Dec 16, 2014
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Ohio be allowed to speak directly after the conclusion of my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Klamath Basin
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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Dec 15, 2014
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Jonathan Merkley, be granted privileges of the floor through Thursday. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Dec 12, 2014
Mr. President, I too rise to share a few comments about my friend Tom Harkin who has contributed so much to this fight and to put rungs on the ladder so ordinary people across America have a fair shot to thrive. When I first came out here…
Dec 12, 2014
Mr. President, when I came here in 2009, we were in the middle of an enormous meltdown due to high-risk trading inside our major banks. I wondered whether we as an institution were capable of undertaking this challenge of changing the…
Dec 11, 2014
I wish to add a word to honor my good friend Senator Mark Begich. I think there is a special connection with those of us who were elected on the same day. We share something else in common, which is on that election day in November 2008…
Dec 11, 2014
Mr. President, I will just say a couple words before I turn it over to the Chair and to my colleague from West Virginia. When I think of Mary Landrieu, I think of the most tenacious person in the Senate standing here, holding court…
Dec 11, 2014
Thank you, Mr. President. With Senator Mary Landrieu's permission, I want to do a quick interlude to send a bill over to the House. ____________________
Dec 11, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the energy committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2640 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…
Dec 11, 2014
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with…
Nov 18, 2014
Mr. President, I rise to address S. 2280, which would approve construction of the Keystone Pipeline to transport tar sands heavy oil from Canada to the gulf coast. The key consideration is whether this bill--by authorizing the…
Nov 18, 2014
Is it from the damage from carbon pollution to our farming, fishing, and forests? That doesn't meet the test. Frankly, tackling carbon pollution is going to take an enormous amount of international cooperation. Just a few days ago the…
Nov 18, 2014
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent for a minute and a half more. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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