Sen. Merkley: Proposed Regulations For Heavy Vehicle Good For The Economy

During a conference call Thursday, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said that recently proposed rules to regulate mileage and emissions for large vehicles is good for the economy as well as the environment and national security. (0:22)

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Oregan Democrat: The Technology For Oil Independence Exists

During a conference call Thursday on new mileage regulations, Sen. Jeff. Merkley (D-Ore.) said that the technology exists for the U.S. to achieve independence from foreign oil, but that Americans still need to choose to. (0:21)

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Wealthy Tax Breaks Poor Way To Use Funds, Says Lawmaker

Sens. Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Merkley (D-Ore.) highlight the differences between the Democrats’ and the GOP’s plans for the Bush Tax Cuts which are set to expire at the end of the year. (0:28)

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Merkley-Levin Amendment To Wall Street Bill Would Restrict "Risky" Trading

In a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) discusses an amendment he is sponsoring along with Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) to a financial reform bill currently in conference. The Merkley-Levin amendment would prohibit major banks from participating in proprietary trading with taxpayer-backed money. (:16)
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