I talked to Sen. Ron Wyden this morning, ranking member of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Finance, who is still in Washington, D.C. preparing for future legislation to respond to the coronavirus crisis. We chatted about unemployment reform, vote by mail and more. Questions for Wyden are in italics and the conversation has been lightly edited […]
CARES Act
“Help Is On The Way”
The largest economic aid package in American history is expected to pass within days, following compromises from both sides of the aisle in Washington, D.C. According to Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkleyโwho hosted a virtual press conference from Washington, D.C. with Oregon reporters this afternoonโOregon will receive up to $1.5 billion in stabilization funds, of […]

