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Salinas Leads Oregon Delegation in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect American Manufacturing
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation – including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne
Merkley, Wyden Join Bipartisan Legislation to Protect TSA’s Frontline Workforce
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their colleagues to introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure that over 65,000 Transportation
Merkley, Wyden Push to Protect Students from Bullying and Harassment
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined colleagues in introducing the Safe Schools Improvement Act, legislation that would provide protections
Merkley, Wyden: Bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act Will Help Get Crucial Local News into the Hands of Oregonians
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined Vermont’s U.S. Senator Peter Welch and South Dakota’s U.S. Senator Mike Rounds to
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
Oregon Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Pacific Northwest’s Power Grid
Lawmakers’ letter to Trump: “If the administration’s goal is truly to ensure reliable, secure, and affordable energy, then why are you actively dismantling the most
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Trump and Republicans are targeting Medicaid—lifesaving, vital health care.
Senator Jeff Merkley March 18, 2025 4:49 pm
This should be gravely concerning to all of us.
Senator Jeff Merkley March 15, 2025 6:17 pm
If Republicans believe in free speech, now is the time for them to grow a spine.
Senator Jeff Merkley March 15, 2025 6:16 pm
Merkley to Trump Nominee: “Are you an advocate for free speech?”
Senator Jeff Merkley March 15, 2025 6:15 pm
The Republican CR is a blank check for Trump—we need to rip it up. I'm a HELL NO!
Senator Jeff Merkley March 14, 2025 6:12 pm
I’m a hell no on a full-year CR written by Republicans to enhance Trump's power is a disaster.
Senator Jeff Merkley March 13, 2025 4:40 pm
Isabella gave her all to serve her country—until she was illegally, unjustly fired.
Senator Jeff Merkley March 12, 2025 7:06 pm
The Effects of Public Lands Layoffs on Communities – Roundtable Conversation
Senator Jeff Merkley March 6, 2025 2:40 pm
I'm Asking Trump Nominees: Is Trump a Russian Asset?
Senator Jeff Merkley March 6, 2025 11:41 am
Deleting webpages dedicated to American war heroes is the latest betrayal from an Administration that is already screwing over veterans. https://x.com/jeffpassan/status/1902205262221439452?s=46
Donald Trump just fired the people who make rules like this one.
Why? His corporate donors don't like when the government works for working people.
Trump and Musk are expanding their attacks, targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace—an independent nonprofit. Oregon’s Senator Mark Hatfield was key in establishing USIP to prevent conflicts around the world—it can’t be dismantled with a stroke of a pen.

U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block DOGE 'takeover by force'
A federal judge set an emergency hearing after law enforcement helped DOGE enter and take over an independent non-...
www.nbcnews.com
This is shameful.
The Navajo Code Talkers were Marines and heroes who helped this country secure victory in WWII. We owe them a debt that can never be repaid.
Trump can’t erase their history just because he feels like it.
