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Senators to Census Bureau: Recruit the unemployed

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:15:27 GMT

A group of senators is urging the U.S. Census Bureau to recruit out-of-work Americans at unemployment offices. The agency seeks to fill thousands of positions to help with the nationwide head-count.
Source: The Saratogian

Schumer: Hire unemployed for census

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:13:53 GMT

Merkley Supports TRADE Act

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:01:52 GMT

December 1, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that he has co-sponsored legislation to reform existing trade policy that has put American workers at a disadvantage in the global marketplace.
Source: All American Patriots

Senator Jeff Merkley gets breast-feeding clause in health care bill

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:27:49 GMT

MSNBC just put out the article, "Seven items you didn't know were in the Senate Bill." At #1, was Senator Jeff Merkley's nursing mandate.
Source: The Oregon Catalyst

Seven Things You Didn't Know About The Senate Health Bill

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:24:09 GMT

Yes, there's plenty of time to change the bill.
Source: Southern California Public Radio

Oregon Green Jobs Bill to Inspire National Policy?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:11:13 GMT

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has a great idea to make the jobs bill green In the wake of news this month that US unemployment has hit 10.2 percent, the Senate leadership appears to be looking very hard at throwing together a comprehensive “jobs bill,”...
Source: It's Getting Hot In Here

Oregon senators optimistic on Iraq

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:21:05 GMT

Oregon's U.S. senators, in the middle of a two-day trip to Iraq, said Monday that they are optimistic that parliamentary elections still can be held in time to allow the scheduled withdrawal of U.S. combat troops by August 2010. Democratic Sens.
Source: Salem Statesman-Journal

Burris, in Iraq, refuses to talk about ethics rebuke

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:10:22 GMT

When a reporter told Burris some were questioning the expense of his Iraq trip, Burris said they were entitled to their opinion. Asked how much the trip cost, he replied: "I have no idea." Burris said he is traveling with Sens.
Source: Chicago Tribune

Senator Merkley Stresses Importance of Honoring America's Promise to Our Veterans

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:40:22 GMT

Quoted in 'Senior Obama Justice Department Official: Employment Non-Discrimination Act a "Top Legislative Priority"'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:34:04 GMT

Jeff Merkley said in All American Patriots:

I am thrilled to have this outstanding endorsement of ENDA from the top civil rights lawyer in the Obama Administration ... More and more we are hearing from businesses, civic leaders and community groups that they stand behind ENDA because it is a matter of simple fairness that we allow every American the right to earn a living. There is no equality of opportunity in America until there is equality of opportunity in employment. Discrimination is simply wrong.

Quoted in 'Sens. Wyden, Merkley Announce $40 Million To Boost Geothermal Energy in Oregon'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:08:01 GMT

Jeff Merkley said in All American Patriots:

The Recovery Act continues to spur growth in the emerging clean energy industry ... These projects will create new jobs and solidify Oregon’s position as a leader in renewable energy production.

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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 06: U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) (L) poses for photographers with his wife Mary (2nd L), children Jonathan (4th L) and Brynne (3rd L), and Vice President Dick Cheney (R) during a mock swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill January 6...

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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT