Republican Ballroom Funding Bill “Doesn’t do a Damn Thing” to Help Families – Merkley
Senator Merkley torches the Republican focus on weaponizing reconciliation to fund Trump’s ballroom as families are struggling to pay for groceries, rent, and gas during a press conference on May 12, 2026.
Put Families Ahead of Predatory Payday Lenders – Merkley Calls for Commonsense Guardrails
Senator Jeff Merkley brought a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to the Senate floor to undo the Trump Administration’s industry giveaway to predatory payday lenders and restore critical consumer protections.
Merkley Forces Vote to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley forced a War Powers Resolution vote to rein in Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on May 13, 2026.
Merkley: Republicans Support Tax Cuts for the Wealthy but Block Assistance for the Unemployed
Senator Merkley takes to the floor and demands action to provide an extension of unemployment insurance and COBRA benefits to our working families now.
We Pay for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy but not Relief for the Unemployed?
Senator Merkley took to the floor to decry a single Senator holding up a vote for unemployment assistance and health insurance for the unemployed.
We Pay for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy but not Assistance for the Unemployed?
Senator Merkley took to the floor to decry a single Senator holding up a vote for unemployment assistance and health insurance for the unemployed.
Merkley: Let’s Create red, White and Blue Jobs in Renewable Energy
At the EPW Senate hearing, Senator Merkley stressed the importance of creating clean energy jobs here in America, rather than spending billions overseas on foreign oil.
Senator Merkley Discusses Bernanke’s Record as Fed Chairman
Senator Merkley discusses Ben Bernankes record as Chairman of the Federal Reserve and President Obamas plan to limit risky proprietary trading among commerci…
Merkley: We Need New Leadership at the Fed
Senator Merkley discusses Bernanke’s record as Fed chairman on CNBC.
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