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March 01, 2021

Oregon Delegation Presses for Infrastructure Improvements and Disaster Recovery Resources

In the wake of recent weather disasters striking Oregon and the entire country, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden led U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici today in asking top congressional appropriators to prioritize funding on infrastructure improvements and disaster recovery with an emphasis on energy resiliency and housing. The letter from the Oregon lawmakers notes that much of the state recently endured the added challenge of a destructive winter storm on top of dea… Continue Reading

February 26, 2021

Wyden Praises Release of Unclassified Khashoggi Report; Naming Mohammed bin Salman Marks Beginning of Justice for Jamal Khashoggi

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today commended President Joe Biden and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines for releasing an unclassified report naming Prince Mohammed bin Salman as responsible for ordering the brutal murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi: "Jamal Khashoggi never backed down from holding the powerful to account. His courageous journalism cost Jamal his life. Yet, for years, the last administration shielded the Saudi regime from any kind of responsibili… Continue Reading

February 26, 2021

Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio, Senators Ron Wyden & Jeff Merkley, Announce $13.1 Million for Oregon Office of Emergency Management for 2020 Wildfire Costs

Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) $13.1 million for costs tied to the 2020 wildfires. "Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged our state last fall, Southwest Oregon is recovering from multiple crises at once," the lawmakers said. "Thanks to the COVID-… Continue Reading

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February 22, 2021

A Tale of Two Oregons

My plane touched down at home in PDX on Feb. 14 right as Oregon was experiencing the biggest power outage our state has ever seen. Thousands of Oregonians-including myself-were without power for days, and thousands more… Continue Reading

February 24, 2020

Ron: “In the wealthiest nation on Earth, no child should be without a home"

In recent meetings with Oregonians who have experienced homelessness and with advocates for affordable housing, Ron outlined his upcoming legislation that aims to ensure no child is homeless. His DASH Act -- which stands for Decent, Affordable and Safe Housing for All… Continue Reading

February 24, 2020

Ron and Oregon students discuss mental health

Ron heard last week from students in Eugene and Portland about the mental health challenges they and their friends are facing. Noting his late brother Jeff battled schizophrenia,… Continue Reading

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