WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced $1,275,246 in federal funding from the Indian Health Service (IHS) to help support the renovation of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Clinic in Grand Ronde, OR.

"Every community in Oregon deserves access to safe and reliable health care," Wyden said. "And this federal award to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will support the renovation of their community's essential health care facilities. I will continue to fight for more resources to expand health care opportunities for native tribes across Oregon."

"Tribal communities too often face barriers to accessing the care they need an...