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US Sen. Ron Wyden on court rulings and the battle over access to abortion drug mifepristone
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked lower court rulings that would have limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone. The drug will remain available in the U.S. for now, while appeals in the lower courts continue to play out. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has been advocating for protecting access to mifepristone for Americans, and gives his perspective on the latest decision.

Wyden pushes to change rules barring some people from donating blood
The American Red Cross and Bloodworks Northwest say there’s an unprecedented shortage of lifesaving blood in the region. Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is calling for a rule change to make more people eligible to give blood.

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Oregon senators send White House three finalists for U.S. Attorney
After interviews with a selection committee, Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley sent the White House three candidates who could serve as Oregon's next U.S. Attorney.
Science & Environment
Wyden, Merkley seek public meeting in Oregon over Air Force proposal in Owyhee
The Air Force wants to expand its low-altitude training range into Oregon and Nevada but hasn't held public meetings in either state. Oregon's U.S. senators are urging them to reconsider.

Wyden Backs Tax Break For Craft Beverage Makers
How much do taxes drive up the price of a beer?
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Merkley, Wyden And Senate Democrats Protest Judicial Nominations
Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden spent three hours Tuesday night protesting the Republican Party’s approach to confirming federal judges.

Chemawa Indian School
Oregon Lawmakers Promise Reforms For Chemawa Indian School
Lawmakers and tribal representatives met with the federal school's leadership and emerged with both immediate and long-range plans to overhaul the Salem boarding school.

science environment
Forest Service Says Disaster Funding Bill Will Help Fight Wildfires This Year
The U.S. Forest Service says it will have more money to fight wildfires and more tools to prevent them thanks to the new wildfire funding bill Congress recently approved.

Health
Wyden: Roseburg VA Officials Admitted To 'Inappropriate Admissions' System
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden told an audience at a town hall event Friday that Roseburg VA officials admitted to him in a meeting that they had been using an inappropriate admissions system for over a year.
Wyden And Hatch Push Bill To Make Foster Care System More Accountable
The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee have come together to introduce a bill that would publicize more information about private foster care providers.