Merkley Proposes Housing Downpayment Savings Initiative
Senator leads groundbreaking new legislation to give federal match for money saved by first-time homebuyers for a downpayment on a home Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced new legislation to help support the dream of homeownership for Americans by ensuring working families have a credible path
Merkley, Wyden, Kotek Announce $7.45 Million for Affordable Housing Support in Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden—along with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek—today announced that $7,450,000 in federal funding is coming to Oregon to help people with disabilities access affordable housing and a range of supportive services. “Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and
Ahead of Xi’s Visit to the United States, Merkley & McGovern Urge Trump Admin to Stand Up to PRC for its Treatment of Political Prisoners, Transnational Repression
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (MA-02)—Ranking Members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)—led Congressional Democrats in calling attention to the Chinese government’s treatment of political prisoners and its ongoing campaign of transnational repression. They sent two letters ahead of People’s
Merkley Pushes for Lowering Costs of Medicare Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by twenty-two other senators, sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee today urging the panel to reform the Medicare Part D prescription drug program as a part of health reform to make it more affordable for seniors and the government. “The
Merkley to Hold Tillamook and Clatsop County Town Halls
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Tillamook and Clatsop counties on Saturday, August 1. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions about the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is my number one responsibility,” Merkley said.
Merkley to Hold Wasco and Jefferson County Town Halls
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Wasco and Jefferson counties on Sunday, August 2. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions about the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is my number one responsibility,” Merkley said.
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $29 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Oregon Forests
WASHINGTON D.C. – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that nearly $29 million in Recovery Act funds will go to facility infrastructure, energy efficiency upgrades, and trail maintenance in Oregon’s forests. The funding also includes $3 million for the Oregon Youth Employment Initiative. This program puts youth
Merkley Statement on F-22 Program Funding
Washington, DC – Today, Senator Merkley joined 57 members in removing funding for the F-22 program from the National Defense Authorization Act. The funding would have amounted to $1.75 billion to be used to construct seven additional planes. Senator Merkley issued the following statement on the vote: “As this vote
Merkley Announces Intention to Vote to Confirm Judge Sotomayor
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that he would vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonya Sotomayor. His announcement comes after the Judiciary Committee has completed a week of confirmation hearings. “In my conversation with her and again in her testimony before the Judiciary Committee, I
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