Murkowski, Merkley Seek Information on Executive Order Targeting Smithsonian
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Interior Subcommittee, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum requesting additional information on the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) planned implementation of Executive Order
Merkley’s ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ is Coming to Bend
Bend, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will hold a ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ in Bend on Thursday, August 13. Future events will be announced soon for later this year. “Our democratic republic works best when elected officials work for the public good, not
Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), respectively the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation that would finally end all commercial and
Merkley: Intel Closing Underscores Need For Immediate Economic Recovery Package, Investment in Green Energy
Washington, DC – On the same day Intel announced its decision to close a factory at its Ronler Acres campus, eliminating 1000 Hillsboro jobs, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley urged his new colleagues to include renewed investment in green technology in any economic recovery package. “There is no way around the
Merkley Urges Significant Investment in Green Energy
Washington, DC – As the Appropriations and Finance Committees begin consideration of economic recovery proposals, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is pushing substantial investment in a range of projects to boost development and production of green energy and an upgrade to the nation’s electricity grid. “The best thing we can do
Merkley Statement on Confirmation of Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State
Washington, DC – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley today joined ninety-three members of the U.S. Senate in confirming New York Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Merkley issued the following statement: “I am very proud to cast a vote today in support of the nomination of Senator Hillary Clinton. Senator
Merkley Statement on Inauguration of Barack Obama as America’s 44th President
Washington, DC – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statements on today’s Inauguration of President Barack Obama. A telephone-quality actuality of the statement is available. “As I traveled to the Capitol today, I could feel a growing sense of excitement all over this city. At one point, Mary and
Merkley Statement on Conflict in Gaza
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the on-going conflict in Gaza: “As a stalwart advocate for Israel’s security, I understand Israel’s need to defend itself from terrorism. No country in the world would tolerate attacks across its border, on its civilians, without responding. “At the same time,
Merkley Statement on Troubled Asset Relief Program Vote
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution disapproving of the release of $350 billion for the Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP). The vote clears the way for the funds to be released to the incoming Obama Administration. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley voted to release the TARP funds. Merkley issued