Sama's family and the U.S. Embassy don't know where she was taken. This is a five-alarm fire. The U.S. needs to secure Sama's release NOW.
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.
This project finally moving forward is a huge victory. Thanks to the efforts of state and local partners, we held the Trump Administration accountable to deliver on the promise of the first-ever I-5 wildlife crossing in Oregon.
The loss of this deep-water observation system would threaten our ability to prepare for and monitor future El Niño events.
It just seems like this is supreme stupidity and a violation of the fundamental distribution of powers in our Constitution.
I'm fighting to protect the right of every eligible voter to make their voice heard.
In the face of bad actors abusing AI to spread disinformation about voting to further dangerous voter suppression efforts, the FAIR Elections Act will help take on this 21st-century threat and stand up to the Trump Administration’s…
The ballot box is the beating heart of democracy, and we must use every tool at our disposal to protect it.
Reliable access to clean water is essential for the health and safety of Oregon communities.
A strong, experienced workforce is essential to the success of our federal agencies. In the face of Trump’s never-ending attacks on dedicated public servants across the federal government, this bill ensures the State Department—the face of…
After dramatic cuts to nutrition assistance programs and the significant staff losses at FNS in the past year, this reorganization will further weaken the ability of the agency to administer federal nutrition assistance programs.