WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley issued the following press release:
Today, President Trump formally requested that Congress spend an additional $88 billion in the form of a supplemental request. The majority of these funds would be spent to cover the costs and replenish wasted ammunitions from Trump's war of choice with Iran while also covering the cost of his illegal tariffs that have hurt families and farmers across the country. Following this news, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement:
"At a time when Americans are pressed to the wall with high costs-from groceries to gas and utility bills-the President of the United States is refusing to lift a finger to help. Trump is simultaneously refusing to...