WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday night to extend the Secure Rural Schools Program for another 2 years. Both Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff merkley praised the move. Senator Wyden authored the original S-R-S program in 2000, and said last night "this extension ends months of uncertainly for Oregon's rural communities who have grappled with on-again, off-again funding for roads, schools and first responders."