Merkley to Congress: Fight for government by and for the people—not by and for elites and oligarchs.
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to outline the corrupting force of dark money in our elections since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and to chart a path toward disclosure and getting dark money out of our electoral process.
Merkley: Interior Bill is a “Step Toward Congress Reclaiming its Constitutional Power of the Purse”
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the Interior appropriations bill and the importance of Congress reclaiming its ‘Power of the Purse.’
Merkley Leads Bipartisan Push to Tell the Truth about January 6
Senator Merkley led a bipartisan push to display a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to defend our Capitol and our “We the People” government on January 6, 2021, after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refused to do so.
Why We Need A Bureau Dedicated To Consumer Protection
Senator Merkley during a Q and A with the Senate Banking Committee on the efficacy of past regulators of protecting consumers.
The Bluegrass Boondoggle
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the Bluegrass Boondoggle, a tax subsidy for millionaires and billionaires who own racehorses.
We Must Free America From Overseas Oil
Senator Merkley announced the introduction of the Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act, which will set into law the goal of achieving independence from overseas oil in the next 20 years and provides a specific plan for achieving it.
Merkley: The President Did Not Go Far Enough
Senator Merkley spoke with Jon Scott of Fox News on the President’s plans to reduce troops in Afghanistan
Senator Merkley Discusses Need to Change Course in Afghanistan
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with Thomas Roberts of MSNBC on the need for sizable and sustained reduction of troops in Afghanistan.
Merkley: It Should Be a Homecoming with a Home
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about Tim Collette, a resident of Bend, OR, facing foreclosure while his son is serving in Iraq and the Merkley amendment to help folks like Tim keep their homes.
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