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
Full Credit Card Reforms in Effect, Merkley Calls for Further Consumer Protection to Fix Economy
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley made the following statement regarding the implementation of all provisions of the Credit CARD Act: “Today, the full Credit CARD Act goes into effect, creating a stronger and safer lending environment for millions of Americans. The rules that start today will prevent credit
Wyden, Merkley Urge Sen. Reid to Make Extending Unemployment/COBRA a Priority
With more and more Americans out of work, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today asked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to make extending expiring unemployment and COBRA benefits a priority when the Senate returns from recess next week.
Merkley, Wyden Announce $23 Million in Transportation Funding to City of Portland
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced $23 million in transportation funding for the City of Portland from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 to help rebuild SW Moody Ave on Portland’s South Waterfront. “Independent economists say that there are 2
Merkley, Wyden: More than $24 million for Health Information Technology and Job Training
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced over $24 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to facilitate and implement health information technology and train unemployed Oregonians for the health care industry. “Today’s Recovery Act investment will allow Oregon
US sen. wants to widen proposed ban on risky trade
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – A member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee said on Friday he is writing legislation that would apply more widely a White House proposal to limit risky investing, extending the reach to nonbank financial institutions as well as to banks. Jeff Merkley, a a first-term
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