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Why did the Senate pull an all-nighter on the budget? A peek inside vote-a-rama
U.S. senators pulled an all-nighter Thursday into Friday, debating dozens of amendments to the chamber’s budget resolution ...
Senate to vote on budget resolution this week, speeding ahead of House
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the upper chamber will move forward with a vote on a budget proposal focused on border security, defense and energy.
Congress considers tax relief for wildfire victims. Here’s what the proposals would do
Republicans and Democrats in Congress may be far apart on spending and tax cuts, but they’re working together to try to provide tax breaks for disaster victims. Their efforts have been motivated by ...
When does daylight saving time start in Oregon? What to know to spring forward
As the sun continues to shine just a bit longer each day, Oregonians may be wondering when it is time to spring forward. Here ...
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Sen. Ron Wyden Remains Hopeful for Bipartisan Action on Tech, Cyber Issues
Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, was elected to the Senate in 1996 after serving in the House since 1981. His legislation has frequently dealt with privacy and surveillance issues ...
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Wyden introduces bill raising age limits to buy assault weapons
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a bill on Wednesday that aims to decrease gun violence by raising the age limit to purchase assault weapons, handguns, and high ...
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Wyden backs bill to raise minimum age to buy assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition from 18 to 21
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is joining legislation to raise the minimum age to buy assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines from 18 to 21. “ ...
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Wyden says he's a 'no' vote for Trump's Oregon nominee as labor secretary
The former U.S. congresswoman went before a Senate committee on Wednesday. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, said Wednesday he plans to vote against confirming former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez ...
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Elon Musk's DOGE presence at the IRS raises concerns about taxpayer data security, refund delays
The IRS didn't immediately return a request for comment. In a Feb. 17 letter to the IRS, Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, both Democrats, cited reports that DOGE is "pressuring the IRS to ...
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Senator from Oregon introduces bill to raise minimum age to buy assault weapons
WASHINGTON (KPTV) - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday said he is joining legislation that would raise the minimum age to buy assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines from 18 to 21.
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Ron Howard reveals he was related to ‘Andy Griffith Show’ costar Don Knotts
Ron Howard, who found fame as a child star on ... who played a widowed sheriff in the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina. Knotts played his bumbling deputy, Barney Fife.
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Senator Ron Wyden Stands Against Lori Chavez-DeRemer's Nomination for Labor Secretary Amid Policy Reversals
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump's nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for U.S. Labor Secretary. Chavez-DeRemer, who is facing controversy over her testimony ...