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 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
Merkley Statement on Final Passage of Public Lands Bill
Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate today overwhelmingly approved legislation to expand protections for public lands in Oregon and other states. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley joined 72 of his colleagues in supporting the bill: “From Mt. Hood to Central Oregon to the Siskiyou National Forest, there are few regions of
Merkley Poised for Assignments on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; Environment and Public Works Committees
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is expected to be appointed to three critical panels with jurisdiction over domestic policy, the environment and infrastructure, his office announced today. “These committees will play an instrumental role in setting our nation’s agenda in such diverse areas as health care, education, the environment and global
Merkley Urges Use of Financial Service Funds to Help Troubled Homeowners
Washington, DC – As the incoming Administration seeks the release of $350 billion in funds designated to help financial service firms, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is urging President-Elect Barack Obama to use half the funds to directly aid troubled homeowners. Last fall, Congress passed a $700 billion bailout of the
Merkley: Public Lands Bill Clears Important First Hurdle
Washington, DC – A long-delayed public lands bill took a major step toward final passage today. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley cast his first vote in the U.S. Senate in support of moving forward on this important piece of legislation. “Oregonians are rightly proud of our long tradition of protecting our
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