U.S. Senator from Oregon. @SenateFinance Chairman. @WydenPress. Instagram: https://t.co/F6XmPU61WA. He/him.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
The House Intelligence Committee wants to make it easier for the federal government to spy on you without a warrant. Here's how:
FISA 702 currently allows the government to collect the communications of foreigners. If an Americans' communications get scooped up in the process, the government is able write this off as "incidental."
Mar 29, 2023 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
This is big: For two years, my staff on @SenateFinance have been investigating Credit Suisse's role in tax evasion schemes by ultra-wealthy U.S citizens.
Here's what they found. cnb.cx/3ntk42h
In 2014, Credit Suisse entered into a plea agreement with DOJ over its role in helping wealthy Americans evade taxes. Our investigation found that since then, Credit Suisse helped conceal an offshore account worth $100 million & 23 more accounts each worth at LEAST $20 million.
Jan 6, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Today's riots by insurrectionists in the nation's Capitol caps off four years of Donald Trump fanning the flames of fanaticism. Every Republican lawmaker who supported his efforts to overturn a legitimate election shares responsibility for today's violence.
All Americans must be able to elect House and Senate members safe in the knowledge that their views will be represented in civil debate here in Congress without mob rule ever squelching that discussion.
Sep 17, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Whoever wins the next presidential election will be in charge during the biggest crisis Medicare has ever faced. I was just on the Senate floor sounding the alarm on our nation’s looming Medicare crisis.
Donald Trump’s ongoing economic crisis has been devastating for Medicare. According to nonpartisan experts, Medicare will be insolvent in just four years, jeopardizing the basic services that millions of seniors rely on every day.
Sep 16, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
I was just on the Senate floor with @SenSchumer to introduce our resolution that would put an end to Russian propaganda laundering by Senate Republicans.
The foreign threats to our democracy are an established matter of fact. Ignoring or overlooking those threats when it’s politically convenient would be harmful enough. Wielding that disinformation as a political weapon is something far worse.
Jun 30, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
The boycott of Facebook by private companies is just one more example of Americans demanding more from social media platforms when it comes to policing online hate speech.
Now Reddit has joined the growing number of social media companies finally taking a real stand against misinformation and hate speech on their platforms.
I have warned for years that the Trump administration was threatening Section 230 in order to chill speech and bully companies like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter into giving Donald Trump favorable treatment.
Today Trump proved me right. I expect those companies, and every American who participates in online speech, to resist this illegal act by all possible means. Giving in to bullying by this president may be the single most unpatriotic act an American could undertake.
May 5, 2020 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Director of National Intelligence came to the Senate Intelligence Committee to answer questions today. It didn't go so well.
I pressed Ratcliffe on whether the President can go around the FISA statute to conduct warrantless wiretapping, as AG Barr has said. He avoided the question. Trump, Barr and Ratcliffe are setting the stage for more unchecked spying on American citizens.
Apr 25, 2020 • 9 tweets • 6 min read
Oregonians have met the huge health & economic challenges of #COVID19 with an #OregonWay ethic of pulling together to help neighbors and communities. Here are some of the many who deserve thanks.
With school buildings closed, getting meals to students is a challenge. Thanks to Roseburg for continuing this essential service – and adding dinner to the mix: nrtoday.com/news/health/co…
Apr 20, 2020 • 8 tweets • 5 min read
The health & economic challenges posed by #COVID19 are obviously front-and-center, but it’s also good to remember the many inspiring #OregonWay stories during the coronavirus crisis.
Huge thanks to the anonymous donor who sewed masks in Lane County to help keep @ShelterCareOrg staff and clients safe:
The #COVID19 public health crisis has created huge challenges, but let’s also remember everybody who’s responded with an #OregonWay blend of heroism, hard work & innovation to help communities statewide.
All the Oregon craft distilleries making hand sanitizers + #OrHealthCareHeroes = #OregonWay creativity that fills a gigantic need: ktvl.com/news/local/ore…
Apr 10, 2020 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Mitch McConnell’s opposition to any and all proposals that would expand access to voting for Americans isn’t new. It goes back decades. Here’s a thread on his long history of voting against voting:
In 1993 Mitch McConnell voted against Motor Voter, a law that requires states to establish voter registration procedures. To sum up: this law helped states create a centralized voter database to streamline elections and make voting easier.
Apr 5, 2020 • 7 tweets • 5 min read
While the #COVID19 battle is round-the-clock business, let’s also take a moment to thank Oregonians putting the #OregonWay into practice by working & volunteering to help their communities during this public health crisis.
The @umatillaschools & @HeidiWhiteSipe are getting chromebooks, school supplies and food to students & their families as well as arranging for internet access close to students’ homes: hermistonherald.com/coronavirus/di…
Mar 28, 2020 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
There are so many wonderful #OregonWay examples to spotlight of Oregonians throughout our state pulling together during the #COVID19 public health crisis.
One such community-minded effort is @OregonState pitching in with classic #GoBeavs spirit to provide essential equipment for health care workers: katu.com/news/coronavir…
Mar 27, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
New estimates today show that unemployed Oregonians will get an estimated $3.3 billion in much-needed help this year as part of the historic unemployment insurance expansion I worked to get into the #COVID19 package: wyden.senate.gov/news/press-rel…
That’s crucial aid for Oregon workers throughout this year to help pay the rent, buy groceries and cover medical expenses. And it will help to keep our economy functioning while Oregonians focus on staying safe with social distancing and more.
Mar 26, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
In the middle of the #COVID19 public health crisis, there are also many poignant & powerful #OregonWay stories of neighbors helping neighbors.
Here’s one of the many standout #OregonWay examples in our state: @CityofSweetHome police are delivering prescriptions that vulnerable senior citizens need: sweethomeor.gov/police/page/sw…
Mar 26, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Thanks to Democratic leadership and hours of negotiation, we were able to get this deal done the right way to help Americans in need. This legislation will get real dollars to workers and small businesses who are struggling to stay afloat.
Here's a quick look at some of the provisions included in this deal that I've been fighting for:
✅A historic expansion of unemployment benefits
✅A tax credit for businesses to keep workers on payroll
✅Critical funding for state and local health care systems
Mar 25, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
In the middle of the #COVID19 public health crisis, it’s important for all of us as Oregonians to take a moment to thank all those putting the #OregonWay into practice by working 24-7 to keep people safe.
So huge thanks to the doctors, nurses, caregivers & all the medical providers working round-the-clock to protect Oregonians’ health in every nook & cranny of our state.
Behind each of these tragic new statistics about youth suicide in Oregon is a young life sadly cut short, and grieving loved ones searching for answers: wweek.com/news/2020/03/0…
In conversations I’ve had with students across Oregon about mental health, #BreakingTheSilence about suicide is essential to an effective response. Here’s one solution I’m working on to treat this crisis: wyden.senate.gov/news/press-rel…
Feb 20, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
America is facing a mental health crisis. Millions of Americans are unable to access the care they desperately need. I experienced this firsthand with my brother, Jeff, who suffered from mental illness. Not a day went by when my family wasn’t concerned that he might harm himself.
At my town halls, I hear from Oregonians who are concerned about access to mental health services. I am digging in to new and innovative ways that we can close the gaps in mental health care and address this urgent crisis.
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