Senator Jeff Merkley

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

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02/13/12
Merkley Applauds Obama's Budget Proposal

WASHINGTON -- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the release of President Obama’s budget for the fiscal year 2013. “The budget put forth by the President lays out a plan for America’s success by prioritizing ...

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02/13/12
County timber payments, KBRA in Obama's budget

Oregon's congressional delegation applauded the budget, which was released Feb. 13. "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 ...

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02/12/12
Bill allows helicopter ban at Crater Lake

Oregon Democrats Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Jeff Merkley inserted a provision giving that power to the park service into a Federal Aviation Administration bill that Congress passed this week. The bill is awaiting President Obama's signature.

Source: Statesman Journal
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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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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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