Senator Jeff Merkley
.@Oregonian is right on Vet Jobs. "This is no way to run a country - and no way to treat the people who fought for it." http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/09/keeping_veterans_off_the_senat.html#cmpid=v2modk_be_smoref_twitt …
Yesterday, I released a memo to colleagues on why we need the talking filibuster and how it would work. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/jeff-merkley-filibuster-reform_n_2287831.html …
The results are in. Americans want a return to the talking filibuster http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/12/filibuster-reform-poll.php …
Congratulations Sen-elect @elizabethforma for selection to Banking Committee. Can't wait to work with her to fight for working families.
I am thrilled to join the Senate Appropriations Committee and follow in the footsteps of my mentor, Senator Mark Hatfield.
Raising the age of Medicare eligibility is completely unacceptable. Consider this trial balloon is a lead balloon. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2012/12/12/liberals-warn-obama-we-will-fight-any-hike-in-medicare-age/ …
Leading Scholars: Constitution and Tradition Support Changing Filibuster Rules by Majority Vote http://www.brennancenter.org/content/resource/leading_scholars_constitution_and_tradition_support_changing_filibuster_rul …
HSBC engages in massive money laundering aiding drug trafficking & terrorism and not one person goes to jail? Too big to jail? Unbelievable.
I am shocked by today’s horrific and deeply disturbing events at Clackamas Town Center. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected.
Senate must allow debate/amendments on FISA. Let's close loopholes that allow gov't to spy on Americans w/out a warrant http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/12/warrantless-wiretapping-fisa-authorization-reform-bill …
RT @NowWithAlex VIDEO: @SenJeffMerkley on why we need filibuster reform, NOW http://video.msnbc.msn.com/now-with-alex-wagner/50161955 … …
Will be on @NowWithAlex on @MSNBC in 15 minutes to talk about my efforts to fix the filibuster. Tune in!
The Supreme Court has an opportunity to bring justice to millions of Americans who seek equality under the law. I hope they do so.
House should take up Senate bill to extend the middle class tax cuts. They shouldn't be held hostage for bonus breaks for the best off #my2k
The silent filibuster is hurting our ability to tackle the big issues we face as Americans. Let's change the rules in January.
4. It should be a huge deal to object to a majority vote. If you want to block a majority vote, you should make your case on the floor.
3. @alfranken has a good idea. We should require 41 votes to extend debate #fixthefilibuster
2. Why would anyone object to a conference committee starting deliberations? Let's get rid of the filibusters you need to start a conf cmtte
1. We need to get rid of filibusters on the motion to proceed #fixthefilibuster
Senator Merkley on floor talking "talking filibuster." Tune in!
Leader Reid has filed 387 cloture motions to break filibusters over the last 6 years. LBJ over 6 years? Just 1. #fixthefilibuster
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