MEDFORD, Ore. — Congress has voted to raise the debt ceiling to pay the nation’s bills through May. Included with the debt limit measure is a provision pressuring lawmakers to adopt a budget or have their congressional pay withheld. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley says those bills have to be paid, even if that means adding … Continue reading »
Oregon Senators Asking For Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After facing a year of historic wildfires, Oregon senators are asking President Obama to add our state to a disaster relief package that includes those affected by Superstorm Sandy. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are hoping to have Oregon farmers and ranchers put on a disaster aid package that is expected … Continue reading »
Sen. Merkley Visits Southern Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. — One of Oregon’s U.S. Senators is visiting Central Point to see a clean energy fuel station. Senator Jeff Merkley says it’s just one step to end America’s dependency on foreign oil. By the end of the year, this clean energy station will provide a liquid form of natural gas. It is just … Continue reading »
