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Senator Merkley urges bipartisan resistance to combat Trump's 'chaotic' first 100 days

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
Welcome Home: Honor Flight reflects on lessons learned from memorable trip

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
Senator Merkley speaks out on federal funding freeze

Jan 28, 2025 | nbc16.com | Brandon Kamerman

EUGENE, Ore. — Senate Democrats called the funding freeze unconstitutional and illegal. US Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) elaborated on why they see it this way and how it could have been done better. Here's some of our conversation. with Sen. Merkley:Senator Merkley speaks out on federal funding freeze
Val Hoyle backs wildfire bill despite opposition from some environmental groups

Jan 27, 2025 | nbc16.com | Brandon Kamerman

EUGENE, Ore. — Congresswoman Val Hoyle voted in favor of the Fix Our Forests Act, a bill that primarily addresses wildfire mitigation and prevention. The legislation, which passed the House last week and now heads to the Senate, includes funding for forest management and addresses particularly at-risk communities that are perennially threatened by wildfire. Some environmental groups oppose the legislation for its impact on old-growth forests and certain endangered species.