Key Democrats voting 'Hell no!' on GOP funding bill and say Trump owns any govt. shutdown
Sens. Tina Smith (D-MN) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) join MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart to discuss their plans to vote against a Republican bill to continuing funding the government saying Republicans have not negotiated with them at all and Donald Trump will own any government shutdown if it occurs.
Democrats Clear Way for GOP Funding Bill, Ending Threat of Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON—The leader of Senate Democrats moved to take the threat of a government shutdown off the table, following a grueling intraparty fight in which lawmakers struggled with how best to resist President Trump’s fast-paced efforts to slim down federal agencies.
Schumer to vote for GOP measure to avert government shutdown
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
Democrats divided on whether to shut down government or vote with GOP
Trump needs Senate Democrats’ votes, but they are still weighing whether to use this rare point of leverage and risk taking blame for a shutdown.
Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown
The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to avoid a shutdown or block the bill and be blamed for triggering one.
Senate Democrats say they'll oppose GOP funding bill as government shutdown deadline looms
N.Y., and other Senate Democrats said they'll oppose the six-month GOP government spending bill and want a one-month CR instead.
Government shutdown soon? Senate Democrats say they won't support House budget bill
Senate Democrats have vowed to shut down the federal government rather than support a House-approved budget resolution to avert a pending government shutdown at the end of the day Friday.
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Democratic Senator Says ‘Now Is the Moment’ to ‘Take on Tyrant’ Trump
Jeff Merkley (D-OR) urged fellow Democrats to “take on” President Donald Trump on Thursday, arguing that “the best time to ...
Readers respond: We protect the places we love
I was born and raised in the Willamette Valley and believe that we preserve and protect the places we love. My husband and I ...
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U.S. Senate Democrats ‘Demand’ HHS Secretary Kennedy Launch National Vaccination Campaign to Stop Spread of Measles and Save Lives
U.S. Senate Democrats ‘Demand’ HHS Secretary Kennedy Launch National Vaccination Campaign to Stop Spread of Measles and Save ...
Meet the Press NOW – March 13
President Trump stands by his move to impose new tariffs on trading partners amidst economic turmoil. CNBC Senior Economics ...
Wyden, Merkley speak with constituents about Trump's joint address to Congress
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon held their own events Tuesday in response to Trump's address to Congress.
Under the Dome: Dan Bishop likely heading toward confirmation
Former Rep. Dan Bishop’s nomination to be deputy director of budget for the Office of Management and Budget is now heading to ...
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley on town halls, tariffs and potential government shutdown
Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with NewsWatch 12 ahead of town hall meetings in Jackson and Josephine County on Sunday, March 16.
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Senators push for California recreation area’s expansion to Oregon
Wyden and Merkley argued that extending the area would protect wildlife and benefit fishing and recreation industries.
Readers respond: Constitutional crisis no time for games
Jeff Merkley can do better. He can be a leader for us in this time. He must stop playing party games and show us what he and ...