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Connect to Congress: Merkley vows to "put knife through the heart" of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

3 days ago | kval.com | Brandon Kamerman

Q: How will President Trump renegotiating some of the CHIPS Act impact Oregon businesses that received funding through the program? Merkley: I did raise this in a hearing earlier today with the Commerce secretary, and he said, yes, they are renegotiating the contracts, and I expressed a lot of concern in two ways.
Senator Merkley urges bipartisan resistance to combat Trump's 'chaotic' first 100 days

1 month ago | nbc16.com | Brandon Kamerman

WASHINGTON D.C. — As President Donald Trump celebrates the accomplishments of his first 100 days, Democrats are pushing back. US Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) says it's been a rough 14 weeks. “It's costs going up for everyone across America. It's chaos for small and large businesses alike, and it's vast corruption,” Merkley says.
Senator Merkley weighs in on President Trump's first 100 days

1 month ago | kcby.com | Brandon Kamerman

WASHINGTON D.C. — As President Donald Trump celebrates the accomplishments of his first 100 days, Democrats are pushing back. US Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) says it's been a rough 14 weeks. “It's costs going up for everyone across America. It's chaos for small and large businesses alike, and it's vast corruption,” Merkley says.
Senator Merkley weighs in on President Trump's first 100 days

1 month ago | kpic.com | Brandon Kamerman

As President Donald Trump celebrates the accomplishments of his first 100 days, Democrats are pushing back. US Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) says it's been a rough 14 weeks. “It's costs going up for everyone across America. It's chaos for small and large businesses alike, and it's vast corruption,” Merkley says. Hearing from voters at town halls and across the state, Merkley is encouraging Democrats and Republicans alike to voice their opposition to what he calls Trump's authoritarian approach.
Welcome Home: Honor Flight reflects on lessons learned from memorable trip

1 month ago | kpic.com | Brandon Kamerman

Font familyFont colorCharacter edgeCharacter edge colorBackground colorWindow colorTOPICS:Honor FlightMilitary veteransWashington D.C.National monumentsMemorialsMuseumsCamaraderieSouth Willamette ValleyMore than 50 local military veterans spent two days in and around Washington, D.C. as part of the twice-annual South Willamette Valley Honor Flight. The group visited national monuments, memorials and museums while reigniting the camaraderie many experienced decades ago.
Honor Flight: The engine that could

1 month ago | kval.com | Brandon Kamerman

EUGENE, Ore. — Over 50 local military veterans are headed to Washington D.C. this weekend for the Honor Flight. KVAL's Brandon Kamerman met with one of the veterans taking part, who has served our country for 20 years. Here is Ray Daw's story:Honor Flight: The engine that could (KVAL/SBG)
Honor Flight: A life worth sharing

1 month ago | kval.com | Brandon Kamerman

EUGENE, Ore. — Over 50 local military veterans are headed to Washington D.C. this weekend for the Honor Flight. KVAL's Brandon Kamerman met with one of the veterans taking part, whose family has a long history of service. Betty Schrock's father was a marine, along with her three brothers, even her grandson.
Oregon's Merkley slams House budget, warns of Medicaid cuts' impact on vulnerable groups

Feb 26, 2025 | kval.com | Brandon Kamerman

EUGENE, Ore. — The big, beautiful budget bill is not so pretty to Oregon's Democrats. Senator Jeff Merkley criticized the budget resolution that passed the House on Tuesday without any Democrats voting in favor. That budget called for two-trillion dollars in spending cuts - nearly half of that addressing healthcare, including Medicaid, which about a fifth of all Americans use.
Coburg students learn news reporting at Skills Day with KVAL's Brandon Kamerman

Feb 21, 2025 | kpic.com | Brandon Kamerman

TOPICS:CoburgStudentsNews reportingSkills DayBrandon KamermanMiddle schoolersLive shotsKVALFuture news anchors got a crash course Friday at Coburg Community Charter School. The middle schoolers took part in our Brandon Kamerman’s Skills Day classes over the last few weeks. The class got to practice anchoring, reporting, and even live shots - where the students were asked to go live on camera and report on what they did during last week's snow days. Kamerman thanked 6th grade teacher Mrs.
Coburg students learn news reporting at Skills Day with KVAL's Brandon Kamerman

Feb 21, 2025 | kval.com | Brandon Kamerman

COBURG, Ore. — Future news anchors got a crash course Friday at Coburg Community Charter School. The middle schoolers took part in our Brandon Kamerman’s Skills Day classes over the last few weeks. The class got to practice anchoring, reporting, and even live shots - where the students were asked to go live on camera and report on what they did during last week's snow days. Kamerman thanked 6th grade teacher Mrs.