Merkley, Wyden Announce More Than $15 Million in Federal Grants to Support Oregon Wood Product Industry, Rural Economies, Jobs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is investing $15,091,037 in 20 wood innovations projects in Oregon that support active management of national forests and grasslands, promote wood and energy infrastructure by increasing manufacturing capacity and operational efficiencies, and
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Proposed Forest Research and Development Facility Closures, Demand Transparency
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of the Service’s decision to potentially close up to 57 U.S. Forest Service Research and Development (R&D) Facilities, including the Portland-based Pacific
Merkley, Schumer, Top Senate Democrats with Jurisdiction Over Trump’s Gilded Ballroom Boondoggle Call on Watchdog to Conduct a Full Audit of the Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Martin Heinrich
Merkley: Public Lands Bill Moves Forward Preservation of Oregon’s Natural Areas
Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate today overwhelmingly approved legislation to expand protections for public lands in Oregon and other states. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined 76 of his colleagues in supporting the bill. He issued the following statement on passage of the bill: “Oregon has a legacy of conserving
Wyden, Merkley Announce 1.2 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Help Feed Oregon’s Low Income Seniors
Washington, D.C. – Recognizing that hunger is an often overlooked side effect to a poor economy, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that Oregon will receive $1.2 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide meals to low income senior citizens. “This money comes at
Senate Health, Education Committee Passes Legislation to Strengthen National Service Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions today passed legislation to strengthen programs that encourage community service, a major priority of President Barack Obama. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, a cosponsor of the bill and member of the Committee, is working with his colleagues to clarify
Merkley Calls on AIG to Revoke Bonuses or Face Legislation to Recover Funds Through Taxation
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today demanded American International Group (AIG) immediately renegotiate bonuses for employees or face legislation from Congress that would recoup the funds through taxation. In comments at a Senate Banking Committee hearing, he also called for robust regulation of the credit default swaps that
Merkley to Hold Lane and Benton County Town Halls
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Lane and Benton counties on Saturday, March 21. 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 to Hold Hood River County Town Hall
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall in Hood River on Sunday, March 22. 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
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