Merkley Discusses Banning Elected Officials from Cashing in on Prediction Markets – MS NOW
Senator Jeff Merkley talks about his work to ban elected officials from using non-public information to make a fortune on prediction markets and to ban prediction markets that are against the public interest.
Merkley: Social Security protects against “senior years lived in desperate poverty”
Ranking Member Jeff Merkley laid out the vital importance of Social Security and the work ahead needed to address the Social Security shortfall during his opening remarks in a Senate Budget Committee hearing on March 25, 2026.
Merkley SLAMS Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Senator Merkley spoke out against the Republican SAVE America Act on the Senate floor on March 17, 2026.
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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