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 Blasts Senate Republicans for Failing to End Trump’s Illegal Iran War
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block his War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s illegal war against Iran: “Rather than hold President Trump accountable for his reckless warmongering, Senate Republicans have once again rubber-stamped Trump’s
Four Years Following Killing of Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Van Hollen, Merkley, Welch Again Press for Justice, Accountability in Her Death
Washington, D.C. – Today, four years following the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) once again pressed the Trump Administration to pursue justice and accountability in her death. The Senators urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Federal
Merkley: Health Committee Bill Will Dramatically Expand Access to Health Coverage, Lower Costs to Consumers
Washington, DC – The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today released new details on the health care reform bill currently under consideration by the committee. The Affordable Health Care Choices Act will include a strong, nationwide public health insurance option to lower costs and greatly reduce the number
Merkley Introduces Bill to Boost Small Businesses and Create Jobs
Lake Oswego, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today at a meeting of Clackamas County Chambers of Commerce that he will introduce the Small Business Jump Start Act to encourage job creation and support small business owners by cutting taxes for the start-up costs of small businesses. Merkley’s Small
Merkley, Wyden Announce $14.6 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Oregon Health Care Facilities
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded over $14.6 million in Capital Improvement Program grants to health centers across Oregon as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will be
Merkley Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops from Iraqi Cities
Washington D.C. – Today marks the official withdrawal of American soldiers from Iraqi cities and the transition of military operations to Iraqi authorities. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement: “Today is an important milestone in a war that has lasted six long years. American forces are withdrawing from
Merkley: ARRA is Creating Jobs in Eugene
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy applauded federal funding to complete two of the City of Eugene’s major projects at Delta Ponds. “The Recovery Act is creating jobs, building local communities and laying the foundation for economic growth right
Merkley, Wyden Announce $93 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Oregon Schools
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that the Department of Education has awarded over $93 million in Title I funding to Oregon schools as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Title I funding is used to provide at-risk and low-achieving
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