Merkley Statement on Trump’s Request for Nearly $88 Billion To Fund His Illegal War and Illegal Tariffs
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump formally requested that Congress spend an additional $88 billion in the form of a supplemental request. The majority of these funds would be spent to cover the costs and replenish wasted ammunitions from Trump’s war of choice with Iran while also covering the cost of his illegal tariffs that have hurt families and farmers across the country. Following this news, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
Senators: Inaccurate Credit Reports Increase Financial Burden on Student Loan Borrowers and Prevent Them From Obtaining Strong Financial Standing Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Democratic Senate colleagues today in demanding the CEOs of three major credit report bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, immediately take
Warren and Merkley Lead Democratic Colleagues in Pressing Treasury Watchdog to Investigate Resources Spent on Illegal Trump $250 Bill
“At a time when Americans continue to face rising costs, the Treasury Department should be focused on addressing pressing economic concerns rather than devoting resources to what appears to be an illegal vanity project for the President.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),
Wyden, Merkley Secure Millions for Coastal Dredging Projects
Washington, D.C. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announce today that the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 includes nearly $250 million for Oregon projects including $23 million to funds integral waterway maintenance and dredging projects up and down the Oregon coast. These funds are part of the annual funding
Wyden, Merkley Bring Much Needed Transportation Funds to Portland and the Willamette Valley
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 includes nearly $250 million for Oregon projects including $81.6 million for the Portland Mall Light Rail Project and $45 million for the Portland Streetcar Loop Project. These funds are part of
Wyden, Merkley Secure Funding for Eastern Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 includes nearly $250 million for Oregon projects including more than $460,000 for improvements to the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Facilities, $380,000 for renewable energy studies and funding for a telemedicine
Merkley: Economic Recovery Funds to Create Jobs in the Woods, Help Rural Communities
Washington, DC – Hundreds of Oregon jobs will be created through beefed up Forest Service programs as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the quick distribution of funds as a way to immediately put Oregonians back to work, while reducing the risk
Wyden, Merkley Secure Funding for Public Safety, Health and Jobs Projects in Central Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 includes nearly $250 million for Oregon projects including $2 million to purchase land in the Columbia River Gorge, $300,000 for an updated 9-1-1 service in Wasco County, $238,000 for a project
Merkley to Hold Yamhill County Town Hall
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall in McMinnville on Sunday, March 15. 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.
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