Merkley Statement on EPW Chairmanship for 120th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced he intends to seek the Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for the 120th Congress: “I am excited to announce that I plan to seek the Chairmanship of EPW in the next Congress. “This committee has
Merkley, Wyden, Bynum Lead Congressional Resolutions Honoring Silver Rail Elementary School and Bend Community
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden partnered with U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum (OR-05) to announce the introduction of resolutions in the Senate and House that express the condolences of Congress and honor the memory of the victims of the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend on October 15,
Merkley, Wyden, Bentz, Hoyle Push VA to Prioritize Oregon Veterans’ Homes
Washington, D.C. – Marking Veterans Day this week, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (OR-02) and Val Hoyle (OR-04), are calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize funding for the construction of Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (ODVA) proposed Roseburg State Veterans’
Merkley Statement on Military Families Appreciation Day
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement to recognize Oregon’s Military Families Appreciation Day: “Military families are the true backbone of our armed services. I can’t thank them enough for their sacrifice and service to our nation. We all need to recognize that when our service
Merkley: Senate Bill Will Help Families Stay in Their Homes
Washington, DC – Today the U.S. Senate passed crucial housing legislation to address the mortgage crisis and assist families facing foreclosure. The bill provides additional resources to prevent future foreclosures and expands access to the HOPE for Homeowners Program. “The loss of a home is a devastating blow for any
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
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