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Merkley urges GAO to audit U.S. foreign aid reductions under Trump

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has urged the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to perform an audit concerning the Trump administration's recent actions involving the termination of foreign assistance programs and the downsizing of the State...

By River Bend Times | Apr 16, 2025

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Clinton County: Medicaid made up 5.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Clinton County, providing an average of $2,833 per capita to residents.

By River Bend Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Senator Merkley criticizes House Republicans’ vote on budget resolution

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed strong opposition following House Republicans' decision to advance the Senate Republicans' budget resolution.

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Senate Democrats caution against Republican health care cuts for tax breaks

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

Senate Democrats have expressed concerns over legislation they say would benefit the wealthiest Americans while compromising health care for millions.

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CBO projects $52T debt increase from GOP tax plans over 30 years, per Merkley request

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

In a report requested by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has projected that Senate Republicans' proposed budget could increase the national debt by $52 trillion over...

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House passes SAVE Act to ensure voter registration limited to citizens

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 22, known as the SAVE Act, aimed at reinforcing voting processes by ensuring that only U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal elections.

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GAO questions removal of critical budget data website by OMB

By River Bend Times | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congressman Brendan Boyle have voiced concerns following the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) critique of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) recent decision to remove a website containing crucial...

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Scott County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.9% of income in 2022

By River Bend Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Scott County, providing an average of $2,458 per capita to residents.

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Merkley requests documents on federal workforce reduction plans from OMB

By River Bend Times | Apr 7, 2025

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has called upon the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release documents from various agencies and departments regarding plans to implement large-scale reductions in federal workforces.

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Congresswoman Miller-Meeks introduces bill to boost Iowa's workforce

By River Bend Times | Apr 7, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks introduced H.R. 2690, known as the Improve Employer-Directed Skills Act.

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Senator Merkley denounces latest Republican budget resolution, alleging it favors billionaires

By River Bend Times | Apr 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed his concerns following the recent passage by Senate Republicans of a new budget resolution.

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Senator Merkley addresses Republican budget plan, tax cuts for wealthy

By River Bend Times | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, addressed concerns regarding the Republican budget plan aimed at offering tax benefits to billionaires, potentially at the cost of essential family support...

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Merkley criticizes GOP budget for favoring billionaires and altering fiscal rules

By River Bend Times | Apr 3, 2025

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, has criticized the Republicans' budget proposal on the Senate floor.

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Lawmakers question economic impact of proposed extension to 2017 tax law

By River Bend Times | Apr 3, 2025

Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., and House Budget Committee Ranking Member...

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Representatives propose bill requiring congressional approval for national monument designations

By River Bend Times | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) have introduced new legislation aimed at modifying the process for designating national monuments.

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Merkley criticizes Republican budget for debt increase and program cuts

By River Bend Times | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a key member of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed strong criticism following the release of the Senate and House Republicans' new budget proposal.

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Iowa biofuel projects receive $537 million in new investments

By River Bend Times | Apr 2, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks welcomed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to Iowa to showcase biofuels advancements in the state.

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Cedar County: Residents received $27.77 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By River Bend Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.3% of income in Cedar County, providing an average of $1,509 per capita to residents.

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Representative Miller-Meeks joins Agricultural Trade Caucus to boost Iowa’s farm exports

By River Bend Times | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks from Iowa's 1st District has become a member of the bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus.

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Residents of Cedar County received $9,879 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 90th in Iowa

By River Bend Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cedar County received an average of $9,879 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Iowa.