Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Women have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. If we’re going achieve gender equality in the workforce, we have to fight to do way better on child care, ensure women aren’t squeezed out of their jobs, and demand that women are compensated fairly for their work. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Senators are publicly pressuring the GA SOS to resign & reportedly pushing him in private to throw out legal ballot… https://t.co/h470uM9mBd — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We went over this in January: #NoWarWithIran. The constitution gives Congress—not the president!—the authority to declare war. There’s no military solution to the serious challenges we face with Iran. This saber-rattling is dangerous and reckless. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @americanrivers: Great news today in the effort to restore the Klamath River, salmon and justice in the basin! @TheYurokTribe, Karuk Tri… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

On their way out the door, the Trump admin is gifting a precious American wilderness jewel—the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—to fossil fuel companies. This is just wrong. Let’s pursue every avenue to try to stop it. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I’ve been saying it for years, and I’m glad to have others join in on the call. The Electoral College is an outdated system that distorts the will of the voters. It’s well past time that we pass my constitutional amendment to abolish it. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We’re receiving great news when it comes to the effectiveness of COVID vaccines. But it will be on the incoming Biden administration to manage the distribution of these vaccines. Delays in the transition hurt the planning process. It’s time for the GSA to act. — PolitiTweet.org

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Chad Wolf has been illegally serving as the head of DHS for months. Throughout that time, he’s advanced the Trump admin’s attacks on Dreamers. I’m glad a federal judge has rejected these attacks from a man who is unfit to lead any part of our federal government. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DFADCoalition: Take it from @SpeakerPelosi, @SenJeffMerkley, @RepSarbanes and leaders from the 170+ organizations of the @DFADCoalition… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

New natural gas plants are not a "bridge" to carbon-neutral energy. They are a planet-killing landmine. https://t.co/Jq7Z9nz13w — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Having a president who believes in science, listens to experts and works to control this virus will be a welcome change. It’s something we haven’t seen over the course of this pandemic. Not only will this be a welcome change—most importantly, it will save lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

As the GOP was providing their donors & the wealthiest Americans with billions in tax breaks, they were also sneaking in provisions that would raise taxes on nearly everyone else. That law was a giveaway to the richest & big corps, paid for by taxpayers making less than $75K a yr — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The Senate should be back to work on Covid relief for small businesses and working families. We should be taking up the HEROES Act to invest in PPE and provide hospitals with critical resources. We should not be back to stacking our courts with Trump judicial nominees. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Now up to 11 straight days of 100,000+ cases… Our health care system cannot keep up if we continue at this pace. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Let’s be clear: Our work didn’t stop on election day. We’re just getting started. The American people have delivered a mandate for progress. Now is the time to get to work and push to make real changes that improve people’s lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating in Oregon and around the world! Wishing you all light and joy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Trump weaponized executive orders to harm our environment, speed up climate chaos, and hand our public lands over to fossil fuel companies. President-elect Biden must be prepared to reverse these orders and use his authority to fight against climate chaos on day one. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Still in denial. The incoming Biden admin faces a pandemic & economic crisis. They need to be able to respond to the magnitude of these problems. No more delays. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @SenJeffMerkley: We’re entering a 3rd wave of the pandemic—and, sadly, this will be the largest outbreak yet. It’s crucial that we all w… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Reports that Pfizer CEO is cashing in on the pandemic at the same time they’re using taxpayer-funded tech for vaccine development are troubling. Doing this while also charging American taxpayers more per dose than other companies are charging demands accountability. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

During a transition, America is already at risk of adversaries trying to take advantage of flux in our government. Now Trump is installing political hacks at DOD & causing turmoil in our national security leadership. This is not just self-serving and petty—it’s dangerous. — PolitiTweet.org

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Cruelty upon cruelty: ICE is moving ahead with the deportation of its victims, despite the fact that they would be crucial witnesses for any investigations. These deportations must be stopped. We need answers to hold accountable the perpetrators of this unspeakable violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Democracy in Hong Kong is gasping for air. These duly elected, pro-democracy lawmakers were forced out of their positions by a new directive from Beijing. It is critical that the U.S. and all allies of freedom come together to recognize and condemn this authoritarian powergrab. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We’ve seen four years of a government run by and for the powerful rather than the people. Let’s fight for working families by listening to what families actually want and need! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The Trump admin has sought to corrupt our census & ended the 2020 count early. I fought for extensions, but Trump was determined to bias results & undercount minority communities. This bias is incredibly alarming, as the census affects federal resources & representation. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Today is the 7th straight day of 100,000+ COVID cases. I would say it’s unbelievable, but sadly, it’s all too believable. This is the direct result of the president’s failure of leadership and refusal to treat this like the crisis it is. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We’ve been through some dark days over the last 4 years. On Nov. 3, the American people spoke, resoundingly. They want to change course & move forward. They want to see progress on health care, housing, education & climate. We have a mandate to deliver & I’m ready to get to work. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Veterans Day stands as a reminder of the vast debt that we all owe to our veterans who bravely worked, at home and abroad, to defend our freedom. Along with Oregonians everywhere, I thank all who have served and their families for their strength and resilience. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

It’s time for the GSA to acknowledge the results and allow the Biden transition team to get to work on behalf of the American people. Donald Trump can live in his own fantasy world and refuse to concede, but that should have no bearing on our government. There’s work to be done. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The evil that we’ve seen flow from Trump’s family separation policy will continue to reverberate in the lives of these children forever. We need a full accounting of who is responsible, and we need to use the full force of our government to reunite these kids with their families. — PolitiTweet.org