Senator Jeff Merkley on the Debt Default Crisis
May 9, 2023
Republicans are willing to drive our economy off a cliff to avoid paying the bills. Here’s what’s going on with the debt default crisis, in under a minute.
Author: Marcy Sutter
Merkley Slams Extremist Republicans for Putting the Gun Lobby ahead of the American People
April 20, 2023
Senator Merkley spoke about the need for commonsense gun safety reforms and the failure of extremist Republicans to act to protect the American people, rather than to line the pockets of the powerful gun lobby on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Senator Merkley supports common sense reforms including banning the sale
Merkley Chairs Senate Hearing Examining the Environmental and Climate Damage of Plastics
April 14, 2023
Senator Jeff Merkley chairs a Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee hearing investigating the impact of plastic production and pollution on human health, the climate, and the environment. This kicks off a series of subcommittee hearings investigating plastic production and pollution. Senator Merkley leads the Break Free from Plastic Pollution
Merkley Grills Norfolk Southern CEO over Safety Concerns at Senate Hearing
March 10, 2023
On March 9, 2023 Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the Committee on Environment and Public Works, pressed Alan Shaw, the CEO of Norfolk Southern, to commit to safety improvements before engaging in further stock
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