Senator Merkley trashes Postmaster General DeJoy’s ‘Delaying Mail in America’ plan during Senate floor speech
KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., delivered a speech this week on the Senate floor to call attention to the urgent United States Postal Service issues impacting Oregonians. His speech focused on the first-hand stories of Oregonians who rely on the Postal Service for everything from the delivery
Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley reacts to Delivering For America plan
KOBI 5 MEDFORD, Ore. – U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley spoke to the Senate this week about his concerns about the United States Postal Service. Postmaster General DeJoy implemented the Delivering For America plan in 2021. Merkley called the plan “Delaying Mail in America”. The plan diverted all mail to Portland
Oregon Sen. Merkley on USPS proposal: Return to sender, address unknown
Portland Tribune Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley continues his opposition to a restructuring of the U.S. Postal Service. Merkley, a Democrat from Northeast Portland, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, focusing on first-hand stories he said he heard from Oregonians who rely on the Postal
Merkley apoya el dragado de los puertos pequeños de Oregón
The omnibus spending bill includes $48 million for small ports, a 13 percent increase over the 2015 level. “Dredging and maintenance at our small ports is critical to safety and economic prosperity in Oregon’s coastal communities,” said Merkley. “This announcement is a big win and will help create jobs and keep
Lawmakers: Newport helicopter will stay for at least 2 years
NEWPORT, Ore – Oregon congressional leaders have passed legislation to keep the U.S. Coast Guard’s Newport air facility open for another two years. On Friday, Oregon senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the helicopter will stay through at least 2017. “The Newport helicopter is a literal life-saver that I’m
Senate OKs Merkley-backed toxic chemical reform bill
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a major toxic chemical reform law backed by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., positioning Congress to potentially complete the most significant overhaul of chemical safety laws in the U.S. in 40 years. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act is
Oregonians stand up to Trump
As Donald Trump refused to back down from his call to ban Muslims from entering the United States, condemnation rained down on the candidate from Atlantic to Pacific, including here in the Mid-Valley. The outrage was fueled by a simple question: Is fear-mongering a policy worthy of a great and
Los oregonianos abordan el cambio climático en París
Dos destacados habitantes de Oregón estuvieron en Francia el viernes para la conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el cambio climático. El alcalde de Portland, Charlie Hales, habló en un panel titulado "Financiamiento de la acción de la ciudad". Hales dijo que la acción sobre el cambio climático ocurre lentamente a nivel nacional, pero puede ser mucho más rápida a nivel local. Dio el ejemplo del reciente fósil de Portland.
Los demócratas aseguran al mundo que Estados Unidos está comprometido con los objetivos climáticos
PARÍS – Todo estará bien. Ese fue el mensaje de 10 miembros demócratas del Senado de Estados Unidos que asistieron a las conversaciones sobre el clima de París para asegurar a otros países que Washington haría su parte. De los 195 países que participan en las conversaciones, Estados Unidos parece