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1. February 12, 2015

   Wyden, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Renew Safety Net for Rural Counties

   Washington, D.C.— Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, today introduced a bipartisan bill to renew the Secure Rural Schools program, which supports schools, law-enforcement and roads in more than 700 rural counties across the country. “County... Continue Reading: Wyden, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Renew Safety Net for Rural Counties

2. April 4, 2014

   Oregon Delegation Applauds Release of Timber Payments to Oregon Counties

   Washington, D.C. – Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Peter DeFazio, Greg Walden, Kurt Schrader, and Suzanne Bonamici applauded the Forest Service announcement that it will soon release $67.8 million in payments to 33 Oregon counties under the... Continue Reading: Oregon Delegation Applauds Release of Timber Payments to Oregon Counties

3. September 19, 2013

   Wyden, Murkowski Applaud Senate’s Passage of Helium Legislation

   Washington, D.C. – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation that ensures continued access to the federal helium supply, prevents... Continue Reading: Wyden, Murkowski Applaud Senate’s Passage of Helium Legislation

4. August 29, 2013

   Wyden: USDA Must Provide Fairness For Rural Counties

   Washington, D.C. – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded an immediate explanation for new, higher sequestration bills sent to states that received funding through the Secure Rural Schools program. That program... Continue Reading: Wyden: USDA Must Provide Fairness For Rural Counties

5. August 1, 2013

   Wyden Stands Up for Rural Counties

   Washington, D.C. –To protect Secure Rural Schools payments, which provide vital funding for counties in Oregon and across the country, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today placed a public hold on S. 101, a bill to prohibit the provision of federal funds to state... Continue Reading: Wyden Stands Up for Rural Counties

6. June 18, 2013

   Wyden, Merkley Applaud Step Forward for Secure Rural Schools Extension, Oregon Treasures

   Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., today applauded the passage of legislation through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that would expand wild and scenic river and wilderness protections for lands... Continue Reading: Wyden, Merkley Applaud Step Forward for Secure Rural Schools Extension, Oregon Treasures

7. May 23, 2013

   Wyden Announces Framework for O&C Legislation; Offers Proposal that will Create Jobs, Provide Revenue to Counties, Protect Old Growth and Wilderness

   WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) today announced a framework for legislation to resolve century old O&C Lands issues that he plans to introduce and see passed into law. Successful O&C legislation will create jobs in the woods, protect our clean... Continue Reading: Wyden Announces Framework for O&C Legislation; Offers Proposal that will Create Jobs, Provide Revenue to Counties, Protect Old Growth and Wilderness

8. March 28, 2013

   Wyden and Merkley Statement on Secure Rural Schools Money

   Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s decision to ask rural counties to return $18 million in Secure Rural Schools money due to sequestration. $3.6 million of that... Continue Reading: Wyden and Merkley Statement on Secure Rural Schools Money

9. February 15, 2013

   Baucus and Wyden Pledge to Extend Secure Rural Schools Program

   Washington, D.C.— Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) pledged on Friday to extend the Secure Rural Schools program for at least another year, buying time to craft a long-term solution for rural communities. Baucus, who chairs the powerful... Continue Reading: Baucus and Wyden Pledge to Extend Secure Rural Schools Program

10. February 8, 2013

    Wyden Statement on Secure Rural Schools Payments

    Portland, Or - Oregon Senator Ron Wyden released the following statement today urging the Secretary of the Interior to release the entire Secure Rural Schools payments to O&C counties: “Rural counties with O&C lands are desperate for these payments. They’re... Continue Reading: Wyden Statement on Secure Rural Schools Payments