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Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - To Urge the Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Liquid-Nicotine Retailers' Advertising
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 25 Candy, Cereal, Food and Drink Companies - Liquid-Nicotine Retailers Using Trademarked Brand Names
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 167 Liquid Nicotine Retailers - Marketing Flavored Liquid-Nicotine Using Recognizable Brand Names
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 17, 2015
Wyden, Blumenauer Win Battle for Cidermakers
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 8, 2015
Letter to Michael Taylor. FDA Deputy Commissioner - New Cheese Standard That Could Harm Connecticut Dairy Farms
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 20, 2015
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Industrial Hemp
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 19, 2015
Merkley Responds to Fda Approval of Genetically-Modified Salmon
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 18, 2015
Wyden, Merkley Announce Farm-to-School Grants in Oregon
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 5, 2015
Members of Oregon Delegation Welcome OSU Progress on Hemp Research
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 3, 2015
Bonamici and Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Improve Nutrition Program for Young Children
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 27, 2015
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Invest in Research to Support Wisconsin Farmers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 21, 2015
Bonamici and Schrader Announce USDA Grant for "Invest Locally Initiative"
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 21, 2015
Letter to Shaun Donovan, Director of the Office od Budget and Management - E-cigarettte Regulations
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 14, 2015
Letter to the Hon. Hal Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - End to Government Sponsored Animal Abuse
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 22, 2015
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015--Continued
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 10, 2015
Senator Merkley Announces Usda Grant to Spur Local Crowdfunding Investment in Eastern Oregon Small Businesses
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 10, 2015
Letter to Katy Coba, Oregon Department of Agriculture and Daniel J. Arp, Oregon State University - Hemp Research
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 23, 2015
Wyden Voices Support for Hoeven-Stabenow Voluntary Country-of-Origin Labeling Bill
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 17, 2015
Merkley Delivers Wins for Oregon Farmers in Appropriations Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 16, 2015
FY16 Agriculture Full Committee Markup Bill Summary
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 23, 2015
"These Unacceptable Delays Must Come to an End: " Senators Press Administration to Finally Finish Rule that would Regulate E-Cigarettes, Other Tobacco
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 8, 2015
Portland Tribune - Foreign Markets Want American Produce, Says Sherwood Potato Producer
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 5, 2015
House Passes Massie's Bipartisan Hemp Amendment
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 3, 2015
House Approves Bonamici's Industrial Hemp Amendment
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 2, 2015
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 15, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Provide Clarity to Businesses Before Enforcing Menu Labeling Rule
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 14, 2015
Merkley Vows to Protect Pendleton Agricultural Research Station from Devastating Cuts
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 24, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Updated Guidance to Pregnant Women on Seafood Consumption
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2015
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Conservation Reserve Program
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2015
Letter to Mitch Zeller, Director of the Food and Drug Administration - Marketing of "Snus" Products
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 26, 2015
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House and Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Agricultural Labor Reforms to Accompany E-Verify Measures
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 18, 2015
Wyden Praises U.S. Enforcement Action Against Unfair Indonesian Trade Barriers
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 16, 2015
Central Oregonian - State and Federal Lawmakers Targetting E-cigarette Regulations
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 10, 2015
Letter to Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Finalize Tobacco Deeming Regulations to Protect Children Against Harmful E-Cigarettes
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 4, 2015
Merkley Meets with FDA Leader and Urges Action on Tobacco Regulation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 20, 2015
Wyden Lauds New Recommendations to Combat Tobacco Tax Avoidance and Evasion
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 11, 2015
KVAL - Senators Want FDA to Regulate E-cigs: 'They Have Just Failed to Act'
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 11, 2015
Wyden: Oregon Cidermakers, Brewers, Vintners, and Distillers Would Benefit from Bills Heading to Senate Floor
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 9, 2015
Wyden Lauds Proposed Wine Rules
Sen. Ron Wyden
Jan. 9, 2015
Merkley Becomes Top Democrat on Agriculture Appropriations
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 8, 2015
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Roll Back Hemp Restrictions
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 24, 2014
Oregonian: Fight Against Hunger at Oregon Food Bank gets Boost from U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Staff
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 12, 2014
Merkley, Walden Deliver Crooked River Victory for Central Oregon
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 8, 2014
USDA Pilot Project for the Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 19, 2014
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Advocating for Wisconsin Cranberry Growers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 18, 2014
To Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
Sen. Jeff Merkley
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. 14, 2014
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House and Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House - Ensure PILT and SRS Included in 2015 Budget
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 14, 2014
Senators Wyden and Carper Welcome WTO Decision Upholding US Farmer's Access to Indian Market
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 10, 2014
Merkley Named 2014 Friend of Farm Bureau
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - To Urge the Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Liquid-Nicotine Retailers' Advertising
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 25 Candy, Cereal, Food and Drink Companies - Liquid-Nicotine Retailers Using Trademarked Brand Names
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 167 Liquid Nicotine Retailers - Marketing Flavored Liquid-Nicotine Using Recognizable Brand Names
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 17, 2015
Wyden, Blumenauer Win Battle for Cidermakers
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 8, 2015
Letter to Michael Taylor. FDA Deputy Commissioner - New Cheese Standard That Could Harm Connecticut Dairy Farms
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 20, 2015
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Industrial Hemp
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 19, 2015
Merkley Responds to Fda Approval of Genetically-Modified Salmon
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 18, 2015
Wyden, Merkley Announce Farm-to-School Grants in Oregon
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 5, 2015
Members of Oregon Delegation Welcome OSU Progress on Hemp Research
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 3, 2015
Bonamici and Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Improve Nutrition Program for Young Children
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 27, 2015
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Invest in Research to Support Wisconsin Farmers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 21, 2015
Bonamici and Schrader Announce USDA Grant for "Invest Locally Initiative"
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 21, 2015
Letter to Shaun Donovan, Director of the Office od Budget and Management - E-cigarettte Regulations
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 14, 2015
Letter to the Hon. Hal Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - End to Government Sponsored Animal Abuse
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 22, 2015
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015--Continued
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 10, 2015
Senator Merkley Announces Usda Grant to Spur Local Crowdfunding Investment in Eastern Oregon Small Businesses
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 10, 2015
Letter to Katy Coba, Oregon Department of Agriculture and Daniel J. Arp, Oregon State University - Hemp Research
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 23, 2015
Wyden Voices Support for Hoeven-Stabenow Voluntary Country-of-Origin Labeling Bill
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 17, 2015
Merkley Delivers Wins for Oregon Farmers in Appropriations Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 16, 2015
FY16 Agriculture Full Committee Markup Bill Summary
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 23, 2015
"These Unacceptable Delays Must Come to an End: " Senators Press Administration to Finally Finish Rule that would Regulate E-Cigarettes, Other Tobacco
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 8, 2015
Portland Tribune - Foreign Markets Want American Produce, Says Sherwood Potato Producer
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 5, 2015
House Passes Massie's Bipartisan Hemp Amendment
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 3, 2015
House Approves Bonamici's Industrial Hemp Amendment
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 2, 2015
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 15, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Provide Clarity to Businesses Before Enforcing Menu Labeling Rule
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 14, 2015
Merkley Vows to Protect Pendleton Agricultural Research Station from Devastating Cuts
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 24, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Updated Guidance to Pregnant Women on Seafood Consumption
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2015
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Conservation Reserve Program
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2015
Letter to Mitch Zeller, Director of the Food and Drug Administration - Marketing of "Snus" Products
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 26, 2015
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House and Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Agricultural Labor Reforms to Accompany E-Verify Measures
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 18, 2015
Wyden Praises U.S. Enforcement Action Against Unfair Indonesian Trade Barriers
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 16, 2015
Central Oregonian - State and Federal Lawmakers Targetting E-cigarette Regulations
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 10, 2015
Letter to Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Finalize Tobacco Deeming Regulations to Protect Children Against Harmful E-Cigarettes
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 4, 2015
Merkley Meets with FDA Leader and Urges Action on Tobacco Regulation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 20, 2015
Wyden Lauds New Recommendations to Combat Tobacco Tax Avoidance and Evasion
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 11, 2015
KVAL - Senators Want FDA to Regulate E-cigs: 'They Have Just Failed to Act'
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 11, 2015
Wyden: Oregon Cidermakers, Brewers, Vintners, and Distillers Would Benefit from Bills Heading to Senate Floor
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 9, 2015
Wyden Lauds Proposed Wine Rules
Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 9, 2015
Merkley Becomes Top Democrat on Agriculture Appropriations
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 8, 2015
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Roll Back Hemp Restrictions
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 24, 2014
Oregonian: Fight Against Hunger at Oregon Food Bank gets Boost from U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Staff
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 12, 2014
Merkley, Walden Deliver Crooked River Victory for Central Oregon
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 8, 2014
USDA Pilot Project for the Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 19, 2014
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Advocating for Wisconsin Cranberry Growers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 18, 2014
To Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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. 14, 2014
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House and Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House - Ensure PILT and SRS Included in 2015 Budget
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 14, 2014
Senators Wyden and Carper Welcome WTO Decision Upholding US Farmer's Access to Indian Market
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 10, 2014
Merkley Named 2014 Friend of Farm Bureau
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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