Merkley Praises Obama’s Nomination of Oregonian Dr. Earl Weener to National Transportation Board
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the decision by President Obama to nominate fellow Oregonian Dr. Earl Weener to the open Republican seat on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Dr. Weener, a resident of Sherwood, Oregon, has dedicated his career to improving airplane and pilot safety and
Rebuilding the Financial Foundation for Our Families
Mr. President, I rise today to oppose the nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Fed. I do so as a member of the Banking Committee who voted against his nomination in that committee, because I researched his record, and on that record I believe that Ben Bernanke is
Q&A: Sen. Jeff Merkley on Bernanke Confirmation Battle
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D., Ore.) last month became the first Democrat to oppose Ben Bernanke’s confirmation for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman. (The leading liberal against Bernanke, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, is an independent.) He’s been joined now by three other Democrats and a growing list of
Merkley opposes a second term as Fed chairman for Bernanke
WASHINGTON — Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley said Friday he would vote against granting a second term to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, concluding that Bernanke was partly to blame for the nation’s deep recession and that he is ill-equipped to lead a recovery. In explaining his decision in a floor
Merkley Statement on Facebook’s Investment in Central Oregon
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded today’s announcement by Facebook, Inc. that it’s building a LEED certified data center in Prineville. In addition to immediate construction jobs, the center will create about 35 permanent positions. “Facebook’s exciting investment means more jobs for an area that urgently needs them,”
Wyden, Merkley Announce $5.4 million To Help Oregon Families Pay Utility Bills
Washington, D.C. – Continuing efforts to help low-income residents pay their utility bills, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced today that in response to a letter signed by both senators, the Department of Health and Human Services will release more than $5.4 million to Oregon in
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