Senator Merkley says it's time to end the longest war in American history and bring our sons and daughters home.  He believes if the administration wants to keep troops in Afghanistan beyond this year, congress should vote.

Merkley has been a leading voice in congress to end the war in Afghanistan.

Merkley will be in Portland Wednesday campaigning with Masschusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.  She is known as a champion for America's working families.

The two will hold a fundraiser at the Portland Hilton.