Press Releases

Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $33 Million for Southern Oregon Critical Wildlife Crossing

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is receiving $33,182,188 in federal funding to construct the Mariposa Preserve Wildlife Crossing over I-5 in Southern Oregon through the heart of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Once complete, the wildlife crossing will be among the

MERKLEY HELPS EXPOSE MORTGAGE SCAMS THAT COST FAMILIES THEIR HOMES

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley held a press conference in Northeast Portland today to help expose mortgage modification scams that are affecting homeowners in Oregon. Merkley was joined at today’s event by victims of mortgage modification scams who shared their painful experiences and urged Oregonians to be extremely

Merkley: Debt Deal Will Undermine Success of Our Families

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States Senate voted on legislation to increase the debt ceiling while imposing deep cuts on programs important to many middle class families.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley voted against the bill.  He issued the following statement: “I have spent the last several days immersed in

Merkley Statement on Increased Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the announcement of an agreement on a new fuel economy standard of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, a 5 percent annual improvement.  “I am pleased that the White House has taken the initiative to put together a

Merkley: Consumer Protection Bureau Will Put Main Street First

Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the official opening of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “A cop is finally on the beat.  For too long, regulators in Washington looked the other way when financial institutions took advantage of their customers in a bid to

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