Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from USPS About Mail Delivery Problems on Oregon Coast
WASHINGTON, DC [10/16/26] – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded answers from the United States Postal Service (USPS) about significant ongoing mail delivery issues in Astoria and surrounding areas. The lawmakers noted that the city government, county government, and several downtown businesses are within a
Merkley Statement on Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting
Bend, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued this statement following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend: “Please continue to hold the students, teachers, families, and entire Silver Rail Elementary School community in your hearts as details continue to emerge about the victims. “I am grateful to
Merkley, Markey Announce Joint Resolution of Disapproval on U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal, Setting Up Senate Vote
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—and Massachusetts’ U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey today introduced a Joint Resolution of Disapproval (JRD) that gives the Senate an opportunity to debate and vote on the proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal before it goes into
Merkley Statement on President Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Address
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Address
AUDIO AVAILABLE – Merkley Statement on President Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Address
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Address: “The President is absolutely right to place job creation front and center. With Oregon suffering from 11% unemployment, there is no issue that is more at the forefront than
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $630,000 in Recovery Act Funds to Expand Broadband Internet Access to Rural Marion County
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Oregon $628,860 in Recovery Act funds to bring broadband internet access to portions of Marion County. The Broadband Infrastructure grant and accompanying loan will help the Gervais Telephone
Merkley Praises Obama’s Nomination of Oregonian Dr. Earl Weener to National Transportation Board
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the decision by President Obama to nominate fellow Oregonian Dr. Earl Weener to the open Republican seat on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Dr. Weener, a resident of Sherwood, Oregon, has dedicated his career to improving airplane and pilot safety and
Merkley Statement on Facebook’s Investment in Central Oregon
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded today’s announcement by Facebook, Inc. that it’s building a LEED certified data center in Prineville. In addition to immediate construction jobs, the center will create about 35 permanent positions. “Facebook’s exciting investment means more jobs for an area that urgently needs them,”
Wyden, Merkley Announce $5.4 million To Help Oregon Families Pay Utility Bills
Washington, D.C. – Continuing efforts to help low-income residents pay their utility bills, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced today that in response to a letter signed by both senators, the Department of Health and Human Services will release more than $5.4 million to Oregon in
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