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We Must Free America From Overseas Oil

Senator Merkley announced the introduction of the Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act, which will set into law the goal of achieving independence from overseas oil in the next 20 years and provides a specific plan for achieving it.

The Bluegrass Boondoggle

Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the Bluegrass Boondoggle, a tax subsidy for millionaires and billionaires who own racehorses.

Our National Guardsmen and Guardswomen Deserve Our Support

Senator Merkley rose to the floor to speak out against the treatment of PFC Chelsea Wells of Milton-Freewater, who enlisted in Dec. 2007 and signed a contract for a $20,000 MOS bonus. The first half of the bonus was paid on time following her initial training. However, when she was due to receive the second half of her bonus in Dec. 2010, the Guard refused to pay, claiming that she was never qualified in the first place. Worse yet, the Guard said it intends to seek recoupment of the first half of the bonus.

The Consequences of Default

Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the consequences of defaulting on working families.