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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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Oct 31, 2023

Policy has to change around settlements in order for that to be a possibility.

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Oct 31, 2023

I picture middle class families who have a mortgage, and their mortgage generally says, you must maintain homeowner insurance.

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Oct 31, 2023

It is so palpable, the change within a few decades is so real.

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Oct 31, 2023

We have seen the fire season grow longer.

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Oct 30, 2023

every civilian life is equally worthy of protection

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Oct 30, 2023

I support the two-state solution, but I think the facts on the ground are making it more and more difficult.

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Oct 30, 2023

Policy has to change around settlements in order for that to be a possibility.

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Oct 25, 2023

I think we better accelerate our efforts to address that, not pretend and stick our head in the sand that there is no problem.

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Oct 25, 2023

The physical risks of climate change are a global issue, and they affect the U.S. as well.

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Oct 25, 2023

I think we better accelerate our efforts to address that, not pretend and stick our head in the sand that there is no problem.

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Oct 25, 2023

The physical risks of climate change are a global issue, and they affect the U.S. as well.

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Oct 24, 2023

I think we better accelerate our efforts to address that, not pretend and stick our head in the sand that there is no problem.

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Oct 24, 2023

Please help us to fund these natural areas to preserve their cultural, economic, and ecological value for generations to come.

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Oct 24, 2023

Thank you Chair Merkley and Ranking Member Murkowski for the opportunity to submit testimony about the priorities of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for Fiscal Year 2023.

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Oct 24, 2023

The physical risks of climate change are a global issue, and they affect the U.S. as well.

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Oct 24, 2023

Before the Pacific Salmon Treaty, fish wars often erupted with one or both countries overharvesting fish that were returning to the other country.

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Oct 24, 2023

Before the Pacific Salmon Treaty, fish wars often erupted with one or both countries overharvesting fish that were returning to the other country.

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Oct 24, 2023

It is critically important to have adequate resources for U.S. participants to implement the revised agreements and protect our Tribal Treaty resources.

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Oct 24, 2023

The commitment of the United States is matched by the commitment of the Government of Canada.

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Oct 24, 2023

Thank you Chair Merkley and Ranking Member Murkowski for the opportunity to submit testimony about the priorities of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for Fiscal Year 2023.

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Oct 24, 2023

Please help us to fund these natural areas to preserve their cultural, economic, and ecological value for generations to come.

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Oct 24, 2023

With the passing of the Great American Outdoors Act, we no longer need to ask for 're-authorization' of the Land, Water and Conservation Fund at the $900M level.

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Oct 24, 2023

It is critically important to have adequate resources for U.S. participants to implement the revised agreements and protect our Tribal Treaty resources.

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Oct 24, 2023

With the passing of the Great American Outdoors Act, we no longer need to ask for 're-authorization' of the Land, Water and Conservation Fund at the $900M level.

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Oct 24, 2023

The commitment of the United States is matched by the commitment of the Government of Canada.

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