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  1. Senator Jeff Merkley shared a link via The Ed Show.
    Yesterday
    Talked to Ed yesterday on why we need strong filibuster reform that includes the "talking filibuster." If we don't end the secret, silent filibuster that is haunting the Senate, we will never be able to take on the big challenges we face as a nation. SHARE if you agree.
    Senator Merkley on filibuster reform
    www.msnbc.msn.com
    Jan. 7: Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has proposed meaningful rules to stop the "silent filibuster," but Republicans aren't exactly on board. Sen. Merkley joins Ed Schultz to discuss his plan to fix the filibuster.
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  3. Senator Jeff Merkley
    December 30, 2012
    Voted No on the extension of FISA because we must have more oversight over this broad surveillance program that may spy on Americans without a warrant. In order to have a full debate on the extent of powers granted to our national security ...agencies in post-9/11 laws, such as the Patriot Act and the FISA Amendments, we must have transparency in how those laws are interpreted by the courts. An open, democratic society like ours should not be governed by secret interpretations of laws.See More
    Photo: Voted No on the extension of FISA because we must have more oversight over this broad surveillance program that may spy on Americans without a warrant. In order to have a full debate on the extent of powers granted to our national security agencies in post-9/11 laws, such as the Patriot Act and the FISA Amendments, we must have transparency in how those laws are interpreted by the courts. An open, democratic society like ours should not be governed by secret interpretations of laws.
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  5. Senator Jeff Merkley shared a link.
    December 22, 2012
    It is outrageous that at this point in the path towards equality under the law in America, members of the GLBT community are still denied fundamental, everyday privileges as a part of their daily lives, be it housing, be it in restaurants, be it in employment. None of that is acceptable.
    Workplace Protections For LGBT Workers Remain Stalled
    www.buzzfeed.com
    Neither the Congress nor the White House have taken action on a law to stop anti-LGBT job discrimination or an executive order to ban contractors from doing so. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Jared Pol...
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  6. Senator Jeff Merkley shared a link.
    December 20, 2012
    Last week, I was thrilled to accept a seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee. There is no clearer statement of values and priorities than how our government allocates its resources. I look forward to bringing common-sense, Oregon values to the national conversation in this new role.
    Merkley wins seat on Appropriations Committee; Wyden keeps posts but boosts power
    www.oregonlive.com
    The freshman Democrat's appointment fills an Oregon seat left empty since 1996
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  7. Senator Jeff Merkley shared a link.
    December 19, 2012
    We need to reform the Senate, and that means bringing back the talking filibuster. We must put an end to routine obstruction that stops us from taking on the big issues our nation faces. Please share if you agree!
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