Merkley, senior Senate progressive, backs Van Hollen over Schumer
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Summary
Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon said Friday that he will support Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland over Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York for Senate majority leader next year. Merkley is the top Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee and a progressive voice in the Senate Democratic caucus.Key Facts
- Jeff Merkley is a Democratic senator from Oregon.
- Merkley is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee.
- Merkley said he will support Chris Van Hollen for Senate majority leader next year.
- Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic senator from Maryland.
- Chuck Schumer is a Democratic senator from New York.
- Merkley is described as an influential progressive in the Senate Democratic caucus.
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