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
Oregon senators Wyden and Merkley tout bills they argue will help families afford housing
KGW Oregon senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have outlined their priorities to provide affordable housing solutions around the Portland metro area. They gathered for a press conference on Wednesday at Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, or PCRI. The nonprofit owns more than 700 units of affordable housing in north and Northeast Portland. Sen.
Wyden, Merkley, colleagues urge immediate action on wildland firefighter pay reform
The World U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues this week called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to advance permanent, comprehensive pay reform for wildland firefighters in Oregon and nationwide as temporary pay increases are set to end. “Firefighters deserve fair pay, support for their mental
Wyden, Merkley talk federal housing legislation, tax credits in Portland
Oregon Capitol ChronicalOregon’s two U.S. senators say the timing is right for approval of more federal funding and tax credits for housing for low- and middle-income families in Oregon and elsewhere. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Democrats, discussed their housing legislation at a press event Wednesday with housing
A landmark marijuana bill is headed to the Senate floor
CNNThe Senate Banking Committee approved a historic marijuana banking bill last week that breaks barriers between financial institutions and cannabis companies. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, which aims to resolve a longstanding financial deadlock that forced cannabis-related companies to operate using only cash, will now make
Oregon Tribes secure over $2.3 million in federal grants to aid survivors of domestic violence and assault
KVAL U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that three of the Tribes in Oregon ( Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation) have secured more than $2.3 million combined in federal grants to
Wyden introduces, Merkley co-sponsors bill to regulate use of AI to make critical decisions in housing, jobs, schools
KTVZSen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced Thursday the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023, to create new protections for people affected by artificial intelligence (AI) systems that are already impacting decisions affecting housing, credit, education and other high-impact uses. The bill applies
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