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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 7, 2026

Oregon’s Coast Guard works tirelessly every day to keep our coastal communities and fishermen safe, and they deserve the same tools as the rest of our military branches to operate efficiently.

wyden.senate.gov
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 7, 2026

Trump’s illegal war with Iran has cost us dearly, and now he’s trying to rewrite history to better serve his agenda.

duckworth.senate.gov
Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 7, 2026

I’m heading home this weekend to meet with Oregonians fearing in real time for their lives and livelihoods because of wildfires threatening communities and spreading smoke statewide.

wyden.senate.gov
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 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

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

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
Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

This decision is about my responsibility to make sure state actions reflect Oregon’s values and serve the public interest.

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
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
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

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

wyden.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
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
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

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
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
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