Jeff Merkley
What this job does: A U.S. Senator is one of 2 people who represent all of Oregon in Congress for a 6-year term. Senators vote on federal laws and the federal budget, and they vote to approve or reject judges and other people the President picks.
- Current office
- U.S. Senator for Oregon
- Occupation
- U.S. Senator for Oregon
Background
- Pamphlet lists occupational background: Habitat for Humanity; National Security Analyst; Small Business Founder. source: sos.oregon.gov
- Education listed: David Douglas High School; B.A., Int'l Affairs; Masters in Public Policy. source: sos.oregon.gov
- Prior government experience listed: State Representative; Oregon House Speaker. source: sos.oregon.gov
- First elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008; seeking a fourth term. source: kptv.com
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- Said: "For years, I've worked to lift up the voices of ordinary Americans and take on the powerful interests that rig our system." source: kptv.com
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