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  Merkley to form fund-raising committee for Ore. Senate race
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Last EditedWesternDem  Jul 25, 2007 01:12pm
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News DateWednesday, July 25, 2007 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionOregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley plans to file notice with the Federal Election Commission by Aug. 1 that he'll be running for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican Gordon Smith, two sources close to the campaign told The Associated Press Tuesday.

Merkley is on vacation in Central Oregon with his family this week, and wants to consult with them one last time before making the final, firm decision to challenge Smith, according to a strategist who has been advising Merkley.
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