senate Parliamentarian
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Parliamentarian advised that the provision in the Judiciary Committee title of the Republicans’ bill that provides $1 billion for Trump’s gilded ballroom would be subject to a 60-vote threshold if it remains in the bill. “The American people shouldn’t spend a single dime on
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
Merkley: Energy Retrofit Program Should Include Low-Interest Loans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced a new initiative to help Americans save money and create jobs by providing incentives to improve energy efficiency in homes and buildings. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, who attended the speech, is urging the White House to use low-interest loans as a mechanism
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