Tag: Honoring our Veterans

Merkley Presents Purple Heart to Grants Pass Man

Merlin – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley presented a Purple Heart medal to retired Staff Sergeant Ralph Capuano of Grants Pass at the National Guard Armory in Merlin. “Staff Sergeant Capuano bravely served our country overseas and back home before eventually settling in Southern Oregon,” Merkley said. “I’m proud to stand

Senate Passes Package to Strengthen Health Care for Veterans

Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate passed an omnibus bill Thursday that bolsters health care for veterans on several fronts.  The legislation includes four bills co-sponsored by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley that will provide benefits to caregivers of severely injured veterans, improve care for female veterans, assist homeless veterans, and

Wyden, Merkley Announce Millions in Military Construction Projects, VA Health Care

Washington, D.C. – Working to provide the means to keep Oregon’s military infrastructure up-to-date and to ensure emergency services have the tools to keep residents safe, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced millions in funding for Oregon as part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

Senate Passes Legislation to Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans

Washington, DC – Today the Senate passed legislation that will increase funding for housing and supportive services for veterans.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley voted in favor of the measure which was passed as part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. “After serving our nation selflessly and putting

Honoring America’s Promise to Our Veterans

I rise today in support of our Nation’s veterans and in support of their families. Ninety years ago tomorrow, our nation marked the very first Armistice Day in recognition of the end of World War I.  In 1954, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, and every year since, we have marked

Merkley Supports Efforts to Assist Homeless Veterans

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley signed on Tuesday as a co-sponsor of three bills to provide shelter and assistance to homeless veterans.  The bills will authorize funding to expand housing and health services for low-income veterans. “Our veterans put their lives on the line for our nation.  It

Honoring America’s Veterans

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement in honor of veterans of the United States armed forces: “Since World War I, when a temporary cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the

Merkley Joins Effort to Assist Soldiers Stationed Overseas with Homeownership

WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that he is co-sponsoring the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 to provide homeownership assistance to service members who are currently stationed overseas.  The bill would extend for one year the deadline of the First Time Homeowner Tax Credits

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