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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

Congress cannot afford to commit to another massive military boondoggle that will only succeed in filling the coffers of the military-industrial complex.

commondreams.org
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

While we continue to see too many Pentagon programs burdened by cost overruns, delays, and unrealistic promises that fail to meet reality, Congress cannot afford to commit to another massive military boondoggle that will only succeed in…

commondreams.org
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

At a time when families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, healthcare, and childcare, Congress cannot throw hundreds of billions of dollars at Trump’s ‘Golden Fleet.’

commondreams.org
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

As the United States faces yet another record-breaking fire season this year, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot allow these prediction markets to offer unrestricted betting on wildfires.

theguardian.com
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 5, 2026

Americans who have serious health conditions—including those who are awaiting trial—need access to quality health care and can’t afford to be kicked off of those benefits.

markey.senate.gov
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 5, 2026

For the good of our country, the rule of law, and the American people, we demand that you change course and restore the previously awarded funding.

wyden.senate.gov
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 5, 2026

The Pentagon routinely fails audits without consequences, enabling fraud, waste, and abuse.

wyden.senate.gov
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 5, 2026

Taxpayers cannot keep writing blank checks for a Department of Defense that repeatedly fails to account for trillions of dollars in assets.

wyden.senate.gov
Dan Rayfield
@danrayfield· OR· Aug 4, 2026

The Trump Administration is trying to weaponize these emergency assistance programs, taking families’ private, personal data and using it to advance a partisan political agenda that is tearing communities apart.

mainemorningstar.com
Dan Rayfield
@danrayfield· OR· Aug 4, 2026

Families turn to these programs because they’re doing everything they can to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table — these programs are a literal lifeline for struggling parents and their kids.

penncapital-star.com
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 4, 2026

No one is above the law, and EFTA II ensures that even Trump and his crony, acting attorney general Todd Blanche, can’t stop the truth from coming to light.

theguardian.com
Dan Rayfield
@danrayfield· OR· Aug 4, 2026

Despite losing every step of the way, Trump is trying yet again to inflict more chaos on working families and homegrown Oregon businesses.

bbc.co.uk
Dan Rayfield
@danrayfield· OR· Aug 3, 2026

Time and time again, this administration has shown it’s willing to strip away the things people count on, whether it’s health coverage, food assistance or basic protections, all to benefit a select few at the expense of working families.

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Aug 3, 2026

As President Trump continues to double down on reckless trade policy, my focus is on driving down costs for Oregonians and ensuring businesses can continue to flourish here.

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 3, 2026

There are other examples of how Mr. Clayton is willing to say anything in defense of Donald Trump’s corruption and abuses.

wyden.senate.gov
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 3, 2026

This whole mess came out in a court hearing last week where, not only did the judge criticize the government’s attorneys, the government itself acknowledged its numerous errors and mistakes before eventually withdrawing the subpoenas.

wyden.senate.gov
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 3, 2026

I am also deeply concerned about Mr. Clayton’s role in the abusive subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists.

wyden.senate.gov