Secrets Revealed in the Race for Oregon Governor Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., speaks during the news conference to oppose the chained Consumer Price Index to cut benefits for Social Security and disabled veterans on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. ( Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call / Getty ) Produced by Jillian Weinberger Produced by PRI and WNYC