Merkley amendment requiring federal officers to be identified blocked in Senate

Merkley amendment requiring federal officers to be identified blocked in Senate

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is denouncing Senate Republicans for rejecting an amendment that would require some federal law enforcement officers to display their identifying information. In an October 9 vote, Merkley's amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act -- a bill which appropriates funding to the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy -- was struck down in a 47-50 vote, with three senators not…