Merkley Leads Oregon Lawmakers to Urge Continued Support for Oregon’s Hazelnut Industry
Salem, OR – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led members of Oregon’s congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins that calls on the Department to deliver critical federal support to Oregon’s hazelnut industry under the federal Section 32 purchase program. “The hazelnut
Dexter, Bonamici, Merkley Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit to Portland ICE Facility After Reports of Denied Access to Legal Counsel
PORTLAND, OR – Today, Congresswomen Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility on Macadam Avenue in Portland following troubling reports that attorneys were repeatedly denied access to detained clients. “No one should be denied
Wyden, Merkley Announce More Than $1 Million to Support Addiction and Recovery Services in Eastern Oregon
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced more than $1 million in federal awards to help combat the opioid epidemic and to support addiction and recovery services in Eastern Oregon. “The opioid epidemic continues to harm communities across the state, especially in rural areas that
Merkley Launches New Website
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley unveiled his new website today to connect with Oregonians and keep them informed on the work he’s doing in Washington, D.C. The new website features a media center, an extensive “About Oregon” section highlighting every region in the state, and a wealth of
Merkley: Oregon Grown Clean Energy Proposal Will Create Jobs and Save Energy
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer, announced a plan today that will reduce energy consumption, create jobs and allow every American to participate in the fight to arrest global warming. The legislation is modeled on the bi-partisan State House Bill 2626, authored by
Merkley: Disaster Designation Will Help Provide Help to Oregon Fishermen and Coastal Economies
Washington, DC – Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke officially declared the 2009 salmon season a fishery failure in Oregon and California. This step will make the states eligible for $53 million in unspent disaster funds from 2008. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the declaration: “For
Merkley to Chair Hearing on Predatory Lending Practices
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will continue his push to restore fairness to American homeowners by chairing an upcoming hearing in the Banking, Housing and Urban Development Committee. Today, Merkley offered an amendment to the Senate housing bill that would ban steering payments and prepayment penalties that drive
Senator Merkley Addresses First Potential H1N1 Flu Virus Case in Oregon
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley made the following statement regarding the Oregon Public Health Department’s identification of a potential H1N1 flu case in Oregon: “Today, state officials announced the first potential case of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, in Oregon. I have been closely monitoring
Merkley: $75 Million for Streetcar is Victory for Oregon, Workers and the Environment
Washington, DC – Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that $75 million in federal funding is heading to Portland to help fund the expansion of the streetcar to the Eastside. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, who joined LaHood on a conference call with other members of the Oregon delegation,
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