How Trump's executive orders, funding cuts, firings, 'skinny budget' impact Oregon

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How Trump's executive orders, funding cuts, firings, 'skinny budget' impact Oregon

By Mike Green,

Natalie Golay

Published May 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM PDT

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order commuting sentences for people convicted of Jan. 6 offenses in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.

Senator Jeff Merkley joined the Exchange for an interview recorded on May 8 to discuss the litany of White House executive orders, funding cuts to federal and state programs, firing of federal employees, Trump's new 'skinny budget' and the impact this has on Oregonians. Merkley also addressed the effort he's leading in Congress to counter the Trump administration's reduction in federal employees without consent of Congress.

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Mike Green

Mike Green is host of the ɫèapp. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.

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Natalie Golay

Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the ɫèapp. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.

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