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.
Senator Merkley Explains Opposition to Bernanke
Senator Merkley appears on Good Morning America to explain why he believes Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is not the right person to restore the financial foundation for our working families.
Senator Merkley Unveils Health Care Bill of Rights
Senator Merkley, along with Senators Stabenow and Begich, today unveiled the health care bill of rights. The health care bill of rights will put patients fir…
Public Option Will Bring Down Health Care Costs
On MSNBC, Senator Merkley discussed the importance of including a public health insurance option in health care reform to create much needed competition and …
Senator Merkley Discusses Need to Create Jobs
On Fox Business News, Senator Merkley stressed the need to create jobs on Main Street by extending credit to small businesses.
Senator Merkley Discusses Health Care on Countdown
Senator Merkley talks with Lawrence O’Donnell on Countdown on MSNBC a day before he cast his vote to move health care reform forward.
The Republican Plan to Prevent Health Care Debate
Senator Merkley explains the Republican strategy for preventing debate from moving forward on health care reform.
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