Apr 29, 2015
Mr. President, I rise to draw attention to the dangers of new and insidious tobacco products that are ensnaring our youth and to urge the FDA to take long overdue action to protect our children from these products. First, I thank the…
Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Alan Merkley is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oregon since January 6, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Merkley has focused on issues such as healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has worked to address the challenges facing working families in Oregon and across the nation. Merkley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often speaking out against perceived injustices and advocating for reforms.
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Mar 26, 2015
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 46, nays 54, as…
Mar 26, 2015
Mr. President, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has returned $5 million to American citizens victimized by predatory scams and unscrupulous practices. If you support ending victimization of our citizens, support this bill. If you…
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I can utilize a felt pen during my presentation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment to call up en bloc amendments Nos. 842, 843, 952, and 953. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments are called up en bloc. The…
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, today I rise to discuss the budget blueprint we are debating here in this Chamber and that we will be voting on here on the floor of the Senate shortly. In evaluating this budget, this budget produced by my Republican…
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Robert Kollenberg, be granted the privileges of the floor for the balance of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mar 18, 2015
Mr. President, I wholeheartedly echo the passionate and cogent presentation that my colleague from New Jersey has just given, that this body can be well served--very well served--for us to go immediately to the confirmation of Loretta…
Mar 18, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Sirvat Tokatlian, be allowed privileges of the floor throughout the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mar 9, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today on the 50th anniversary of the Selma marches and to call on Congress to come together to protect all Americans' sacred right to vote. In March of 1965, thousands of Americans came together in Alabama to march…
Mar 4, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to address the motion to override the President's veto of S. 1, which would force approval of the construction of the Keystone Pipeline to transport tar sands heavy oil from Canada to the gulf coast. We will be…
Mar 4, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern Jackman Wilson be allowed privileges of the floor for the balance of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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