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Feb. 9, 2016
Merkley Applauds New Obama Proposal for Battling Homelessness
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 2, 2015
Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 19, 2015
Dodd-Frank Legislation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 21, 2015
Merkley Presses for Fix to Rural Development Rental Assistance Shortfall That Could Kick Low-Income Oregonians Out of Their Homes
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 9, 2015
Homebuyers Assistance Act
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 29, 2015
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 10, 2015
Letter to Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Expediting Rulemaking for Loan Data
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July 3, 2015
Hillsboro Tribune - Nonprofits, Government Agencies Huddle for Poverty Talk
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 5, 2015
Letter to Susan Collins, Chairman, and Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Supporting the National Housing Trust Fund and the HOME Investments Partnerships Program
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 27, 2015
Letter to Chairman Tom Cole and Ranking Member Rosa Delauro, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Funding of Heating Assistance Program
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Senators Introduce Legislation to Permanently Authorize and Fully Fund LWCF
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Jan. 28, 2015
Wyden Opening Statement at the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 Mark-Up
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Jan. 20, 2015
Wyden's Response to the State of the Union Address
Sen. Ron Wyden
Jan. 8, 2015
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Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States of America - Boost LIHEAP Fuel Assistance
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Letter to Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing - Consider Lowering Fees on FHA Loans in Light of Improved Agency Financial Outlook
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Dec. 18, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Boost Funding for Low Income Heating Assistance Funds
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 3, 2014
Merkley Statement on Oregon Caves and Hermiston Agricultural Research Bills as They Move Toward Becoming Law
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Dec. 3, 2014
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Oct. 30, 2014
The Oregonian - Beaverton city leaders, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici break ground for affordable housing project
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Oct. 22, 2014
The Oregonian - Gov. John Kitzhaber, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Help Celebrate Second Phase Of Juniper Gardens In Forest Grove
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Oct. 2, 2014
Letter to Sylvia Burwell, Director of Health and Human Services - Swiftly Release Federal Home Heating Aid
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 1, 2014
Merkley Announces $9 Million in Federal Grants for Homeless Veterans in Oregon
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Sept. 16, 2014
Wyden Announces O&C Act Markup
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Sept. 15, 2014
Wyden Statement on Tax Extenders
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July 31, 2014
Oregon Wildfires
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 5, 2014
Merkley Announces Wins for Oregon Jobs as Two Appropriations Bills Pass Through Committee
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 13, 2014
Congress Passes Bipartisan Flood Insurance Fix Based on Merkley Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 30, 2014
Merkley Praises Passage of Flood Insurance Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 30, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Full LIHEAP Funding in 2015 Budget
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Jan. 28, 2014
Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 -- Motion To Proceed
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Jan. 24, 2014
Letter to Mel Wat, Director Federal Housing Finance Agency - Revisit Affordable Rental Housing
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Merkley Statement on Watt Cloture Vote
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The Hill - Tax Writers Debate What Breaks Should be Saved
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Nov. 19, 2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 1, 2013
Letter to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release Winter Heat Aid
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Oct. 29, 2013
Menendez, Isakson Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Homeowners From Flood Insurance Rate Spike
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Sept. 25, 2013
Letter to Majority Leader Reid, Minority Leader McConnell, Chairwoman Mikulski, and Vice Chairman Shelby - Restore LIHEAP Funding
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Aug. 1, 2013
Executive Session
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July 31, 2013
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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July 25, 2013
Merkley Introduces Bills to Help Middle Class Families with New Home Refinancing Options
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 16, 2013
Wyden Grills Forest Service Chief on Timber Harvests, Secure Rural Schools
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 28, 2013
Letter to Secretary of Energy Steven Chu - Save Weatherization Assistance Program
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March 8, 2013
Wyden Urges AG to Investigate Illegal Fees on Struggling Homeowners
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2013
Fighting to Improve National Housing Market
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Feb. 7, 2013
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 6, 2013
Wyden Statement on Interior Secretary Nomination
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 13, 2012
Letter to Mr. Alfred Pollard, General Counsel, Federal Housing Finance Agency
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July 25, 2012
Merkley Unveils Bold Plan to Jump-Start Housing Markets
Sen. Jeff Merkley
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Feb. 9, 2016
Merkley Applauds New Obama Proposal for Battling Homelessness
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 2, 2015
Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 19, 2015
Dodd-Frank Legislation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 21, 2015
Merkley Presses for Fix to Rural Development Rental Assistance Shortfall That Could Kick Low-Income Oregonians Out of Their Homes
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 9, 2015
Homebuyers Assistance Act
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 29, 2015
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 10, 2015
Letter to Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Expediting Rulemaking for Loan Data
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 3, 2015
Hillsboro Tribune - Nonprofits, Government Agencies Huddle for Poverty Talk
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 5, 2015
Letter to Susan Collins, Chairman, and Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Supporting the National Housing Trust Fund and the HOME Investments Partnerships Program
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 27, 2015
Letter to Chairman Tom Cole and Ranking Member Rosa Delauro, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Funding of Heating Assistance Program
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 26, 2015
Senators Introduce Legislation to Permanently Authorize and Fully Fund LWCF
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 28, 2015
Wyden Opening Statement at the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 Mark-Up
Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 26, 2015
Oregon Receives Nearly $27 Million to Put Roofs Over Oregonians' Heads
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 20, 2015
Wyden's Response to the State of the Union Address
Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 8, 2015
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 19, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States of America - Boost LIHEAP Fuel Assistance
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 18, 2014
Letter to Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing - Consider Lowering Fees on FHA Loans in Light of Improved Agency Financial Outlook
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Boost Funding for Low Income Heating Assistance Funds
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 3, 2014
Merkley Statement on Oregon Caves and Hermiston Agricultural Research Bills as They Move Toward Becoming Law
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 3, 2014
Jefferson Public Radio - Defense Spending Bill Includes Lots of Land Deals
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 30, 2014
The Oregonian - Beaverton city leaders, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici break ground for affordable housing project
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 22, 2014
The Oregonian - Gov. John Kitzhaber, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Help Celebrate Second Phase Of Juniper Gardens In Forest Grove
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 2, 2014
Letter to Sylvia Burwell, Director of Health and Human Services - Swiftly Release Federal Home Heating Aid
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 1, 2014
Merkley Announces $9 Million in Federal Grants for Homeless Veterans in Oregon
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 16, 2014
Wyden Announces O&C Act Markup
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 15, 2014
Wyden Statement on Tax Extenders
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 31, 2014
Oregon Wildfires
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 5, 2014
Merkley Announces Wins for Oregon Jobs as Two Appropriations Bills Pass Through Committee
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 13, 2014
Congress Passes Bipartisan Flood Insurance Fix Based on Merkley Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 30, 2014
Merkley Praises Passage of Flood Insurance Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 30, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Full LIHEAP Funding in 2015 Budget
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 28, 2014
Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 -- Motion To Proceed
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 24, 2014
Letter to Mel Wat, Director Federal Housing Finance Agency - Revisit Affordable Rental Housing
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 10, 2013
Merkley Statement on Watt Cloture Vote
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 26, 2013
The Hill - Tax Writers Debate What Breaks Should be Saved
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 19, 2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 1, 2013
Letter to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release Winter Heat Aid
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 29, 2013
Menendez, Isakson Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Homeowners From Flood Insurance Rate Spike
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 25, 2013
Letter to Majority Leader Reid, Minority Leader McConnell, Chairwoman Mikulski, and Vice Chairman Shelby - Restore LIHEAP Funding
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 1, 2013
Executive Session
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 31, 2013
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 25, 2013
Merkley Introduces Bills to Help Middle Class Families with New Home Refinancing Options
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 16, 2013
Wyden Grills Forest Service Chief on Timber Harvests, Secure Rural Schools
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 28, 2013
Letter to Secretary of Energy Steven Chu - Save Weatherization Assistance Program
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 8, 2013
Wyden Urges AG to Investigate Illegal Fees on Struggling Homeowners
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2013
Fighting to Improve National Housing Market
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 7, 2013
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 6, 2013
Wyden Statement on Interior Secretary Nomination
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 13, 2012
Letter to Mr. Alfred Pollard, General Counsel, Federal Housing Finance Agency
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 25, 2012
Merkley Unveils Bold Plan to Jump-Start Housing Markets
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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