Tag: Jobs and the Economy

Support Working Families and End the Republican Filibuster

I rise to address the Republican filibuster attacking the American worker and the Republican filibuster attacking America’s small businesses. I had the chance to go home this weekend, to start my trip home in Central Oregon, Deschutes County, 14 percent unemployment.  Next door to Deschutes, Crook County, 16.8 percent unemployment. 

Merkley Fights for a Vote on Assistance for Unemployed

Washington, D.C. – Tonight a single senator blocked an up-or-down vote on a measure that would extend assistance to millions of Americans who have lost their jobs during the current recession.   Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley took to the floor in an effort to push for an immediate vote on the

Merkley Applauds Intel’s Invest in America Alliance

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded Intel’s announcement today that the company will invest $3.5 billion in U.S. technology companies over the next two years as a part of their new Invest in America Alliance.   “Today’s announcement by Intel demonstrates its commitment to keeping America a leader

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