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Merkley, Wyden Demand Answers, Pause on Federal Building Lease Sales in Oregon

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden called on the General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian to pause the cancelation of real estate property leases and sale of federal properties in Oregon and around the country. Their letter builds on the Senators’ demand for the Trump Administration to explain

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Damage from Trump Administration’s Egregious Cuts at VA

Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate colleagues in introducing comprehensive legislation that would protect veterans, military spouses and VA employees in Oregon and nationwide indiscriminately targeted in the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts at VA and across the federal government. “Veterans

Merkley Supports Quick Action on Public Lands Bill

Washington, DC – Today, Energy and National Resources Chairman Jeff Bingaman reintroduced legislation to protect important public lands in Oregon, including an expansion of the Mt. Hood Wilderness Area.  Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the move and pledged to support passage of the legislation. “Mt. Hood has long been one

Merkley: It’s Time For Bold Action to Address Nation’s Challenges

Jeff Merkley was sworn in today as Oregon’s U.S. Senator.  Senator Merkley issued the following statement outlining the challenges that face the new Congress and our nation and the work that must be done.  A telephone quality actuality of the statement is available. “Three decades ago, when I came to

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