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.
Oil Independence for a Stronger America
On Thursday, July 15th, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a bill to achieve American oil independence, strengthen national security, and create jobs. …
Merkley Stresses Need for Oil Independence
Senator Jeff Merkley appeared on MSNBC and stressed the need to move away from an oil-addicted energy policy to one that will create jobs for Americans and p…
Merkley Answers Health Care Questions from MomsRising Members
Senator Merkley sat down with Donna Norton of MomsRising to answer questions about how health care reform will impact their Oregon members.
Merkley Fights to Extend Unemployment Benefits
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the need to extend unemployment benefits to ensure that American families struggling to find work can get back on their feet.
Merkley Lays Out Oil Independence Plan
Senator Merkley stresses the importance of breaking our addiction to overseas oil on the Ed Show on MSNBC. Merkley discussed his plan to make our nation energy independent by creating clean energy jobs here at home and improving our nation’s transportation infrastructure.
Merkley Calls for Disaster Relief in the Klamath Basin
Senator Merkley calls for additional federal disaster relief to help Oregonians weather the severe drought that is harming the Klamath Basin.
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