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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.
Reserving the right to object--I thank the leader--it is very hard for me to go and explain to folks in Oregon we have calamities in other parts of the country being addressed and this one is not. I would greatly appreciate the unanimous…
Reserving the right to object, this is an amendment that addresses the terrible drought we have in southern Oregon. Of course, we are addressing many natural disasters, and we have a natural disaster, a federally declared natural disaster…
Mr. President, I rise to discuss a huge challenge in the State of Oregon--specifically, a drought that is affecting the southern Klamath Basin. This is an area that had a terrible drought in 1992. This drought set everyone in this basin…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, can I ask for a clarification if this would prevent a pathway through which my amendment No. 4251 might be considered?
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the Comprehensive Problem Gambling Act, a bill I introduced just moments ago with Senator Mike Johanns. This bill would establish and implement programs targeted at preventing, treating, and…
Mr. President, I rise today to propose legislation to address the problem of medical debt and credit scores. While historic health reform legislation enacted this year sets us on a path towards ending the crushing problem of Americans who…
The gentleman is correct that we would expect the Federal Reserve Board, and, in time, the bureau, to exempt any mortgage insurance premiums that are required to be paid after closing that might otherwise be covered, consistent with the…
Mr. President, the points made by my colleagues from Maine and Connecticut are correct. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure that consumers are sold loans that they are able to repay. The authority granted to the agency to prescribe…
Mr. President, we are coming to the end of a long path of consideration of fundamental financial reforms. A key piece of the discussion along that trail has been whether we are going to modify the way securities operate, how high-risk…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Mr. President, I ask for the regular order in regard to amendment No. 3789. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is now pending. Amendment No. 4115 to Amendment No. 3789 (Purpose: To prohibit certain forms of proprietary trading, and for…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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