TRNS Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner speaks with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) about the status of healthcare reform legislation in the Senate. Full Article at Talk Radio News Service

Stopping Oregon’s Job Loss - The October employment numbers are out and they spell more bad news for Oregon. Only someone as economically illiterate as Gov. Ted Kulongoski would chara... Full Article at NW Republican

November 17, 2009 -- Washington, DC – Today the Senate passed legislation that will increase funding for housing and supportive services for veterans. Full Article at All American Patriots

November 16, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. –Today the Senate took another step closer to passing legislation that will give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the resources it needs to ensure the safety of our nation’s food supply. Full Article at All American Patriots

November 13, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that he has co-sponsored legislation to increase food safety by assisting local farmers and processors with new food safety regulations. Full Article at All American Patriots

A Senate hearing last week for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act alternated between tales of discrimination and wrangling over the bill’s exemptions for religious groups. The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee heard testimony Nov. Full Article at Washington Blade