For Immediate Release:

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) helped to pass vitally important spending legislation that includes millions in funding she secured for projects throughout Tri-Cities. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill which passed the Senate by voice vote today. Now that the Omnibus has passed the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, it will be sent to the President for his signature. President Obama has signaled that he will sign the bill.

“This is a big victory for the Tri-Cities at a critical time,” said Senator Murray.  “With area unemployment rates surging, this bill will help get Tri-City residents back to work by investing federal funds in projects in their own backyard.  From investing in Hanford cleanup, to addressing transportation needs, and expanding local pediatric care, this bill supports local needs and creates local jobs.”

Read about the projects in the Tri-Cities Senator Murray has funded in this bill.

Read about critical Hanford funding and PNNL support in this bill.