Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We've made great progress, but we must do more to prevent & prosecute hate crimes & ensure equality under the law & freedom from persecution — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Hate crimes tear at our collective spirit, create divisions in our communities, and worst of all, victimize people for being who they are — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Six years ago the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act added protections against crimes based on gender/identity, disability & sexual orientation — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Saving for retirement shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for the 1%—every American family needs an affordable and accessible retirement plan — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We need to narrow the CEO/worker retirement gap, grow middle class incomes, and ensure all Americans have access to retirement savings plans — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Unbelievable—It’s simply wrong when the top 100 CEO retirement savings equal those of 116 million Americans combined https://t.co/eNqdgytvPR — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Heading to the Senate floor to urge Congress to reauthorize #LWCF and support full funding for #Oregon's public lands and outdoor economy — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy #AmericanBeerDay to #Oregon's local and craft brewers. You employ thousands of Oregonians AND brew a darn good pint of beer. Cheers! 🍻 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Thanks @AmerAcadPeds for your hard work and dedication to keeping our kids healthy and safe! #EveryChildNeeds #AAP15 https://t.co/fxCR8a0NCD — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @LisaCostelloWV: "Let's raise our voices...essential that we have strong regulation of e-cigarettes...let's get this done." Thx @SenJeff… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We’ve waited SIX years for the @FDA's tobacco regs—Let’s end this irresponsible inaction, put our kids' health first & #ActOnTobacco #AAP15 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

#DidYouKnow—Nearly 1 in 7 high school students has used ecigs in the last 30 days? We need common sense tobacco reforms #ActOnTobacco #AAP15 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I'm standing with 200 pediatricians to issue a call to action to urge the @WhiteHouse to #ActOnTobacco and finalize new tobacco regs #AAP15 — PolitiTweet.org

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TODAY: Speaking w/@AmerAcadPeds at the "Rally for Children"—It’s time for the Administration to #ActOnTobacco #AAP15 https://t.co/pZ4dbPFpMh — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth I stand w/the millions of American women & families who have battled this disease https://t.co/zdpThfMCFJ — PolitiTweet.org

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Agree 100%—We must act now to protect our national treasures https://t.co/OkQQwCTiRF — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Climate change is an urgent threat that requires urgent action—the #CleanPowerPlan displays US's bold leadership in taking on this challenge — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

#CleanPowerPlan lawsuits are 100% backwards—we can't let polluters continue to threaten public health #ActOnClimate https://t.co/YdQxDwND0c — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Climate change is a moral issue and one we can no longer ignore #ActOnClimate #CleanPowerPlan https://t.co/2fHLZAG5PS — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s official—The @EPA has published the single most significant step this country has ever taken to tackle carbon pollution #CleanPowerPlan — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Great pit-stop at Camp 18 in Elsie after speaking w/the @OregonAFLCIO @AFLCIO today! https://t.co/zEUN3tiwYa — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @OregonAFLCIO: .@SenJeffMerkley breaks down how we need an economy that works for workers. #FightForAChange #1u https://t.co/fHRDLFUDnI — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

#GOP threatening to not pay US bills—#FlashbackFriday QUIZ: Who said this & thought risking default was a bad idea? https://t.co/DfNOKxYUEw — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

#ICYMI Not paying your bills on time is fiscally irresponsible https://t.co/UcCbm6xIxh — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Great to meet Sara Kirschenbaum to hear about her 100 letters journey from #PDX to DC to stop nuclear proliferation https://t.co/oKrK0xrHz3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Acts of hate are unacceptable—glad to see #PDX community coming together to support the Ahavath Achim congregation: https://t.co/k7VByI55Uu — PolitiTweet.org

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Capt. Sponenburgh and the #MonumentsMen are being honored today at the @USCapitol with the #CongressionalGoldMedal https://t.co/A4OebRbUlN — PolitiTweet.org

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#DidYouKnow Capt. Mark Sponenburgh—an Oregonian—was one of #MonumentsMen who saved cultural artifacts during #WWII? https://t.co/JWVtRXFGsM — PolitiTweet.org

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Ensuring our tax code recognizes gay and lesbian couples is another step forward for tax reform and #LGBT #equality https://t.co/f976mm8gOr — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @APLU_News: Thanks @RonWyden & @SenJeffMerkley for championing landmark legislation to address college affordability https://t.co/lmZWuB… — PolitiTweet.org