Merkley Unhappy With Trump’s Denial Of Oregon Declaration

President Trump has denied a disaster declaration for several Oregon counties impacted by winter storms.  And, that’s not sitting well with Oregon’s junior senator.  The state requested a disaster declaration for several counties, including Baker, Deschutes, Hood River, Malheur, Union and several western Oregon counties.  Following the denial, Jeff Merkley said he was deeply disappointed that President Trump is refusing to extend federal help to Oregon after several major winter storms.

“I am deeply disappointed that President Trump is refusing to extend federal help to Oregon after major winter storm damage this year. The denial of a request with such high and demonstrated damages is unusual, and raises questions about how federal disaster response programs will be run under President Trump.

Merkley added he will work with Governor Kate Brown, who plans to appeal the decision, saying he will do everything he can at the federal level.

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