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Merkley criticizes House Republicans' FY 2025 budget resolution

Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley expressed strong opposition to the House Republicans' FY 2025 budget resolution.

By River Bend Times | Feb 25, 2025

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Bipartisan bill aims at improving healthcare access for children with complex conditions

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA), both members of the House Energy and Commerce Committees' Health Subcommittee, have reintroduced the bipartisan Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act.

By River Bend Times | Feb 21, 2025

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Senator Merkley criticizes Republican budget resolution for harming families

By River Bend Times | Feb 21, 2025

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has expressed strong criticism of the recently passed FY25 budget resolution by Senate Republicans.

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Bill aims to increase access to private dental insurance

By River Bend Times | Feb 19, 2025

Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Debbie Dingell have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to dental insurance for Americans.

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Senator Merkley criticizes FY25 budget resolution passed by Republicans

By River Bend Times | Feb 13, 2025

Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has issued a statement following the passage of the FY25 budget resolution by Republicans through committee.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to make year-round E15 sales permanent

By River Bend Times | Feb 13, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, along with a group of bipartisan colleagues, has introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act in an effort to codify the year-round sale of E15 ethanol blends.

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Senators seek answers on halted federal funding following controversial OMB memo

By River Bend Times | Feb 13, 2025

Senators Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, and Gary Peters are seeking clarity from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding a memo that instructed federal agencies to halt activities related to federal financial assistance.

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Merkley criticizes House Republican budget as detrimental to working families

By River Bend Times | Feb 12, 2025

Today, Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley issued a statement regarding the House Republicans' FY 2025 budget resolution.

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Lawmakers propose act for enhanced diagnostic testing during health emergencies

By River Bend Times | Feb 10, 2025

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Merkley criticizes FY25 budget resolution as harmful to working families

By River Bend Times | Feb 7, 2025

Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley has expressed concerns regarding the FY25 budget resolution.

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Senator Merkley opposes Russell Vought's nomination as OMB Director

By River Bend Times | Feb 5, 2025

Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued a statement opposing Russell Vought's nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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Bipartisan bill aims to improve address accuracy in Medicaid program

By River Bend Times | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Debbie Dingell have reintroduced the bipartisan Medicaid Program Improvement Act, aimed at enhancing the accuracy of address information for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Senate Democrats urge delay in Russell Vought's OMB nomination

By River Bend Times | Jan 28, 2025

Democratic members of the Senate Budget Committee, alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, have urged Chairman Lindsey Graham to delay Russell Vought's nomination as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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Senator Merkley criticizes Trump's federal funding freeze

By River Bend Times | Jan 28, 2025

Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has criticized the Trump administration for its recent decision to freeze all federal funds.

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Senator Merkley criticizes Russell Vought's nomination as OMB Director

By River Bend Times | Jan 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, delivered a statement at a hearing for Russell Vought's nomination as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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Laken Riley Act advances to President Trump after passing House

By River Bend Times | Jan 22, 2025

The Laken Riley Act, advocated by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa's 1st Congressional District, has successfully passed the House and is now awaiting final approval from President Trump.

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Senator Merkley criticizes tax cuts amid rising national debt concerns

By River Bend Times | Jan 17, 2025

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has expressed concerns following the release of the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) Budget and Economic Outlook.

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Miller-Meeks supports bill prohibiting biological males from women's sports

By River Bend Times | Jan 14, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted in favor of H.R. 28, known as the Protection of Women and Girls Sports Act of 2025.

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Congresswoman Miller-Meeks joins bipartisan House DOGE Caucus

By River Bend Times | Jan 13, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks announced her participation in the bipartisan DOGE Caucus within the U.S. House of Representatives.

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ONSHORE Act signed into law; aims at boosting local economic development

By River Bend Times | Jan 8, 2025

President Biden has enacted the ONSHORE Act, which stands for Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development.