Merkley Statement on the Passing of Bob Sallinger
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the passing of environmental champion Bob Sallinger: “The passing of Bob Sallinger is a loss beyond measure for his family and loved ones, and for the conservation communities in Portland and across Oregon that he passionately worked
Merkley, Wyden Announce $10.1 Million Federal Investment for Tualatin Mountain Forest Project
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is awarding $10,180,000 to boost the Tualatin Mountain Forest Project through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Legacy Program. This new federal funding from the historic Inflation Reduction Act—the largest investment ever to
Wyden, Merkley Announce $600,000 for Rogue Valley International Medford Airport
Federal investment will support the new direct flight connecting Southern Oregon with Dallas-Fort Worth Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $600,000 for the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport to support the expansion of service to Dallas-Fort Worth. “Making sure our regional airports
Merkley: Bipartisan Jobs Bill “Just the Beginning” of Efforts to Tackle Unemployment
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate approved the HIRE Act by a vote of 70-28. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding the jobs bill vote: “It’s refreshing to see members of Congress put politics aside and come together to put Americans back to work. “The HIRE
Merkley Applauds Intel’s Invest in America Alliance
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded Intel’s announcement today that the company will invest $3.5 billion in U.S. technology companies over the next two years as a part of their new Invest in America Alliance. “Today’s announcement by Intel demonstrates its commitment to keeping America a leader
Full Credit Card Reforms in Effect, Merkley Calls for Further Consumer Protection to Fix Economy
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley made the following statement regarding the implementation of all provisions of the Credit CARD Act: “Today, the full Credit CARD Act goes into effect, creating a stronger and safer lending environment for millions of Americans. The rules that start today will prevent credit
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $750,000 to Expand Broadband to Rural Clackamas County
U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Oregon $749,085 in Recovery Act funds to bring broadband internet access to portions of Clackamas County.
Wyden, Merkley Urge Sen. Reid to Make Extending Unemployment/COBRA a Priority
With more and more Americans out of work, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today asked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to make extending expiring unemployment and COBRA benefits a priority when the Senate returns from recess next week.
Merkley, Wyden Announce $23 Million in Transportation Funding to City of Portland
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced $23 million in transportation funding for the City of Portland from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 to help rebuild SW Moody Ave on Portland’s South Waterfront. “Independent economists say that there are 2
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