Oregon Delegation Announces $36 Million to Tackle Railroad Crossing Challenges
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and Janelle Bynum, announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation is sending a combined $36,314,523 for two Oregon communities to eliminate railroad crossings, improve congestion, and boost safety and accessibility. Of this federal funding,
Merkley, Wyden Announce $2.6 Million to Boost EV Charging Infrastructure in Warm Springs
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $2,556,496 is coming to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to supercharge electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oregon. This federal investment from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve the reliability and accessibility of charging infrastructure for
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Dexter Announce $5 Million for Sustainable Community Development Projects in Portland Metro Area
Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter today announced a federal investment of $5 million for projects in the Portland metro area that develop zero-emission transit to connect disadvantaged communities to jobs, education, economic opportunity, public spaces and parks. “Having reliable
Merkley Fights for a Vote on Assistance for Unemployed
Washington, D.C. – Tonight a single senator blocked an up-or-down vote on a measure that would extend assistance to millions of Americans who have lost their jobs during the current recession. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley took to the floor in an effort to push for an immediate vote on the
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.
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