Rosen, Curtis, Merkley, Banks Introduce Resolution Condemning Chinese Suppression of Ethnic Minorities
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Curtis (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a bipartisan resolution that condemns a law passed by the Chinese Communist Party and set to go into effect on July 1 that targets ethnic minorities and expresses support for Tibetans,
Oregon Delegation Submits State Items for Congressional Time Capsule to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
State lawmakers’ selections celebrate Oregon’s landscapes, agriculture, vote-by-mail, songs, sports, gems, clothes and people Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senate and House members this week submitted for a congressional time capsule to celebrate America’s 250th birthday multiple items that sample from the state’s natural treasures, history, culture, sports, music and
Merkley, Bipartisan Senators Reintroduce Cannabis Banking Reform
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led a bipartisan group of Senators to reintroduce his legislation that would ensure state-legal cannabis businesses can access traditional and secure banking systems and financial services. Even with the recent federal reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III at
Merkley: Clean Energy Bill Will Promote Energy Independence and Job Creation
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair John Kerry (D-MA) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to introduce the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The bill will strengthen America’s position as a leader in the creation
Merkley Joins Effort to Protect Civil Liberties
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley co-sponsored legislation today to repeal the retroactive immunity provision in the FISA Amendments Act. The Retroactive Immunity Repeal Act, introduced by Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT), would repeal a provision that shields telecommunications companies from legal repercussions if they violate the law.
Merkley: U.S. Economic Stability Demands Strong, Consistent Global Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley made the following statement today regarding the Obama Administration’s efforts at this week’s G-20 summit to promote an international agreement that addresses continuing risks to the international financial system: “At the current G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, President Obama is calling for an agreement
Merkley Pushes Obama Administration to Streamline Foreclosure Assistance, Provide Report on TARP Funds used for Mortgage Modification
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley urged Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan Wednesday to implement several improvements to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) to make mortgage modifications simpler and speedier for borrowers and counselors. “We’ve done a lot to help Wall
Merkley, Oregonians Discuss Broken Health Care System
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley led a healthcare roundtable with Oregonians today to highlight the many problems with our health care system and discuss ideas for fixing it. “The stories I heard today are all too common in Oregon and across the country,” Merkley said. “Our health care system
Senate Approves More than $8 Million for Oregon Infrastructure Projects
Washington D.C. – Working to improve Oregon’s roads and bridges U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced today that the Senate approved nearly $8 million for infrastructure and job creation throughout Oregon as part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Senate Appropriations bill. These funds will
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