Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @SenWarren: I’m very glad that the Supreme Court reaffirmed that federal anti-discrimination laws protect LGBTQ+ workers. I joined @SenJ… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Next up: Senate passage of the #EqualityAct — let's finish the job and enshrine into federal law equality for all LGBTQ Americans in their homes and their workplaces, and at doctor’s offices, stores, and schools, once and for all! Cc: @SenateMajLdr — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

HUGE VICTORY! Workplace discrim against LGBTQ Americans is now illegal everywhere, as it should be. On the heels of Trump’s despicable rollback of LGBTQ health care protections Friday, this is a reminder that the fight for true equality continues every day https://t.co/tEA8Mt2SPw — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @KTVZ: Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., today led all six Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation in pushing the Trump adminis… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Cruelty & bigotry is the driving force of this administration. They should be working to get a handle on COVID, a crisis that‘s killed more than 113,000 Americans ON THEIR WATCH. Instead, they’re busy making sure LGBTQ Americans can be discriminated against when they need care. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @Alison_Galvani: Voting by mail is imperative to protect public health. We have a constitutional obligation to provide equitable opportu… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @NAPAWF: Thank you @maziehirono, @gillibrandny, @SenKamalaHarris, @SenBlumenthal, @SenJeffMerkley,@SenMarkey, @SenWarren, and @PattyMurr… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Voting by mail should be implemented nationwide. Pass it on. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Today I led 31 Senators in a call for $47B in financial support for students & higher ed institutions in the next coronavirus aid bill. Higher Ed is a ladder to opportunity for countless Americans & builds a competitive workforce. We must protect it. https://t.co/rtABK3vBsb — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @SenatorTomUdall: The Trump administration has failed to issue #CARESAct #COVID19 relief funds to Tribal schools. This is leaving native… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Let me get this straight. Trump wants to “respect the military” by: 1) overruling the Pentagon and 2) continuing to honor generals who fought AGAINST the United States of America in order to continue enslaving, abusing, and murdering Black people? https://t.co/zrdyeYyDxp — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Our nation's capitol is racism embodied. It has more Americans than two states, but no voting representation in the House or Senate! Why? Because until recently, it was a majority Black population. This has to end. Support #DCStatehoodNow. https://t.co/hz85Yzfkb0 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @SenJeffMerkley: THREAD: Coronavirus has understandably been off front pages this last week, but 113,000 Americans have died from COVID-… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @BLMNational: Happy anniversary to @BLMOregon's Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument! #GreatOutdoorsMonth https://t.co/8bUn8b5sdY — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

.@realdonaldtrump has failed in all ways to present an adequate, actionable national plan, even as the death toll in our country surpasses 113,000. He is sticking his head in the sand and, in doing so, leaving people to die & crippling the economy. (16/16) https://t.co/I7OJ99flA9 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We made clear that the plan must “use testing data to protect the public health,” which would require “unprecedented investment in and implementation of a robust public health workforce and infrastructure” to perform contact tracing & leverage data produced by mass testing. (15/) https://t.co/Cc60oaKfE7 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We made clear that the plan must “prioritize the health and safety of the entire population in using testing to inform policy decisions.” (14/) https://t.co/cLPC5BuxHr — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We made clear that the plan must “work to efficiently and comprehensively administer tests across the United States.” (13/) https://t.co/WFUw1A6Jxa — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We made clear that the plan must “create a pipeline for the development and manufacturing of tests and testing supplies.” (12/) https://t.co/9WUr29cCnl — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

“The development of a comprehensive national strategic plan of action within 30 days is essential […] The plan should include […] concrete numbers for capacity targets, corresponding supply needs, and timelines for completion…” (11/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

In fact, we sent a letter to @realdonaldtrump outlining exactly what needed to be in the plan that his administration submits to Congress. Here’s what we laid out: (10/) https://t.co/eEUPaV2Oys — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

All of these things that the “strategic testing plan” doesn’t explain are issues that my colleagues and I have specifically called for so that we can begin safely reopening the country while keeping the virus contained. (9/) https://t.co/R4eoyCZxE8 — PolitiTweet.org

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7. This “strategic testing plan” DOES NOT explain HOW the administration will use health disparities data to ensure no community is without the necessary resources. (8/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

6. The “strategic testing plan” DOES NOT explain HOW the administration will meet the needs of vulnerable communities, including rural communities, communities of color, older populations, and more. (7/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

5. This “strategic testing plan” DOES NOT explain HOW the administration plans to implement testing for return to work and school, despite the President’s insistence that stay-at-home orders be lifted. (6/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

4. This “strategic testing plan” DOES NOT explain HOW the administration will promote the development of better tests that are both more accurate and deliver more rapid results. (5/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

3. This “strategic testing plan” DOES NOT explain HOW the administration will address current testing supply shortages, expand testing capacity, or propose a more aggressive test and trace strategy. (4/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

2. This “strategic testing plan” DOES NOT include guidance for testing targets. It summarizes already available and conflicting literature on the subject, without clarifying further. (3/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Here are just a few of the things that were NOT included in @realdonaldtrump’s “plan”: 1. This “strategic testing plan” DOES NOT include a national plan on testing. How that’s possible, I can’t even begin to tell you. (2/) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

THREAD: Coronavirus has understandably been off front pages this last week, but 113,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Cases are spiking across the country. And the "strategic testing plan" the @WhiteHouse recently submitted is a joke. Let’s look at its many shortcomings... — PolitiTweet.org