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'Supreme stupidity': Merkley warns federal cuts to oceans sensors, fire crews are leaving Oregon exposed this summer
'Supreme stupidity': Merkley warns federal cuts to oceans sensors, fire crews are leaving Oregon exposed this summer
'Supreme stupidity': Merkley warns federal cuts to oceans sensors, fire crews are leaving Oregon exposed this summer

Published on: 06/12/2026

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Sen. Jeff Merkley said Oregon's fire season could be the worst on record — and federal staffing cuts is making it more dangerous, not less.

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