Steve Bannon fired!

This is big – unrepentant white nationalist Steve Bannon has been fired from his job as Donald Trump's chief strategist. That's good news, of course.  He should have never been invited into the White House in the first place. But throwing him overboard doesn't get Donald Trump off the hook.  Firing Bannon doesn't change what's in his heart, which has been on full display this week.  The president's desk once had a sign on it – "The Buck Stops Here."  Instead, Trump likes to blame everyone else. No matter who he blames, we're going to keep holding Trump accountable for his words and his actions.  And we'll keep building the grassroots movement to resist Trump and renew America.  Our best days are yet to come. Let's keep up the fight. Chip in $3 right now – and let's make "Bannon Gets Fired" day one of the strongest days in our movement.  Stand up and be counted! Jeff Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly: $7 $15 $34 $100 Paid for by Jeff Merkley for Oregon. This email was sent by Jeff Merkley for Oregon PO Box 14172, Portland, OR 97293.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) protects YOU!

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the federal agency that investigated the Wells Fargo Scandal & Abuse and SHUT IT DOWN TO PROTECT CONSUMERS! .


CFPB works for YOU!

Republicans have been targeting CFPB since its inception because they don't want you to be protected.

There are HEROS in Congress doing their jobs, working to protect ALL Americans and not Corporations. Please remember their names and support them!

Please stand with them!

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the first line of defense between the middle class and the big banks’ unfair financial practices. From the moment Elizabeth Warren came up with the idea and I helped get it passed into law, Republicans in Congress fought to dismantle the CFPB, the watchdog of Wall Street. Refuse to confirm its director. Slash its budget. Paralyze its ability to act. And simply abolish it all together. But the CFPB prevailed, and since its creation, has returned roughly $12 billion to millions of consumers. From student loan borrowers to homeowners to low-income consumers exploited by payday lending schemes, the CFPB has safeguarded consumers and fought for their protection. Now, the CFPB is once again under attack from President Trump and the Republicans in Congress, and we must defend it with everything we’ve got. Sign my petition: Tell Congress to defend and protect the CFPB! When the economy collapsed in 2008, it became clear that protecting consumers from predatory and unfair lending practices was critical to keeping the economy strong. The CFPB reflects a core Democratic value:  America's strength depends on there strength of working families. Wall Street lobbyists and their Republican allies in Congress want to gut the CFPB. We need to stand up and ensure working families are getting a fair deal on mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and more. Add your name: Tell Congress we won’t go back—defend and protect the CFPB! Onward! Jeff Paid for by Jeff Merkley for Oregon.

The financial crisis of 2008 hurt so many Americans – many lost their homes, their retirement, and decades' worth of savings.

We cannot go back to the days of risky Wall Street investments and the excessive risk-taking of "too big to fail" banks before Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act.

This critical reform includes the introduction of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an independent agency that has fought on behalf of average Americans who were victims of underhanded financial practices. The CFPB won billions of dollars for the elderly, student loan borrowers, and homeowners – and continues working every day to protect our financial future.

We must protect the American public and ensure consumers are treated fairly in the financial marketplace. Tell Congress to support and defend the CFPB!

Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]: To defeat Trump, let's win in Montana

Question: What goes great with country songs, cowboy hats, and boots? Answer: Better health care, standing up to powerful special interests, and protecting our public lands, of course. On May 25, we have a chance to win a Congressional seat in Montana and take back one more vote from Donald Trump. Folk singer Rob Quist is a Democrat running to put families ahead of Wall Street banks and fight for affordable health care. With just a couple weeks to go, we need all the help we can get to pull off this upset. Chip in $7 now to support Rob Quist in Montana and take back the House!  First the polls said Rob Quist was 13 points behind. Then it was down to eight. This week, we’re within six points of defeating his opponent, a right-wing Republican who told DC lobbyists he was “thankful” for Trumpcare while telling Montana voters he would not have voted for it. Early voting has already begun, and a whole lot of Montanans are fired up to support Quist because they know that he will stand up to the special interests and fight for working families. Let’s show Trump that even in red state Montana, we’re taking back our country. Chip in $7 now to help Democrat Rob Quist win in Montana! Jeff Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly: $9 $15 $36 $65 Paid for by Jeff Merkley for Oregon. This email was sent by Jeff Merkley for Oregon PO Box 14172, Portland, OR 97293.

Patrick Leahy and our right to know

There are 'HEROES' in Congress who do their jobs and speak out for Americans! 
Please support them! 

Frank: One month from today Vermont will become the first state in the nation to require labeling of genetically modified foods. After Vermont passed its labeling law, Big Ag went on the attack in Congress, pushing the DARK Act – a bill to block all state labeling laws. In the face of tremendous opposition Vermont’s U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy has been by my side in the fight to protect the right of Americans to know what’s in our food. Together, we defeated Big Ag’s attempt to pass the DARK Act earlier this year and are holding firm. Now, Vermont Republican businessman Scott Milne, who claimed he has a “shot at taking [Leahy] out,” has launched a campaign to try to unseat our friend and ally, Pat Leahy. Today, I’m joining with progressive leaders to rally support for Pat Leahy.  Chip in $9 right now and let’s show the wealthy special interests we have Pat’s back!  As the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Pat was the first senator to meet with President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland -- and he has been one of the most vocal Democrats calling on Republicans to do their jobs and immediately schedule a hearing for the judge. Named “Most Valuable Senator” in 2014 by The Nation magazine, there's simply too much at stake to let the right wing take out Senator Leahy. Make a $9 donation right now on this "Day of Action" and stand with Pat Leahy! Jeff P.S. Unless you specify otherwise on the ActBlue donation page, your contribution will be split 50/50 between Patrick Leahy and my leadership PAC so I can continue helping other Senate candidates and we can take back the Senate! Paid for by Jeff Merkley for Oregon. This email was sent by Jeff Merkley for Oregon PO Box 14172, Portland, OR 97293.

RSN: Senator Jeff Merkley | Why I'm Supporting Bernie Sanders

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We started the month at a slow but steady pace. It’s slowing now, which in turn extends the duration of the drive, and ultimately puts in jeopardy the whole organization.

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Merkley writes: "After considering the biggest challenges facing our nation and the future I want for my children and our country, I have decided to become the first member of the Senate to support my colleague Bernie Sanders for president." 
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O decision we make as Americans more dramatically affects the direction of our country than our choice for president. He or she is more than the manager of the executive branch, commander in chief or appointer of judges. The president reflects, but also helps define, our national values, priorities and direction.

After considering the biggest challenges facing our nation and the future I want for my children and our country, I have decided to become the first member of the Senate to support my colleague Bernie Sanders for president.

I grew up in working-class Oregon. On a single income, my parents could buy a home, take a vacation and help pay for college. My father worked with his hands as a millwright and built a middle-class life for us.

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The contrast between the Democratic and Republican candidates for President couldn't be clearer.  As Democrats, we're lucky to have two excellent candidates that are focused on issues that matter.

 

I want you to hear this directly from me:  I am endorsing Bernie Sanders for President of the United States.

 

We need urgency. We need big ideas. We need to rethink a status quo that allows the best off to continue setting the terms of debate.  

 

Bernie Sanders' leadership on the big issues facing our country and his willingness to fearlessly stand up to the powers-that-be have galvanized a grassroots movement. 

 

People know that we don't just need better policies, we need a wholesale rethinking of how our economy and our politics work, and for whom they work.

 

Will you join me in standing with Bernie for President?

Whether you're feeling the Bern or ready for Hillary, we've got a big fight ahead. After the dust settles, we'll all come together and take on the special interests and the extremists to win in November. Onward! Jeff

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Jeff Merkley

Big news, friends! I am endorsing Bernie Sanders for President of the United States.

As I wrote in The New York Times, we need urgency. We need big ideas. We need to rethink the status quo that allows the best off to continue setting the terms of debate. We have two good choices for president, but I think Bernie is the candidate who can best help us rethink how our economy and politics work, and for whom they work.

If you're feeling the Bern too, SHARE this and let me know here:
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Why I’m Supporting Bernie Sanders

I am the first senator to endorse Bernie Sanders for president. A big reason: The outlook for kids in my working-class neighborhood is gloomy.

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Donald Trump: "I'm not a believer in climate change."

Senator Merkley is a HERO in the Senate who has stood up to vested interests and spoken out for the Future of ALL Americans! 

Even as Pope Francis tells the world that tackling climate change "can no longer be left to a future generation," Republican politicians keep their heads in the sand.

In 2016, the Koch Brothers and other major polluters are going to spend millions of dollars trying to convince Americans to put a climate-change denier in the White House.

How will we stop them?

By telling the American people the truth. Let's keep building a grassroots movement to take on climate change.

Please chip in before our big fundraising deadline on Wednesday at midnight.

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RSN: It's Time for Shell to Abandon Its Irresponsible Arctic Drilling Plans

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Merkley writes: "At this moment, the damaged Fennica icebreaker is entering the water in my home of Portland, OR, in what could be a make-or-break moment for our environment and our future climate." 
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Exploding Trains!

ANYWHERE there are RAILS, there could be HAZARDOUS CARGOES! 

Simply taking the Commuter Rail to Boston reveals tanker cars parked on sidings being transported at night. 

Please add your name! 

It's time to make rail shipments safer for the protection of us all. 

We’re real close to a win on this one, but we aren’t there yet. Last year, we called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue strong rules getting unsafe, outdated oil trains off the rails. DOT responded with new rules, but they don’t go nearly far enough to protect the environment or public safety. I’ve joined my colleagues in supporting legislation to finish the job, and we’re calling on Congress to pass the bill. Join us! New rules put into place will allow these old railcars to continue rattling through Oregon, without much incentive for operators to upgrade their fleet. These trains travel through sensitive environmental areas carrying hazardous materials – like oil. If those railcars aren’t of the highest standard, then we’re all at risk. We know what’s at stake if one of these cars spills into the Columbia River Gorge, or leads to a catastrophic explosion in one of our communities. That’s not a risk I’m willing to take.  And I know you’re not either. Add your name to our petition and tell Congress that we have to go one step further to protect our communities. It’s time for action. Sign up and help us make the case! Jeff No more unsafe oil trains >>

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