Provision in President’s budget follows Merkley-led call for increased assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today applauded President Obama’s call for increased assistance for homeless Americans in his FY2017 budget. The President’s budget proposal follows a Senate push led by Merkley for increased assistance to help communities across the country, such as Portland and other Oregon communities, which are struggling with rising homelessness as housing costs go up.
“I’m pleased to…
