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November 24, 2021

Wyden, Merkley Send Names of Three Finalists for U.S. Attorney for Oregon to White House

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today sent to the White House the names of three finalists to be the next U.S. Attorney for Oregon. The three finalists were chosen after review by a selection committee assembled by Wyden and Merkley. Following interviews with seven applicants for the job and soliciting public input, each committee member ranked the candidates. The three highest-ranked candidates from the cumulative rankings for the U.S. Attorney for Oregon post, listed in alphabetical … Continue Reading

November 23, 2021

Wyden, Merkley: USDA Rural Development Grant Approved for Two Eastern Oregon Counties

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $172,894 rural development grant that would help low-income homeowners in Harney and Malheur counties make critical home repairs. "This investment will help homeowners of modest means in Harney and Malheur counties make sure their homes are safe for them and their families," Wyden said. "Helping rural Oregonians remain in their homes is essential to rural quality of life, and I'm al… Continue Reading

November 19, 2021

Wyden, Markey Applaud Department of Agriculture for Correctly Prioritizing Broadband Applicants that Follow Net Neutrality Principles

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.), this week wrote U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to support his recent decision to offer additional points to applicants to the department's ReConnect Program who commit to following net neutrality principles. The ReConnect Program furnishes critical loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in r… Continue Reading

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November 22, 2021

Ending Big Pharma’s Price-Gouging

October 20, 2021

Climate Action to Right Historic Wrongs

As the Senate continues negotiations to get the Build Back Better agenda across the finish line, it's clear that climate inaction is not an option. The climate emergency is here and we are living it. In Oregon alone, we've been met with temperatures soaring into the stratosphere; drought drying up our waterways and melting our mountain tops; smoke choking our neighborhoods; and wildfires devastating our forests.… Continue Reading

September 22, 2021

Honoring 9/11 Means Honoring Veterans

In the year that followed the attacks on 9/11, 181,510 Americans enlisted in the ranks of active duty service, and 72,908 joined the enlisted reserves. And now, 20 years later, we are seeing a wave of veterans who served our country facing mental and physical health challenges as they return home to Oregon and nationwide… Continue Reading

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