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Senator Jeff Merkley
.@Oregonian is right on Vet Jobs. "This is no way to run a country - and no way to treat the people who fought for it." http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/09/keeping_veterans_off_the_senat.html#cmpid=v2modk_be_smoref_twitt …
Congressional Pay Raise? Worst idea ever. Cut food stamps while boosting Senate salaries? No way! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/28/obama-pay-raise-congress_n_2377714.html …
Lets Go Beavers! Cheering them on from DC #alamobowl pic.twitter.com/e2qL8inb
Will be on @upwithchris tomorrow morning, 8 AM ET on @msnbc to give an update on filibuster reform. Let's fix the Senate #uppers
Will be talking with @ezraklein tonight on @maddow about the need for strong filibuster reform. Tune in!
Americans should have the right to know how the government is interpreting the plain language of the law. #FISA
Will be on MSNBC in a few minutes to talk filibuster reform. Tune in!
An open democratic society like ours should not be governed by secret law. #FISA
Freedom & Liberty are bedrock principles of our govt. Voted No on NDAA bc we cannot continue to allow indefinite detention w.out due process
1 of the most pressing challenges is to reverse potentially devastating climate change. Kerry understands need to tackle this threat head on
John Kerry will make an excellent SoS. He understands that US needs to work closely with allies to address the world’s most pressing issues.
When the House returns from break, it should take up Senate middle-class tax cuts bill, pass it, and send it to the President without delay.
James Madison on Supermajority rule: "The fundamental principle of free government would be reversed."
Alexander Hamilton on Supermajority rule: "tedious delays; continual negotiations and intrigue; contemptible compromises of the public good"
Senator Merkley is on the Senate floor right now talking about filibuster reform.
Just talked w. @mgsledge and @HuntsmanAbby on @HuffpostLive about the need for debate on FISA and to fix the filibuster http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/senator-merkley-interview-on-fisa-and-filibuster-reform/50c8e95802a7607aeb00028b …
VIDEO: We need a talking filibuster to end routine obstruction in the US Senate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snprp-36dMk&feature=youtu.be …
I took to the white board to explain my "talking filibuster" proposal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snprp-36dMk&feature=youtu.be …
We must put an end to LGBT employment discrimination. I talked with @chrisgeidner of @buzzfeed on my efforts. http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/workplace-protections-for-lgbt-workers-remain-stal …
The formula we use to adjust cost-of-living for seniors needs to reflect real costs they face, not budgetary fantasies of Washington.
The voters sent a message to Congress to focus on jobs and fairness -- not cutting benefits for people who have worked all their lives.
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