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Oct. 10, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Praises Grant for Portland-Based Non-Profit, Highlights Local Veteran's Story
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 1, 2014
Merkley Announces $9 Million in Federal Grants for Homeless Veterans in Oregon
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 31, 2014
Congress Passes Merkley Bill in Veterans Compromise
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 30, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Praises Passage of the Veterans Affairs Reform Bill
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 25, 2014
Letter to Harry Reid, Majority Leader of the Senate, and John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Congress Must Stay in Session Until VA Problems Addressed
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 16, 2014
Vote Explanation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 11, 2014
Making Continuing Appropriations During a Government Shutdown
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 9, 2014
Following New Report, Oregon Senators Call for Changes at Local VA Hospitals and Accountability for Those Who Let Down Oregon's Veterans
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 5, 2014
Merkley Announces Wins for Oregon Jobs as Two Appropriations Bills Pass Through Committee
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2014
Wyden, Merkley and Sanders Introduce New Bill to Bring Accountability to the VA
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 3, 2014
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 30, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Statement in Response to Shinseki Resignation
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 30, 2014
Merkley Statement on VA Secretary Shinseki's Resignation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 29, 2014
Merkley Calls for VA Secretary Shinseki's Resignation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 27, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Visits Portland VA Medical Center; Discusses Regional Services and National Wait Time Allegations
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 16, 2014
Senator Merkley Marks Military Appreciation Month by Co-Sponsoring Legislation to Prevent Suicide Among Veterans
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 8, 2014
Murkowski Joins Walsh to Fight Veteran Suicide Epidemic
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 6, 2014
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House - Don't Leave Jobless Veterans Behind
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 27, 2014
Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 27, 2014
Merkley Denounces Republican Obstruction of Vets Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 12, 2014
Wyden Statement on Overturning Veteran Pension Reductions
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 12, 2014
Merkley Applauds Passage of Bill to Reverse Military Retiree Cuts
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 10, 2014
Merkley Votes to Remove Military Retiree Cuts
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 31, 2014
Wyden Cosponsors Bill to Provide Justice to Servicemembers Discharged Over Sexual Orientation
Sen. Ron Wyden
Jan. 15, 2014
Space Launch Liability Indemnification Extension Act
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 15, 2014
Bonamici Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Bill for 2014
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 23, 2013
Letter to Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs - Urge VA to Reevaluate Claims Related to C-123 Aircraft Agent Orange Exposure
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 16, 2013
Wyden Statement on Bonneville Power Administration Inspector General Report
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 28, 2013
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - VA Disability Claims Backlog
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 6, 2013
Bonamici Announces Housing Vouchers for Washington County Homeless VeteransBonamici Announces Housing Vouchers for Washington County Homeless Veterans
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
April 29, 2013
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Reduce V-A Claims Backlog
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 17, 2013
Burr and Wyden Seek to Strengthen VA's Pension Program and Protect America's Veterans
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 26, 2013
Wyden Statement on Full Funding of Tuition Assistance Programs for National Guard Members
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 15, 2013
Bonamici Working for Bipartisan Plan to Close Skills Gap
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 5, 2013
Letter to Secretary Shinseki - LGBT Rights
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 13, 2012
Veterans Affairs Department Agrees to GI Bill Housing Allowance Fix for OIT Students
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 5, 2012
Bonamici, Walden Introduce Bill to Preserve Health Insurance Coverage for Military Retirees
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 28, 2012
Letter to Jessica Wright, Assistant Secretary of Defense - Support for the National Guard and Reserve Outreach and Reintegration Programs
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 19, 2012
Merkley: No Excuse for GOP Obstruction of Vets Jobs Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 11, 2012
Begich Introduces Proposal to Hire Veterans to Assist with Marine Debris Cleanup
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 29, 2012
Merkley Calls on Congress to Pass Veterans' Jobs Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 1, 2012
Mikulski, Harkin, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Stop Colleges from Peddling Worthless Degrees
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 13, 2012
Letter to Eric Shinseki, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - GI Bill
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 6, 2012
Wyden and Kohl Investigate Pension Poaching in VA's Pension Program at Aging Committee Hearing
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 6, 2012
Letter to Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Assist in Educating Elderly Veterans
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 20, 2012
Mikulski, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Veterans' Education Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 2, 2012
Letter to Eric Shinsek, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 7, 2011
Markey, Wyden Call on CMS to Release IAH Program Guidelines for Medicare Savings
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 4, 2011
Boxer, Israel, Begich & Merkley Introduce Bill to Help End Veteran Homelessness
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 26, 2011
Wyden, Merkley, DeFazio Issue Statement on VA's Announcement on the Future of the Roseburg VA Hospital
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 10, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Praises Grant for Portland-Based Non-Profit, Highlights Local Veteran's Story
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 1, 2014
Merkley Announces $9 Million in Federal Grants for Homeless Veterans in Oregon
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 31, 2014
Congress Passes Merkley Bill in Veterans Compromise
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 30, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Praises Passage of the Veterans Affairs Reform Bill
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 25, 2014
Letter to Harry Reid, Majority Leader of the Senate, and John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Congress Must Stay in Session Until VA Problems Addressed
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 16, 2014
Vote Explanation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 11, 2014
Making Continuing Appropriations During a Government Shutdown
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 9, 2014
Following New Report, Oregon Senators Call for Changes at Local VA Hospitals and Accountability for Those Who Let Down Oregon's Veterans
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 5, 2014
Merkley Announces Wins for Oregon Jobs as Two Appropriations Bills Pass Through Committee
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2014
Wyden, Merkley and Sanders Introduce New Bill to Bring Accountability to the VA
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 3, 2014
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 30, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Statement in Response to Shinseki Resignation
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 30, 2014
Merkley Statement on VA Secretary Shinseki's Resignation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 29, 2014
Merkley Calls for VA Secretary Shinseki's Resignation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 27, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Visits Portland VA Medical Center; Discusses Regional Services and National Wait Time Allegations
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 16, 2014
Senator Merkley Marks Military Appreciation Month by Co-Sponsoring Legislation to Prevent Suicide Among Veterans
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 8, 2014
Murkowski Joins Walsh to Fight Veteran Suicide Epidemic
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 6, 2014
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House - Don't Leave Jobless Veterans Behind
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 27, 2014
Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 27, 2014
Merkley Denounces Republican Obstruction of Vets Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 12, 2014
Wyden Statement on Overturning Veteran Pension Reductions
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 12, 2014
Merkley Applauds Passage of Bill to Reverse Military Retiree Cuts
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 10, 2014
Merkley Votes to Remove Military Retiree Cuts
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 31, 2014
Wyden Cosponsors Bill to Provide Justice to Servicemembers Discharged Over Sexual Orientation
Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 15, 2014
Space Launch Liability Indemnification Extension Act
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 15, 2014
Bonamici Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Bill for 2014
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 23, 2013
Letter to Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs - Urge VA to Reevaluate Claims Related to C-123 Aircraft Agent Orange Exposure
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 16, 2013
Wyden Statement on Bonneville Power Administration Inspector General Report
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 28, 2013
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - VA Disability Claims Backlog
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 6, 2013
Bonamici Announces Housing Vouchers for Washington County Homeless VeteransBonamici Announces Housing Vouchers for Washington County Homeless Veterans
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
April 29, 2013
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Reduce V-A Claims Backlog
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 17, 2013
Burr and Wyden Seek to Strengthen VA's Pension Program and Protect America's Veterans
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 26, 2013
Wyden Statement on Full Funding of Tuition Assistance Programs for National Guard Members
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 15, 2013
Bonamici Working for Bipartisan Plan to Close Skills Gap
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 5, 2013
Letter to Secretary Shinseki - LGBT Rights
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 13, 2012
Veterans Affairs Department Agrees to GI Bill Housing Allowance Fix for OIT Students
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 5, 2012
Bonamici, Walden Introduce Bill to Preserve Health Insurance Coverage for Military Retirees
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 28, 2012
Letter to Jessica Wright, Assistant Secretary of Defense - Support for the National Guard and Reserve Outreach and Reintegration Programs
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 19, 2012
Merkley: No Excuse for GOP Obstruction of Vets Jobs Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 11, 2012
Begich Introduces Proposal to Hire Veterans to Assist with Marine Debris Cleanup
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 29, 2012
Merkley Calls on Congress to Pass Veterans' Jobs Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 1, 2012
Mikulski, Harkin, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Stop Colleges from Peddling Worthless Degrees
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 13, 2012
Letter to Eric Shinseki, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - GI Bill
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 6, 2012
Wyden and Kohl Investigate Pension Poaching in VA's Pension Program at Aging Committee Hearing
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 6, 2012
Letter to Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Assist in Educating Elderly Veterans
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 20, 2012
Mikulski, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Veterans' Education Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 2, 2012
Letter to Eric Shinsek, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 7, 2011
Markey, Wyden Call on CMS to Release IAH Program Guidelines for Medicare Savings
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 4, 2011
Boxer, Israel, Begich & Merkley Introduce Bill to Help End Veteran Homelessness
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 26, 2011
Wyden, Merkley, DeFazio Issue Statement on VA's Announcement on the Future of the Roseburg VA Hospital
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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