Merkley, Wyden, 38 Senators Fight Trump’s Cuts to the Job Corps Program
In Oregon, Tongue Point, PIVOT, and Springdale Centers at Risk Washington, D.C. – As the Trump Administration attempts to shutter the nation’s largest jobs training program for low-income and at-risk young people, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and 38 Senate colleagues demanded U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Merkley, Wyden: Trump’s Budget Proposal to Eliminate U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Threatens Oregon Coastal Communities
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today sounded the alarm over the Trump Administration’s budget proposal to eliminate federal funding for the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) and undermine Oregon’s coastal communities, Tribes, and maritime stakeholders that rely on this critical data and forecasts
Merkley, Balint Fight Back Against Trump’s Hateful Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies
During Pride Month, Lawmakers Defend Freedom & Rights for Queer, Trans Americans Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT) launched a new effort to push back against the Trump Administration’s assault on the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ Americans nationwide. The No Place for
Senators Merkley and Wyden Introduce Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act of 2013
WASHINGTON, DC— Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined with Crooked River stakeholders today to introduce the Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act of 2013, which would provide a framework for improving the management of water in the Crooked River, while creating opportunities for economic growth and new jobs
Merkley: Rules Change a Victory for the American People
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Senate changed its rules to allow nominations to be confirmed with a simple majority vote as provided for in the Constitution. Merkley, along with Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), has led the effort in the Senate to reform
Senators: Congress Should Vote on Keeping Troops in Afghanistan Past 2014
Washington, DC – Today, Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Mark Begich (D-AK) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) urging Congressional approval as a condition for any American troop presence in Afghanistan past 2014. The
Merkley: When Will We Say Enough is Enough?
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Senate Republicans filibustered another qualified nominee to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Robert Wilkins. In recent weeks, the Republican minority has also filibustered the nominations of Mel Watt to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency as well
Merkley Launches “Manufacturing Jobs for America” Package in Oregon
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today visited Portland manufacturing company Indow Windows to launch the Manufacturing Jobs for America package and call on Congress to refocus on creating middle class jobs in America. The Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative aims to build bipartisan support for legislation that will
Merkley Statement on Yellen Confirmation Hearing
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Janet Yellen’s confirmation hearing for Chair of the Federal Reserve. “Janet Yellen did a tremendous job today showcasing not only her expertise and qualifications, but also her calm, measured approach to the job. The next Federal Reserve Chair
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