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Aug. 6, 2020
Wyden Reaction to Lawsuit Against NRA
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 6, 2020
Wyden and Clarke Introduce Bill to Eliminate Barriers to Fixing Critical Medical Equipment During the Pandemic
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 7, 2020
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 18, 2020
Following Supreme Court Action Protecting DACA Recipients from Imminent Deportation, Merkley Calls for Further Action
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2020
The DREAMers won (for now) and what we must do next
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2020
Wyden statement on Supreme Court ruling Donald Trump's attempts to end DACA protections unlawful
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 16, 2020
Another Step Toward Equality
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 15, 2020
Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding LGBTQ Rights, Calls for Senate to Pass Equality Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 26, 2020
Wyden Statement on Upcoming House Vote on FISA Amendment to Ban Warrantless Surveillance of Americans' Internet Activity
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 19, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 27, 2020
Whitehouse, Markey, Merkley, Schatz, Gillibrand Call on DC Circuit to Strike Down Trump EPA's Do-Nothing Power Plant Rule
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Merkley statement on Hunsaker nomination
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 21, 2019
Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Judicial Travel Accountability Act Unveiled In Congress
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 7, 2019
Wyden Files U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of Federal Civil Rights Law
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 4, 2019
Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Call on Interior Secretary to Terminate Acting BLM Director's Authority
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 27, 2019
Wyden Statement on Supreme Court's Pro-Gerrymandering Ruling
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 12, 2019
Nomination of Neomi J. Rao
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 7, 2019
Letter to Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Wyden, Merkley Call for Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention
Sen. Ron Wyden
Jan. 31, 2019
Letter to Nancy A. Berryhill - Trump Proposal Threatens Due Process in Social Security Appeals
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Merkley Asks FBI to Open Perjury Investigation into Secretary Nielsen
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 14, 2018
Walden Statement on Obamacare Ruling
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 14, 2018
Wyden Statement on Ruling that Affordable Care Act is Unconstitutional
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 7, 2018
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Burdensome Internet Sales Tax Collection Requirement
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 16, 2018
Bonamici Applauds Court Decision on Student Debt Relief
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 6, 2018
Wyden Votes No on Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 6, 2018
Merkley on Kavanaugh Confirmation: "a Dark Day"
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 6, 2018
Believe Women. Believe Survivors.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 5, 2018
Merkley Decries Senate Vote to Advance Kavanaugh
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 5, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 5, 2018
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 5, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 4, 2018
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 4, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Sen. Jeff Merkley Interviewed
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 3, 2018
Lawsuit Update: Merkley Files Emergency Motion in Lawsuit Over Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 2, 2018
Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeffery Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 28, 2018
Wyden Statement on FBI Investigation of Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 27, 2018
Rep. Huffman, House Dems to McConnell: Postpone Kavanaugh Proceedings
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 27, 2018
Wyden Statement on Testimony by Dr. Ford and Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 26, 2018
Merkley Files Lawsuit Asking Courts to Intervene, Halt Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 6, 2020
Wyden Reaction to Lawsuit Against NRA
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 6, 2020
Wyden and Clarke Introduce Bill to Eliminate Barriers to Fixing Critical Medical Equipment During the Pandemic
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 7, 2020
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 18, 2020
Following Supreme Court Action Protecting DACA Recipients from Imminent Deportation, Merkley Calls for Further Action
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2020
The DREAMers won (for now) and what we must do next
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2020
Wyden statement on Supreme Court ruling Donald Trump's attempts to end DACA protections unlawful
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 16, 2020
Another Step Toward Equality
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 15, 2020
Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding LGBTQ Rights, Calls for Senate to Pass Equality Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 26, 2020
Wyden Statement on Upcoming House Vote on FISA Amendment to Ban Warrantless Surveillance of Americans' Internet Activity
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 19, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 27, 2020
Whitehouse, Markey, Merkley, Schatz, Gillibrand Call on DC Circuit to Strike Down Trump EPA's Do-Nothing Power Plant Rule
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Merkley statement on Hunsaker nomination
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 21, 2019
Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Judicial Travel Accountability Act Unveiled In Congress
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 7, 2019
Wyden Files U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of Federal Civil Rights Law
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 4, 2019
Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Call on Interior Secretary to Terminate Acting BLM Director's Authority
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 27, 2019
Wyden Statement on Supreme Court's Pro-Gerrymandering Ruling
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 12, 2019
Nomination of Neomi J. Rao
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 7, 2019
Letter to Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Wyden, Merkley Call for Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention
Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 31, 2019
Letter to Nancy A. Berryhill - Trump Proposal Threatens Due Process in Social Security Appeals
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Merkley Asks FBI to Open Perjury Investigation into Secretary Nielsen
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 14, 2018
Walden Statement on Obamacare Ruling
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 14, 2018
Wyden Statement on Ruling that Affordable Care Act is Unconstitutional
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 7, 2018
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Burdensome Internet Sales Tax Collection Requirement
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 16, 2018
Bonamici Applauds Court Decision on Student Debt Relief
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 6, 2018
Wyden Votes No on Brett Kavanaugh
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 6, 2018
Merkley on Kavanaugh Confirmation: "a Dark Day"
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 6, 2018
Believe Women. Believe Survivors.
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 5, 2018
Merkley Decries Senate Vote to Advance Kavanaugh
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 5, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 5, 2018
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 5, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 4, 2018
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 4, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Sen. Jeff Merkley Interviewed
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 3, 2018
Lawsuit Update: Merkley Files Emergency Motion in Lawsuit Over Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 2, 2018
Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeffery Merkley
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 28, 2018
Wyden Statement on FBI Investigation of Brett Kavanaugh
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 27, 2018
Rep. Huffman, House Dems to McConnell: Postpone Kavanaugh Proceedings
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 27, 2018
Wyden Statement on Testimony by Dr. Ford and Brett Kavanaugh
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 26, 2018
Merkley Files Lawsuit Asking Courts to Intervene, Halt Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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