Press Releases
Wyden Asks for Review of Ugandan Trade Status
Washington, D.C.-. After reviewing legislation being considered by the Ugandan Parliament that would imprison citizens for being Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee's subcommittee on International Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness indicated that if Uganda passes such a law, it will be in violation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which requires that beneficiaries not engage in "gross violations of … Continue Reading
January 11, 2010
Wyden Calls For Suspension of Reductions at Roseburg VA Hospital
Washington, D.C.- In reacting to the news that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering the elimination of emergency and inpatient services at the Roseburg VA Medical Center, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, urging the department to suspend planned reductions pending a written plan for providing affected veterans services the facility previously provided. "I am especially disturbed that this loss of health care … Continue Reading
January 08, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Clatsop County Town Hall on January 13
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Clatsop County town hall meeting in Astoria on January 13, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Clatsop County Town Hall Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Time: 9:30 am (Doors open one hour early)Location: Astoria High School auditorium 1001 West Marine Dr. … Continue Reading
January 08, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Deschutes County Town Hall on January 12
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Deschutes County town hall meeting in Bend on January 12, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Deschutes County Town Hall Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Time: 9:30 a.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: Mountain View High School Auditorium 2755 Northeast 27th Street … Continue Reading
January 08, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Columbia County Town Hall on January 13
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Columbia County town hall meeting in Vernonia on January 13, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Columbia County Town Hall Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Time: 1 pm (Doors open one hour early)Location: Vernonia High School Gymnasium 299 Bridge … Continue Reading
January 07, 2010
Merkley, Wyden Announce Oregon Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Washington D.C.-Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that Loren Jessen of Springfield and Karli Olsen of McMinnville have been selected as delegates to represent Oregon in the United States Senate Youth Program. The students were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be part of the group of 104 student delegates who will attend the program's 48th Annual Washington Week. "It's important that we increase youth involvement in public service not only because they have a … Continue Reading
January 07, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Jefferson County Town Hall on January 11
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Jefferson County town hall meeting in Madras on January 11, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Jefferson County Town Hall Meeting Date: Monday, January 11, 2010 Time: 10 a.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: Jefferson County Senior Center 860 SW Madison St. … Continue Reading
January 07, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Crook County Town Hall on January 11
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Crook County town hall meeting in Prineville on January 11, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Crook County Town Hall Meeting Date: Monday, January 11, 2010 Time: 1:15 p.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: Crook County High School auditorium 1100 Southeast Lynn … Continue Reading
January 06, 2010
Wyden, Merkley Announce $5 Million for Renewable Energy Job Training
Washington, D.C.-. Continuing efforts to position Oregon as a leader in the renewable energy industry, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D- Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.) announced today that Oregon will receive $5 million in grants to provide training for workers in renewable energy industries. "The renewable energy industry will mean many new jobs in Oregon and this funding will help workers meet the needs of that industry," Wyden said. "Not only will it help workers improve and update their … Continue Reading
January 06, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Linn County Town Hall on January 10
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Linn County town hall meeting in Albany on January 10, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Linn County Town Hall Meeting Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Time: 3:30 p.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: West Albany High School Cafeteria1130 Queen Avenue … Continue Reading
January 06, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Benton County Town Hall on January 10
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Benton County town hall meeting in Corvallis on January 10, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Benton County Town Hall Meeting Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Time: 1 p.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: Linus Pauling Middle School Commons Room1111 NW Cleveland … Continue Reading
January 05, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Yamhill County Town Hall on January 8
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Yamhill County town hall meeting in Newberg on January 8, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Yamhill County Town Hall Meeting Date: Friday, January 8, 2010 Time: 5:30 p.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: Newberg High School Commons2400 Douglas … Continue Reading
January 05, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Lane County Town Hall on January 8
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Lane County town hall meeting in Oakridge on January 8, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Lane County Town Hall Meeting Date: Friday, January 8, 2010 Time: 10 a.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: Oakridge High School Auditorium47997 W 1st … Continue Reading
January 05, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Polk County Town Hall on January 8
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Polk County town hall meeting in Dallas on January 8, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Polk County Town Hall Meeting Date: Friday, January 8, 2010 Time: 2:30 p.m. (Doors open one hour early)Location: Dallas Civic Center 945 Jefferson Street … Continue Reading
January 04, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Jackson County Town Hall on January 7
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Jackson County town hall meeting in Ashland on City January 7, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Jackson County Town Hall Meeting Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010 Time: 10:30 a.m. (Doors open one hour early) Location: Ashland High School (new gymnasium) 201 S. Mountain … Continue Reading
January 04, 2010
Wyden to Hold Annual Douglas County Town Hall on January 7
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Jackson County town hall meeting in Ashland on City January 7, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Douglas County Town Hall Meeting Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010 Time: 4:30 p.m. (Doors open one hour early) Location: Roseburg High School, Rose Theatre 400 W. Harvard … Continue Reading
December 30, 2009
Wyden to Hold Annual Marion County Town Hall on January 5
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Marion County town hall meeting in Silverton on January 5, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Marion County Town Hall Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Time: 4:30 p.m. (Doors open one hour early) Location: Silverton High School Commons 1456 Pine … Continue Reading
December 30, 2009
Wyden to Hold Annual Washington County Town Hall on January 4
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Washington County town hall meeting in King City January 4, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Washington County Town Hall Meeting Date: Monday, January 4, 2010 Time: 3:30 p.m. (Doors open one hour early) Location: King City Club House 15245 SW 116th … Continue Reading
December 30, 2009
Wyden to Hold Annual Lake County Town Hall on January 6
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Lake County town hall meeting in Lakeview on January 6, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Lake County Town Hall Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 Time: 11:45 a.m. (Doors open one hour early) Location: Daly Middle School 220 South H … Continue Reading
December 30, 2009
Wyden to Hold Annual Multnomah County Town Hall on January 5
Portland, OR - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will host his annual Multnomah County town hall meeting at David Douglas High School in southeast Portland on January 5, 2010. Senator Wyden has been holding town halls in each Oregon county every year since 1996. Multnomah County Town Hall Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Time: 9:45 a.m. (Doors open one hour early) Location: David Douglas Performing Arts … Continue Reading