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
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
Wyden, Merkley: Eastern and Central Oregon to receive $3 Million For Transportation and Economic Development
Washington, D.C. – Continuing efforts to bring job-creating improvements back to Oregon, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced that counties in eastern and central Oregon will receive more than $2.2 million in funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010. “These investments will fuel economic development
Wyden, Merkley Announce $26 Million in Funding For Portland and Willamette Valley Areas
Washington, D.C. – Continuing efforts to improve the economy and the state’s infrastructure, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced that the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 will contain more than $26 million in funding for projects in Portland and the Willamette Valley. “These dollars will create
Federal Economic Recovery Money will Help Retrain Workers Laid Off from Weyerhaeuser Mill in Dallas
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that Oregon has been awarded $461,000 in economic recovery funds to help retrain 65 workers who lost their jobs following closure of a Weyerhaeuser Company lumber mill in Dallas, Oregon. “These skilled, productive workers lost their jobs due
Consolidated Appropriations Act Includes Over $5 Million for Southern Oregon Projects
Washington D.C. – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that over $5 million for infrastructure and job creation projects throughout Southern Oregon will be included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010. Projects include upgrading a mobile data center for police officers, creating jobs repairing roadways and
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