WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of dollars in federal money are headed into our area to help build drought resistance. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the funds Thursday. It’s designated for Douglas and Lane counties, which will receive $1.2 million and $4 million, respectively. The money will be used
PoliticoThe CFTC is seeking to send its strongest message yet that election betting has no legal place in its markets. A top Wall Street regulator has proposed outlawing election betting in the U.S. derivatives markets, with officials warning that the activity poses a threat to the sanctity of American elections.
PoliticoPRO The Transportation Security Administration fought legislation that would formalize the option for travelers not to undergo facial recognition scans at airports, despite the agency’s policy allowing for people to choose a manual review instead, according to two people familiar with the matter.TSA’s position surfaced when Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.),
CNN The Biden administration said Friday that it is “reasonable to assess” that US weapons have been used by Israeli forces in Gaza in ways that are “inconsistent” with international humanitarian law but stopped short of officially saying Israel violated the law. The report which was drafted by the State Department said that investigations into potential violations are ongoing but noted
Bureau of Reclamation Funds Two Oregon Projects Under its WaterSMART Program Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced Douglas and Lane counties will receive $1.22 million and $4 million, respectively, in drought resiliency funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. “In
“These efforts are a mistake, and are not consistent with the Chamber’s stated goal of ‘expand(ing) access to and improv(ing) the affordability of high-quality health care services for all Americans.’ If successful, they will undermine the Biden Administration’s effort to reduce drug prices and insurance premiums, hurting consumers and small and large businesses.”
NBCSen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), one of just 3 Democrats to vote against the foreign aid supplemental, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the White House’s decision to halt weapons shipment to Israel over concerns they would be used in southern Gaza.
The Hill Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is leading an effort to wipe out the medical debt of the entire country. The legislation introduced Wednesday — co-sponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rashida Tliab (D-Mich.) — would eliminate all $220 billion in medical debt held by Americans, wipe it from credit reports,
Contract funds 21 nonstop round trips to/from PDX per week through May 2026 Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected Boutique Air to continue providing Essential Air Service between Pendleton and Portland with 21 nonstop round trips a week
Columbia Gorge News THE GORGE — Sen. Jeff Merkley held his 13th town hall of 2024 on April 27 at The Dalles High School, drawing an audience of just under 50. He held town halls in Hood River and Sherman counties the same day. Merkley holds a town hall for
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