Senator Jeff Merkley

Democrat  •  Oregon  •  1st Term  •  Sworn In 2009
Current Term 2009 - 2014

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02/14/12
What Will Oregon Do When Federal Funds Are Cut? « THE ...

Sen. Jeff Merkley, also a Democrat, said he would join Wyden in the fight to renew the payments. “Short-term funding is a critical bridge to maintain schools and law enforcement in timber counties while we work to find a viable ...

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02/14/12
Pie N Politics » County timber payments, KBRA in Obama's budget

“It puts our economic focus where it should be,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. Merkley praised Obama for including $16.6 million to partially fund implementation of the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement. “This agreement ...

Source: Liz Bowen
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02/14/12
Sen. Jeff Merkley: We Need a Strong Volcker Rule

Put simply, the Volcker Rule takes deposit-taking, loan-making banks out of the business of high-risk, conflict-ridden trading -- leaving that to the hedge funds, if they choose to do it.

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02/14/12
What Will Oregon Do When Federal Funds Are Cut? « THE ...

Sen. Jeff Merkley, also a Democrat, said he would join Wyden in the fight to renew the payments. “Short-term funding is a critical bridge to maintain schools and law enforcement in timber counties while we work to find a viable ...

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02/13/12
[WATCH]: Jeff Merkley at Netroots Nation

Quick Links. "Outside-the-Box" about mortgage reform Health Care Reform Jeff Merkley Kill The Treaty National Nurses Week Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Merkley. Affiliates. [WATCH]: Jeff Merkley at Netroots Nation ...

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02/13/12
[WATCH]: Jeff Merkley at Netroots Nation

Quick Links. "Outside-the-Box" about mortgage reform Health Care Reform Jeff Merkley Kill The Treaty National Nurses Week Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Merkley. Affiliates. [WATCH]: Jeff Merkley at Netroots Nation ...

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02/12/12
Occupy Movement and Libertarians, Tea Partiers Find Common ...

It also pointed to a link to a speech by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, who was one of only thirteen Senators to vote against the bill. (See speech at bottom of this article). Speakers at the protest will include Gil Gilbertson, ...

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02/12/12
[WATCH]: Jeff Merkley supports EFCA

Quick Links. "Outside-the-Box" about mortgage reform Health Care Reform Jeff Merkley Kill The Treaty National Nurses Week Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Merkley. Affiliates. [WATCH]: Jeff Merkley supports EFCA. by admin ...

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02/08/12
senate. merkley. bill to expedite reduction in u.s. forces in ...

Merkley Amendment Urging Speedier End to War in Afghanistan Passes Senate. November 30, 2011. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley ...

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02/08/12
senate. merkley. bill to expedite reduction in u.s. forces in ...

Merkley Amendment Urging Speedier End to War in Afghanistan Passes Senate. November 30, 2011. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley ...

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02/07/12
senate. merkley. bill to expedite reduction in u.s. forces in ...

Merkley Amendment Urging Speedier End to War in Afghanistan Passes Senate. November 30, 2011. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley ...

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02/07/12
Merkley Backs 2013 Afghan Pullout Timeline - News Story - KTVZ ...

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Jeff Merkley wrote Monday to President Barack Obama to express his strong support of the announcement of an accelerated transition in Afghanistan. Monday, February 6, 2012.

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02/07/12
LTE: Perceptions are stubborn things | Sherrod Brown

Many of these amendments passed. Still, senators rejected one important amendment that they should reconsider. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon have proposed that senators be forbidden from owning individual ...

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02/07/12
senate. merkley. bill to expedite reduction in u.s. forces in ...

Merkley Amendment Urging Speedier End to War in Afghanistan Passes Senate. November 30, 2011. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley ...

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02/06/12
Merkley Backs 2013 Afghan Pullout Timeline - News Story - KTVZ ...

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Jeff Merkley wrote Monday to President Barack Obama to express his strong support of the announcement of an accelerated transition in Afghanistan. Monday, February 6, 2012.

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02/06/12
Merkley Backs 2013 Afghan Pullout Timeline - News Story - KTVZ ...

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Jeff Merkley wrote Monday to President Barack Obama to express his strong support of the announcement of an accelerated transition in Afghanistan. Monday, February 6, 2012.

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02/05/12
[WATCH]: Jeff Merkley on Outlook Portland with Nick Fish [4]

Quick Links. "Outside-the-Box" about mortgage reform Health Care Reform Jeff Merkley Kill The Treaty National Nurses Week Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Merkley. Affiliates. [WATCH]: Jeff Merkley on Outlook Portland with ...

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02/05/12
[WATCH]: Wyden Joins Merkley & Oregon's SolarWorld to Fight ...

Quick Links. "Outside-the-Box" about mortgage reform Health Care Reform Jeff Merkley Kill The Treaty National Nurses Week Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Merkley. Affiliates. [WATCH]: Wyden Joins Merkley & Oregon's ...

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02/05/12
Obama, Policymakers Take Center Stage at Washington Auto Show

Policy was also highlighted when Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon spoke to the public about his proposed legislation to expand the use of electric vehicle charging stations. At the Washington show, automakers took the chance to ...

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02/05/12
[WATCH]: Jeff Merkley on Outlook Portland with Nick Fish [4]

Quick Links. "Outside-the-Box" about mortgage reform Health Care Reform Jeff Merkley Kill The Treaty National Nurses Week Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Merkley. Affiliates. [WATCH]: Jeff Merkley on Outlook Portland with ...

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02/04/12
Protesters Rally At The Old Mesa County Courthouse | KREX - News ...

Rand Paul [R, KY]-- Sen. Jeff Merkley [D, OR]-- Sen. Ron Wyden [D, OR]-- Sen. Mike Lee [R, UT]-- Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA]-- Sen. Thomas Coburn [R, OK]-- Sen. Bernard Sanders [I, VT] God Bless These Seven Fine True ...

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02/04/12
Protesters Rally At The Old Mesa County Courthouse | KREX - News ...

Rand Paul [R, KY]-- Sen. Jeff Merkley [D, OR]-- Sen. Ron Wyden [D, OR]-- Sen. Mike Lee [R, UT]-- Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA]-- Sen. Thomas Coburn [R, OK]-- Sen. Bernard Sanders [I, VT] God Bless These Seven Fine True ...

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02/04/12
RealClearPolitics - Finally, an Insider-Trading Ban

Guests: Karen Finney, John Heilemann, Adam Smith, Rep. Jack Kingston, Steve Kornacki, Sen. Jeff Merkley LAWRENCE O`DONNELL, HOST: The Republican clown car picked up one more clown this weekend, the chairman ...

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02/04/12
Oregon | Portland Fire & Rescue selects Oregon Iron Works to build ...

I'm excited that Portland's new fireboats will be built right here by Oregon Iron Works,” said U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley. “This is a needed investment for Portland Fire & Rescue and a great way to help create jobs in Oregon.” ...

Source: Hal Newman
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02/04/12
Protesters Rally At The Old Mesa County Courthouse | KREX - News ...

Rand Paul [R, KY]-- Sen. Jeff Merkley [D, OR]-- Sen. Ron Wyden [D, OR]-- Sen. Mike Lee [R, UT]-- Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA]-- Sen. Thomas Coburn [R, OK]-- Sen. Bernard Sanders [I, VT] God Bless These Seven Fine True ...

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02/04/12
RealClearPolitics - Finally, an Insider-Trading Ban

Guests: Karen Finney, John Heilemann, Adam Smith, Rep. Jack Kingston, Steve Kornacki, Sen. Jeff Merkley LAWRENCE O`DONNELL, HOST: The Republican clown car picked up one more clown this weekend, the chairman ...

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02/04/12
[WATCH]: Jeff Merkley on Outlook Portland with Nick Fish [3]

Quick Links. "Outside-the-Box" about mortgage reform Health Care Reform Jeff Merkley Kill The Treaty National Nurses Week Senator Jeff Merkley Senator Merkley. Affiliates. [WATCH]: Jeff Merkley on Outlook Portland with ...

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02/02/12
Sen. Brown wants to restrict Senators' investments « The Chronicle ...

For example, Brown said the Senate votes on issues that affect the oil industry. “Senators shouldn't be voting on issues that affect their financial investments,” Brown said. Brown discussed the plan with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley ...

Source: Cindy Leise
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02/02/12
Sen. Brown wants to restrict Senators' investments « The Chronicle ...

For example, Brown said the Senate votes on issues that affect the oil industry. “Senators shouldn't be voting on issues that affect their financial investments,” Brown said. Brown discussed the plan with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley ...

Source: Cindy Leise
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02/02/12
Sen. Brown wants to restrict Senators' investments « The Chronicle ...

For example, Brown said the Senate votes on issues that affect the oil industry. “Senators shouldn't be voting on issues that affect their financial investments,” Brown said. Brown discussed the plan with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley ...

Source: Cindy Leise
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Official website: http://www.merkley.senate.gov
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313 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3753
Fax: 202-228-3997

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