PORTLAND – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Nov. 10 announced his office is taking part in the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life. “Oregonians have stepped up to serve in the United States Armed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Ahead of Veterans Day, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday his office is taking part in the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project, to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life. “Oregonians have stepped up to serve in the
Shane Rose is a U.S. Army veteran living in Veneta, Oregon who served in the U.S. Army for nearly 10 years (2005-2014) as an Army Specialist and Combat Medic. The native Oregonian comes from a long line of veterans—Rose’s grandfather served in the U.S. Navy and his father served in
Portland, OR – Ahead of Veterans Day, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced his office is taking part in the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life. “Oregonians have stepped up to serve in the
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week joined with senators from both parties to ask the Senate Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs for a $20 million budget increase to the VA’s Office of Rural Health. “Congress must ensure the VA has the resources necessary to reach
The Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties broke ground Wednesday morning on its $9 million veterans housing project. A 34-unit apartment complex called Courtney Place will be built on the corner of Cottage and Court streets NE, across the street from the new Withnell Family YMCA. The facility will
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Housing Authority of Washington County and the Klamath Housing Authority – serving Klamath and Lake counties — will receive nearly $515,000 in combined federal resources to provide rental assistance for homeless veterans. “Housing is a human
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Klamath Community College has earned a $140,856 grant from the United States Department of Transportation for a commercial driver training program for veterans. “Oregonians who have served this country deserve every opportunity to have productive civilian careers,” Wyden said. “The
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) has earned a $450,000 grant to establish a Veterans Service Center, which would improve academic outcomes for student veterans. “Oregonians who have served this country deserve to have every opportunity to
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that organizations in Coos, Curry, Klamath, Lake and Washington counties earned more than $17,000 in grants from the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) to host events that provide supplies and services homeless veterans. “Oregonians
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