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Merkley introduces retirement savings plan

WASHINGTON – Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday unveiled the American Savings Act, major new national retirement security legislation. He said the American Savings Act would give every worker without access to a retirement savings plan through their employer the ability to save for retirement through their own, personal retirement

Senators Urge SEC to Continue With Political Disclosure Rule

Jan. 21 (BNA) – The Securities and Exchange Commission should continue preparing a rule on corporate disclosure of political speech, despite a law stating that the agency can’t currently complete such a rulemaking, several Democratic senators from the Banking Committee said today. A rider to the December omnibus spending bill

Merkley Supports Dredging of Oregon’s Small Ports

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

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