Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Merkley Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget Proposal
April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following opening statement from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "The President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal":
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Sen. Merkley's remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
Thank you, Chairman Graham, for convening this hearing.
And thank you, Director Vought, for being here today to discuss the Presid . . .
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Sen. Merkley's remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
Thank you, Chairman Graham, for convening this hearing.
And thank you, Director Vought, for being here today to discuss the Presid . . .