The Effects of Public Lands Layoffs on Communities – Roundtable Conversation
Senators Merkley, Heinrich, and King joined recently fired federal workers from Oregon and around the country who protect our treasured public lands and a small business owner impacted by public lands layoffs to discuss the impacts of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s reckless layoffs.
Merkley: Trump’s Philosophy on Consumer Protections is “Families Lose, Billionaires Win”
Senator Merkley spoke about President Trump’s plans to gut consumer protections at a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Forum hosted by Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Merkley: Trump’s “Energy Emergency” is Trumpflation at Work
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about Donald Trump’s National Energy Emergency Declaration being Trumpflation at work: driving up costs for families, fueling our competitors like China, and pouring fuel on the fire of climate chaos.
Senator Merkley Offers Solutions to the Housing Crisis
In Senator Merkley’s first floor speech, he talks about what led to the housing crisis and what actions Congress must take to solve the housing crisis and en…
Merkley Discusses Solutions to the Mortgage Crisis
In Senator Merkley’s first floor speech, he addresses the mortgage crisis and calls on Congress to take aggressive steps to restore fair rules of the road fo…
Senator Merkley Joins Senators Murray and Sanders to Talk About Budget Priorities
Senator Merkley joins Senators Murray and Sanders to discuss budget priorities such as putting our country on the path to providing affordable, accessible he…
Senator Merkley Addresses AIG Bonuses
Senator Jeff Merkley expresses outrage about the $165 million in bonuses given out to AIG employees and talks about the obligation to fix our insurance regul…
Senator Merkley Co-Sponsors Employee Free Choice Act
Senator Merkley explains how we strengthen the middle class when workers are able to band together to improve their workplaces and wages.
Senator Merkley Reacts to President Obama’s Address
Senator Jeff Merkley gave the web reaction for Senate Democrats following President Barack Obama’s address before the Joint Session of Congress.