Jeff Merkley actually said...

"the budget also proposes a new program, it is a program-- actually I can't say it is really new and that we funded it in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act--but it will be new to our annual Appropriati..."

"the primary reason that I have been hearing, personally from firefighters, is the pay gap."

"The Bipartisan Infrastructure and Inflation Reduction Act provided for investment in high-risk firesheds."

"Similarly, approval expanding a fossil fuel pipeline in my state is contrary to the steps that Oregon has taken to build a clean energy future."