Sen. Merkley Issues Statement on Defense Spending
August 23, 2018
August 23, 2018
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement regarding the combined Labor-Health and Human Services-Defense appropriations bill:
"I voted for this bill today because it includes important priorities for Oregon and our nation, including training the National Guard to fight wildfires, supporting nursing workforce development, conducting critical medical research, and boosting career and technical education.
"I . . .
"I voted for this bill today because it includes important priorities for Oregon and our nation, including training the National Guard to fight wildfires, supporting nursing workforce development, conducting critical medical research, and boosting career and technical education.
"I . . .