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A very special part of the Merkley family

Posted by Carla Axtman on May 6, 2008

In this photo, Jeff and his daughter Brynne are out in the neighborhood walking the family dog, Sadie. Sadie is an Airedale that the family has had since she was 6-7 weeks old. At two years old, Sadie is definitely an energetic and busy part of the Merkley family!

Jeff's wife Mary tells me that Jeff has always loved dogs, especially Airedales. In fact, when she met Jeff as a bachelor living in D.C., he owned two Airedales.

Mary also says that Sadie adds a special dimension of joy to the family. Sadie is up in the morning before the children get out of bed. She meets them as they start the day with her tail wagging, helping motivate them to get moving.

Jeff Merkley was endorsed by the Humane Society Legislative Fund this week because of his strong advocacy for animal welfare issues. Jeff understands the importance of pets for individuals and for families and has worked hard in the Oregon legislature for punishing those who mistreat animals.

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Posted by Teena Klawa Ainslie at May 7, 2008 10:58 AM

I get a Republican Ballot and I wrote Jeff's name in on my Republican Ballot because I'm so impressed with his sincere interest in the problems of the people of Oregon. He has done so much over the last 8 years to bring together people who are improving laws for Assisted Living, Long Term Care and Re Hab for the elderly.
The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman has increased services and enforcement for the benefit of the elderly in assisted living facilities for the folks in their declining years. Jeff has promoted the new Nursing Home Patient Safety Commission, worked to improved the quality of care in Oregon nursing facilities, improved the current staffing standards, sanitation, patient safety and food quality. We need Jeff Merkley at the national level improving health care across the country. He will raise the bar for quality care for all Aging Americans as well as Americans of all ages in metropolitan and rural communities of Oregon. Jeff's personal family experiences have given him the tools to be a great leader for Oregon. Please join me and cast your vote for Jeff Merkley for Congress
Thank you

Teena Ainslie, Board Member
Long Term Care Advisory Committee

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Jeff Merkley was born in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, the son of a sawmill worker. He's fought hard for working families in Oregon and he's ready to help lead America.

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