Merkley Statement on 25th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: “I will never forget that day 25 years ago: the clear blue morning sky, the billowing black smoke, the clouds of white ash, and everywhere, the confusion and fear. Our
Merkley, Wyden Tout Nearly $10 Million For Oregon Tribes’ Affordable Housing Efforts
PORTLAND, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding a combined nearly $9,917,680 to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Warm Springs Housing Authority to build more affordable housing
Merkley Statement on Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – the lead Democrat on the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee which oversees federal funding for the Smithsonian Institution – released the following statement after the Institution announced Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III would be retiring after a five-decade career as a museum
Merkley Touts Renewable Energy and Increased Access to Financial Services in Bend
Bend – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured Bend today, visiting a leading clean energy business and helping launch a program to increase rural Oregonians’ access to basic financial services. Merkley started his day by visiting Bend-based PV Powered, the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of solar power inverter technology. “PV Powered is
Merkley: Economic Recovery Act is Creating Jobs in Lane County and Cutting Emissions
Coburg – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured Cascade Sierra Solutions and applauded federal funding for implementing projects that will create jobs, save fuel and reduce emissions. “With the help of Recovery Act Funds, Cascade Sierra Solutions can create jobs in Lane County and lower diesel truck emissions up and down
Merkley Statement on Passing of Senator Edward Kennedy
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the passing of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy: “I first saw Senator Kennedy in action when he spoke to Senate interns in 1976. It was a standing-room-only crowd. I was tremendously impressed by his principled fight for working
Merkley Announces New State Director
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that Jeanne Atkins has agreed to join his team as his new state director. Atkins formerly worked with Merkley during his tenure in the Oregon House of Representatives. “I’m thrilled that Jeanne has agreed lead my Oregon staff as my new
Merkley To Complete His 36-County Town Hall Tour
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls next month in Deschutes, Crook, Wheeler, Morrow, Union, Wallowa, Baker, Malheur, Grant, Harney and Lake counties. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions about the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating
Merkley: Credit Card Act Will Protect Consumers
Portland – New protections for credit card users will start tomorrow with the enactment of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley was an original co-sponsor of the bill which was signed into law in May. “The Credit CARD ACT is a huge victory for American
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