WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), announced with the Oregon delegation - Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) - that $2,217,708 is heading to the Oregon Manufacturing Extension P  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Charges Two Individuals with Acting as Agents of the PRC Government * Two nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC) made their initial appearances in federal court in Portland, Oregon, and Houston, Texas, yesterday to face charges issued out of the Northern District of California for acting as agents of the Government of the PRC without prior notification to the Attorney G  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Statement on Senate Republicans Passing the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed the Senate-version of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill." "Families lose; billionaires win. That's the heart of the Republican budget bill. Over the last 27 hours  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Merkley Statement on Senate Republicans Passing the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed the Senate-version of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill." "Families lose; billionaires win. That's the   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced today, alongside the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--that $2,217,708 is heading  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP * Merkley, Salinas Led Charge to Stop Elimination of Key Program for Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced today, alongside the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bo  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on June 30, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Frigates (FFGs) Current Navy plans call for procuring a total of 20 Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates./54 The first six ships in the class were named for people and U.S. Navy ships of the Revolutionary War and the early republic: * On October 7, 2020, the Navy announced that  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on June 30, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Changes to Names of Navy Ships Statutory Provision 10 U.S.C. Sec.8662(b) states, "The Secretary of the Navy may change the name of any vessel bought for the Navy." Using this authority, the Secretary of the Navy may select a new name for an existing ship that has been purchased   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Oregon Tool Inc., Portland, Oregon, a producer of professional-grade cutting tools, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The letter addresses the inclusion request for chainsaws filed by the North American Die Casting Association under the Section 232 tariff process. Oregon Tool expresses concern that NADCA's request does not meet the criteria for inclusion. In the letter, Nicole Keen, General Counsel   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) on June 30, 2025, by disability policy analyst Scott D. Szymendera. Here are excerpts: * * * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work situations - such  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Myrtle Point Center in Roseburg Relocating * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Coos County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release Billions in Funds K-12 Schools Across America are Counting On * Nearly $7 billion in funding approved by Congress in March is blocked just weeks away from the start of the school year Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement demanding th  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release Billions in Funds K-12 Schools Across America are Counting On Nearly $7 billion in funding approved by Congress in March is blocked just weeks away from the start of the school year * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate App  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48587) on June 30, 2025, entitled "U.S. Coal Industry Trends" by energy policy analyst Lexie Ryan. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. coal industry has seen a decline in the amount of coal mined and consumed - although mining efficiency has improved. The industry's U.S. employment has declined 92% over a century. U.S. coal consumption and production peaked in 2007 and 2008, respectivel  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Wyden Condemns Passage of Cruel Senate Republican Budget Washington, D.C. -- Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement condemning the passage of the Senate Republican reconciliation bill: "People all over this country are starved for opportunity, crushed by the cost of living and unable   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Blast Republicans for Defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump's Big Bad Bill * Senate Parliamentarian Ruling Advised Republican Provision to Defund Planned Parenthood Can Stay in Budget Bill Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Senate   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Wyden, Warren, Gillibrand, and Sanders Demand Answers on Reckless Rollout of AI Tools at Social Security Public reporting highlighted that an AI tool program delayed the processing of retirement claims by 25% * Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., along with Senators Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie  more