Wyden Statement on Bolton Revelations Regarding Trump Political Interference on Behalf of Turkey
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement in response to reported revelations in former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s book regarding Donald Trump’s political interference on behalf of Turkey: “Reporting on John Bolton’s book confirms that Donald Trump attempted to interfere in a criminal investigation into the largest sanctions […]
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Trump’s 2020 Trade Policy Agenda
This is our fourth annual hearing on the Trump trade agenda, which means it’s the fourth time the committee will hear a familiar old routine about Trump getting tough on China and protecting American jobs everywhere – the president cracking down once and for all, big changes right around the corner, an American economy on […]
Wyden, Finance Committee Colleagues Press IRS on Failure to Audit Wealthy Tax Cheats
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and 11 Finance Committee colleagues today pressed the IRS on its failure to audit high-income taxpayers who did not file tax returns. These taxpayers failed to pay an estimated $45.7 billion over three years. The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, […]
Wyden Statement on FDA Decision to Withdraw EUA on Hydroxychloroquine
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement after the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is withdrawing its emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs that Donald Trump has touted as a prevention and treatment for COVID-19 without medical evidence: “The FDA withdrew an emergency use authorization that […]
Wyden Slams Trump for Failing Seniors
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released a statement today as the president delivers remarks about his record on seniors’ issues. “Trump has made a lot of big promises to America’s seniors, but he has failed to follow through on a single one,” Wyden said. “The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest example: over […]
Wyden, Murray Demand HHS Withdraw Rule Allowing Sweeping Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Communities and Religious Minorities
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray, D-Wash., today condemned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for going forward with the finalization of a proposed rule that would allow recipients of HHS grants and contracts to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ communities and religious minorities […]
Grassley and Wyden Call for Provider Fund Transparency, Comprehensive Database to Track Grants and Loans
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today asked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a comprehensive public database of funds distributed from the CARES Act to health care providers in the effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. “We write to you […]
Wyden, MomsRising, Workers Highlight Benefits Of Supercharged Unemployment Insurance
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the Senate Finance Committee Hearing on the role of unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., hosted a press conference call with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, MomsRising, executive director and CEO, and workers to highlight the benefits of supercharged unemployment insurance for families nationwide. Excerpts […]
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Supercharged Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Health and Economic Crisis
There’s a lot for us to talk about today, and I want to start with Friday’s jobs report. The president celebrated like it was the greatest victory since the end of World War II, but let’s put this in perspective. Speaking conservatively, more than 20 million Americans are still out of work today, and I […]
Wyden Statement on CBO Analysis of Supercharged Unemployment Benefits
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the economic effects of supercharged unemployment benefits: “CBO concludes that in the third quarter the unemployment rate will be 16 percent, with 25 million Americans out of work. These numbers represent crushing financial pain for […]