RSS Feed Creator Pro 8 Oct 2009 15:27:29 GMT News from U.S. Senator Patty Murray http://murray.senate.gov/news/newsfeed.xml http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://murray.senate.gov/images/murraypodcast.jpg http://murray.senate.gov/news/newsfeed.xml “After receiving numerous phone calls that included threats of violence from an unidentified individual, our office notified the Capitol Police Department of the nature of those calls. The Capitol Police Department then instructed us to alert our local FBI offices regarding the situation. 6 Apr 2010 15:57:04 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323650 90FC5D28-1526-4E84-B9D4-4B98149A8096 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, chair of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, released the following statement on the death of 25 miners yesterday in Whitesville, West Virginia 6 Apr 2010 15:43:33 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323626 05EFFDDE-04C8-4125-AD9F-63D64A9F00F2 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement on the explosion and fire in Anacortes that killed three and injured four earlier today 2 Apr 2010 18:03:57 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323597 65E9F0FD-439E-49CB-AF96-9701AEA27D69 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement after the Pentagon announced that they would extend the deadline for submitting a bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers to accommodate the European company Airbus. On March 23rd, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that Airbus has for years received illegal, trade-distorting subsidies that have hurt U.S. aerospace companies and undercut American workers. 1 Apr 2010 18:02:55 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323582 5BC56A91-543E-4DD5-8157-7C012B2F2002 In letter, seven Senators urge Administration to move forward with the Air Force tanker competition after WTO rules that Airbus has been illegally subsidized by foreign governments 31 Mar 2010 15:46:37 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323550 CCAE5883-0BA2-40CC-A018-723537124D0A Today, Reps. Jay Inslee (WA-01), Adam Smith (WA-09) and Dave Reichert (WA-08) co-introduced a pair of complementary bills in the House seeking to address the deficiencies in the interstate compact system that governs the release and supervision of convicted felons across state lines. Companion bills were introduced in the Senate by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). 25 Mar 2010 15:26:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323459 06438D0E-1727-40F2-8A6D-CCC2EF004A54 Bill invests additional $523 million to assist students and families in Washington state 25 Mar 2010 15:25:44 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323458 00C906BA-1C7E-44AD-B4C4-8058CCD3201B U.S. Senator Patty Murray applauded the passage of the bill making improvements to the health insurance reform legislation that was signed into law on Tuesday. The bill passed the Senate today by a vote of 56-43. 25 Mar 2010 20:32:45 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323432 02B7576A-A1F7-46BF-AE9F-1D7109EFE5FB Murray has lobbied the VA to increase access for region's veterans who currently have to drive long distances for care 25 Mar 2010 20:29:01 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323431 AD2C0441-0F72-42CB-8286-CDD99A6DE72B Urges support for bill that would provide seniors with help purchasing prescription drugs right away 24 Mar 2010 20:27:43 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323380 6972CB4F-0E13-4DDE-8FFB-DA060E745D67 Last night, U.S. Senator Patty Murray spoke on floor of the Senate to highlight the immediate benefits to Washington state families and small business owners of the health insurance reform bill that President Obama signed into law today. 24 Mar 2010 15:38:09 GMT http:// 9C305364-F3D0-40B6-BA08-ECA42407B8C9 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement on the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) final ruling that launch aid to Airbus is an illegal subsidy. In 2005, Senator Murray led efforts to initiate a WTO case against the EU and Airbus. 23 Mar 2010 22:32:33 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323350 36DBE270-BC11-4158-A301-11115AC6290C The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA), which provides compensation to workers and their survivors for occupational diseases arising from toxic and radiation exposure in the government’s nuclear weapons program, lacks independent oversight of scientific decisions by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). 23 Mar 2010 22:30:55 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323346 06246A4A-82AF-45A9-B309-370BC2F160A9 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after the President Obama signed health insurance reform legislation into law. Health insurance reform will begin helping Washington state families immediately. 23 Mar 2010 22:30:11 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323330 9BFC80A3-92F0-450E-B7A6-EA3D2A161B8B Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the health insurance reform bill that passed the Senate by a vote of 60-39 on December 24, 2009. 21 Mar 2010 17:29:12 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323288 DB0E73A6-6CE9-462E-A56D-90204E36709E Emergency funding will help 1,500 jobless workers in Washington state keep their health insurance 19 Mar 2010 17:28:28 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323255 27313034-2C4A-418F-9C95-ADBFF8E06B33 “I am very disappointed that the Department of Defense is even considering giving in to Airbus and extending the hard deadline for tanker bids. I believe in a fair and open competition but this is no time to put American service members and workers on hold while a foreign company waffles. 19 Mar 2010 17:27:41 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323246 2A2C1D09-B18C-4B58-B4E8-CD99F6089606 Focuses on administration proposal that could cost Washington state $15 million, urges him to change program to protect WA students 17 Mar 2010 16:38:22 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323188 9FBCFFFC-003C-4251-B59A-F97358DFF625 Over 5,000 Washington state young people got jobs and training last summer through the program 17 Mar 2010 19:47:06 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323165 EE22D69E-745A-4F66-9BCC-8F828585A9D7 Bill that also includes major infrastructure investments, help for local governments to finance construction projects now headed to President for his signature 17 Mar 2010 19:44:37 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323148 CC93DB98-AE8B-4F07-B18D-B164D3720DF6 After Department of Defense freezes program that over 135,000 military spouses have enrolled in, Murray writes Defense Secretary Gates to ensure that spouses who have been left in limbo are given checks, demands that program is opened to all military spouses 12 Mar 2010 19:22:15 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323082 8B761B0D-6B3A-4158-9462-E9DE253BA6F6 Twelve surviving members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II currently live in Washington State 11 Mar 2010 19:18:53 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323022 2B0735C3-6159-4947-B77B-4B8D9DCEEF0A (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Energy and Water Committee, pressed top officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on critical issues for Washington state families, including plans to fix the Howard Hanson Dam and bolster the Columbia River jetties. 11 Mar 2010 19:17:08 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323020 36E470A2-50CD-48DA-8AA3-BCE04905E11F Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) voted to pass a bill that includes a major federal payment to help ease the state’s budget shortfall, help for out-of-work Washington residents, tax relief for state families and businesses, and numerous job creation incentives. 11 Mar 2010 19:16:36 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=323019 B639A0F4-53BD-4964-915C-3EC22B441C51 Seattle’s Marcelas Owens visited with Senator Murray to discuss his trip to Washington D.C. to advocate for passage of health care insurance reform. 9 Mar 2010 19:13:50 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=323024 407D6AAB-1A55-4314-A97B-9544794FC1A5 Seattle’s Marcelas Owens visited with Senator Murray to discuss his trip to Washington D.C. to advocate for passage of health care insurance reform. 9 Mar 2010 19:12:27 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=323018 B4BC2C02-C676-4C65-82E0-01E30585A800 Today, Republican Senators obstructed passage of an amendment by Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and John Kerry (D-Mass.) that would save at least 100,000 jobs for struggling parents and create up to 500,000 jobs and training opportunities for young people across the country. 9 Mar 2010 15:31:51 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322922 DC1FB369-8DFF-47EB-B5E3-639DA1C37CCB Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after Northrop Grumman announced they would be dropping out of the bidding process in the competition to provide the Air Force’s next generation of aerial refueling tankers. 8 Mar 2010 15:31:22 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322909 96912954-1EBE-4BC8-8924-AC5CBDA1F269 $3.2 million from Recovery Act will create jobs, help ferry commuters 5 Mar 2010 21:28:55 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322862 49D318B0-B40F-4C10-AD98-8C7A72AA76DE Murray stresses to LaHood the cost that high tariffs are imposing on Washington state farmers; urges a speedy path forward to help WA workers 4 Mar 2010 21:28:22 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322819 48801C32-68BD-4FFB-9AF3-CF3BBD8B7F2C Today, at a hearing of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Murray urged Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to follow the directive included in the surface transportation authorization legislation, SAFETEA-LU, to give priority to ferry systems that carry the most passengers, carry the most vehicles, and provide “critical access to areas that are not well-served by other modes of surface transportation”. 4 Mar 2010 21:27:46 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322817 0E7E0F26-A334-46BA-BF18-6B6C8B92D3B7 Calls for an end to Wall Street's 'bonus as usual mentality' that comes at the expense of Washington state taxpayers 4 Mar 2010 21:27:15 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322801 E8CEA837-66C7-4413-AE96-302C900EE8A8 At Energy Appropriations hearing, Murray tells Energy Secretary Chu that decision is irresponsible, goes back on 30 years of work; demands detailed impact analysis of how decision could affect Hanford community 4 Mar 2010 21:25:57 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322787 3B73A066-B670-44ED-BE7A-C5C2C335B588 In questioning VA's top mental health official, Murray calls on the VA to improve transition services and increase efforts to stem the tide of veteran suicides 3 Mar 2010 21:25:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322726 A7BD2113-D642-4F52-BEF4-8B8C2533876F Legislation would build on successful 2009 program, create 500,000 temporary youth jobs 3 Mar 2010 21:18:27 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322725 91BCCDDA-3EEF-433B-A3A1-A843247D213A Senator Murray takes to the Senate floor to fight for passage of a bipartisan bill that provides vital help to Washington families including unemployment insurance, health care for laid-off workers, funding critical to seniors on Medicare, and transportation funding to keep construction workers and contractors on the job. 2 Mar 2010 14:53:07 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=322684 1B04DCFC-13F0-405D-BE6B-672F08C01E79 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) spoke on the Senate floor calling on Republicans to end the political gimmicks and allow a bill to pass that will extend unemployment insurance and COBRA benefits to Washington state families who need the support. Currently, one Republican Senator – Jim Bunning of Kentucky - is blocking passage of the bill. 2 Mar 2010 14:52:31 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322670 682D1BA6-6E0E-4D8D-B046-C9ACB3D73671 Murray vows to reverse the 21% cut in Medicare reimbursement rates, continue fighting for long-term solution that is fair to Washington state doctors and seniors 1 Mar 2010 16:44:52 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322638 D1FC5640-E63B-43F1-9C7F-FFE83D4425AC Funding will help build 830 miles of fiber into rural regions of the state, will help provide affordable access to libraries, hospitals, 380,000 households, 18,000 businesses 1 Mar 2010 16:44:28 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322634 F03EB6DD-48BD-447B-B6CC-8BC512074FEE Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement after a Republican senator blocked a critical bill that includes an extension of unemployment insurance. The Senator’s obstruction means that unemployment assistance will be cut off for families across Washington state and the nation on Sunday night. 26 Feb 2010 16:43:42 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322632 56D40E35-33E0-40B6-B7DE-FF25CACEBAEB Recovery Act funding will allow PSE to continue investing in expanding clean-energy industry in Washington state 26 Feb 2010 20:39:26 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322588 48BB0622-2787-4A92-91CA-6D8BD14E102A Today, Senator Murray attended the White House Health Care Summit and shared a story that was told to her by a young Washington state resident named Marcelas Owens to demonstrate why health insurance reform is so critical to families across the country. 25 Feb 2010 20:38:16 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=322585 360C5BB3-2602-40B3-B617-45DCBA1F666C Murray used the story of Marcelas Owens as example of why we need to move quickly to reform the broken health care system 25 Feb 2010 17:11:01 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322583 C019C4DF-50D1-40E2-9A2D-B0A67BA1FBC3 Senator Murray's view (taken prior to the opening of the discussion) from the bipartisan summit on health care reform hosted by President Obama. 25 Feb 2010 17:03:01 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=322563 D74EFA94-3EEE-4E06-A256-339D007EC0BD Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) sent a letter to Senator Baucus and Senator Grassley urging the Senate Finance Committee to include an innovative forestry conservation bond program in the next jobs bill that will save jobs and forests throughout the county. 25 Feb 2010 21:04:02 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322555 FD8336E6-7194-48BC-AB94-D81C5B3E1FDF Napolitano had told Murray she would be visiting Bellingham this weekend, but DHS now says that the Secretary is not planning to visit 25 Feb 2010 21:02:25 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322546 507C0D3C-B499-4F76-A437-26826E7689AB Murray also highlights benefits of maintaining the Olympics Coordination Center in Bellingham 24 Feb 2010 16:16:40 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322507 8B99429D-833B-4FD1-9729-FCCE7F5EA2C9 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act by a margin of 70-28. The HIRE Act is the first of a number of job bills Senator Murray will be working to pass to help get Washington state workers back to work. 24 Feb 2010 18:56:29 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322481 7D132A3D-937C-4E76-8DDE-D77E09C3E41B (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after she was briefed on the Pentagon’s final Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace the Air Force’s fleet of aerial refueling tankers. 24 Feb 2010 17:18:05 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322467 E5BE3777-131D-4F45-8531-E114F803CE01 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement on the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act, which goes into effect today: 22 Feb 2010 15:31:05 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322386 BB74A439-8222-4111-BFFA-06D87D0BF487 “The President’s decision to help bring Republicans and Democrats together to find common sense solutions to our fiscal challenges is the right thing to do for our economy and future. 18 Feb 2010 15:30:35 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322369 EFA8563E-90F5-4E1A-B381-80717A71C1F8 Funding will help reduce congestion in major downtown Seattle bottleneck, generate construction jobs, and boost economic activity in area with major employers 17 Feb 2010 15:14:43 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322281 D674EAF9-624F-4D2A-8642-C89C3B539E5C Funding will help generate local jobs and complete critical stretch of north-south freeway - the Spokane region's top transportation priority 17 Feb 2010 15:14:19 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322280 BA09F5EA-E3F5-430E-A77D-A3ACA7884BA6 $11M Recovery Act grant will help Washington state health care providers adopt and use health information technology to improve patient care 12 Feb 2010 19:23:47 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322234 791F2318-FF49-4680-AE87-A794CD0CDB50 Recovery Act grant will help 550 Washington state workers get the skills and training they need to fill jobs in the health care sector 12 Feb 2010 19:23:33 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322233 8A45256D-6C51-4439-9BCA-C2F4D6CA3980 Letter to Army Corps of Engineers calls for speedy completion of study to ensure safe and permanent fix to Howard Hanson Dam, requests follow-up from Corps leadership 4 Feb 2010 18:52:48 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322122 82B2D77B-6CD1-45B1-8E33-7A8C5DFF1AA1 At Senate Budget hearing, Murray criticizes Treasury Secretary for lack of focus on Main Street; Secures commitment of administration to work with her on her community bank bill as local WA banks continue to struggle 4 Feb 2010 18:52:17 GMT http:// 894821CB-B091-40BB-A5ED-C439CB69C9F1 oday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) applauded the confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as the next Solicitor of Labor. Murray had met with Smith, strongly supported her nomination, and had repeatedly urged her colleagues to vote to confirm her. Smith was confirmed today by a vote of 60-37. 4 Feb 2010 18:51:35 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322117 D0F3B851-3730-4DA4-91F3-A7BA6A0F3520 U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the 24th anniversary of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which honors and recognizes the past and current achievements of females in athletics as well as the positive influences of sports participation and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports. 4 Feb 2010 18:48:52 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322114 5C5CC743-AC7B-483C-B043-645C4AC8726E Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) voted for Harold Craig Becker to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Executive Session. Becker passed through the committee by a vote of 13-10 and his confirmation will now go to the full Senate for consideration. 4 Feb 2010 18:48:30 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322093 7BF7D7EE-895E-4150-BA67-6AD3D4AB15F1 "Community banks play a significant role in providing credit to businesses in communities throughout the country,” the Senators write in today’s letter. “Despite the return to profitability for most of the large, Wall Street banks that received the lion’s share of public assistance under Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the survival of hundreds of small, community banks remains in question. 3 Feb 2010 19:21:59 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322062 5841431F-9FE4-49FA-A823-AB8E6F80D6D1 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a member of the Senate Rules Committee, questioned election law professors and experts on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. 2 Feb 2010 21:20:12 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322035 0C399844-D838-46FC-AADB-E9BC44CCDE93 Murray asks about Hanford, Howard Hanson Dam, and Washington state VA construction 2 Feb 2010 21:19:51 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322030 7A3CC538-56F5-430A-8E87-27D249B19642 Senator Murray, a member of the U.S. Senate leadership, has introduced legislation to assist community banks in increasing lending to small businesses and creating jobs by using TARP funds to take toxic assets off the books of smaller banks. 2 Feb 2010 19:30:04 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322013 BABD53C4-C7AC-41DC-98FE-C4FE8677D29A Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Obama Administration released its budget request for Fiscal Year 2011. Tomorrow, Senator Murray will be questioning White House Budget Director Peter Orszag to get additional answers on the specifics of the budget. Among the issues she will be working to get more information on will be VA Construction in Washington state and nationwide. 1 Feb 2010 15:58:42 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=322004 F2AF7E4D-0B9F-4A1C-B041-BCBAA06B9486 Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement on President Obama’s budget request for Hanford cleanup efforts in Fiscal Year 2011. Tomorrow Senator Murray will be questioning White House Budget Director Peter Orszag to get additional answers on the specifics of the budget. Among the issues she will be working to get more information on are details on how this budget affects meeting goals at the Richland Operations Office and on groundwater cleanup efforts. 2 Feb 2010 15:57:42 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321998 2BBDC95D-4236-4195-A0F2-BCB1D081A80E Speech comes in advance of critical vote to end debate; Murray says Smith is "highly qualified and eager to get to work." 1 Feb 2010 15:53:29 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321993 616C7B70-8D3B-4E94-B8BB-77E67C6FBB3A "As we begin to examine the President’s budget it is important to remember the fiscal and economic conditions this administration inherited just one year ago, and the work we have done to bring our economy back from the brink and get workers back on the job. 1 Feb 2010 15:53:06 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321977 14674592-DB82-4B20-8098-D888F447BEF6 oday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) applauded the announcement by the Department of Housing and Urban Development officially declaring the appointment of Mary McBride as Region X HUD Director. 29 Jan 2010 15:40:23 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321956 EA114BD7-5994-42A7-B6AC-9B7DDA926341 1 Jan 2010 22:16:21 GMT http:// 29D74ED4-33D1-46B4-81D7-2FEB9D9DA177 As more women veterans and veterans with children struggle with readjustment and housing, Murray's bill would support those who provide transitional housing, counseling 28 Feb 2010 22:15:35 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321975 38219528-A65F-45CE-B19A-A8C6DBD6B0A6 “Across our nation today, Americans are hurting. The economy is struggling and while it seems like Wall Street is doing just fine, Main Street continues to suffer. It’s the slow pace of our recovery, coupled with continued excess by big financial institutions, that has caused Americans to question whether Ben Bernanke is deserving of a second term as head of the Federal Reserve. 28 Feb 2010 22:15:07 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321955 EFA48258-F4FD-4980-ABF9-B06067B9F601 As Chairman of Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Murray worked with Transportation Secretary to ensure Washington state's needs and previous investments were considered in decision on where to make improvements nationwide 28 Jan 2010 18:09:45 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321976 7B665D86-53E0-4DB6-A91C-87F8BB72B146 Rosanna Peterson confirmed as first female judge from the Eastern District of Washington state 25 Jan 2010 15:15:38 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321758 D4888B3B-2A2C-4330-BB34-C6212D6448E9 "As we mark the 37th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, we must redouble our efforts to ensure that all women and families in America have access to the health care services and choices they deserve. 22 Jan 2010 14:30:38 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321673 6139644A-7083-4A4B-920C-9FEDCF0119EF Led by U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.), the Chair of the Senate Disaster Recovery Subcommittee and co-Chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, a bipartisan group of 15 Senators and 35 House members have written the Obama Administration asking for greater collaboration between the federal agencies in an effort to evacuate the 600 to 700 orphans who have been granted humanitarian parole. 21 Jan 2010 15:27:07 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321660 C15CF985-96BD-4176-BDB9-8A6E7DE0106B “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a step backward for democracy. It is a mistake that ignores a century of legal precedent, critical reforms made by Congress, and most importantly, the role of individual citizens in the political process. 21 Jan 2010 15:26:42 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321658 73660B0D-C2AE-44E7-BE38-8521B404736D As Senate puts together job-creation bill, Murray stresses the importance of creating "career pathways" to give workers the skills they need to succeed 21 Jan 2010 21:24:56 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321630 5BECFBF3-4DC9-4874-9545-E0E761E1AF47 $7M in contingency funding for WA state will help families heat their homes this winter 21 Jan 2010 19:48:03 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321622 776B7590-68C8-4F84-862A-649794157372 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a checklist and guide containing helpful tips to assist Veterans in the process of applying for their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. 20 Jan 2010 19:26:17 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321624 ED86B35C-2333-47EF-AD28-209D1837363F Recovery Act grant will help veterans, other WA state workers get the training and skills they need to succeed in the growing clean energy economy 20 Jan 2010 20:00:29 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321576 E349BAF7-4F4C-43D0-B501-80000619A5AD Today, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following joint statement on the tragic earthquake in Haiti. 14 Jan 2010 19:51:34 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321555 325D9B08-0FC7-418E-A42E-E0202DE6AB04 Greeting Li Zhaoxing, Chairman of the National People’s Congress Foreign Affairs Committee at an Inter-Parliamentary working session in Beijing. Read Senator Murray's Travel Blog: http://murray.senate.gov/china2010 13 Jan 2010 20:02:19 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=321521 7C328287-B21C-4E4D-A2F7-D788E3C06342 Pictured with (from left to right) Senator Bond, Sheng Huaren of the National People’s Congress (NPC), Senator Burris, and Jiang Enzhu of the NPC. Read Senator Murray's Travel Blog: http://murray.senate.gov 13 Jan 2010 20:00:17 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=321540 81F66D63-8F3A-4A2E-9C92-4D6E21E038A8 Driving through Tiananmen Square past the Forbidden City in Beijing. Read Senator Murray's Travel Blog: http://murray.senate.gov/china2010 13 Jan 2010 19:59:33 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=321523 4026B4CC-4ECB-4AC4-8C49-A8AD2CE1CF28 A discussion with Lu Yongxiang and the other members of the Inter-Parliamentary group at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Read Senator Murray's Travel Blog: http://murray.senate.gov/china2010 13 Jan 2010 19:58:44 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=321522v ADF8F7AA-427A-487A-9DDB-9E640384D4F3 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County has been awarded $3,639,530 to train local workers in clean-energy industries. This award is among the $147 million awarded nationally by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Energy Training Partnership grant awards authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and announced today by U.S Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. 13 Jan 2010 19:58:00 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321453 BEE6FAED-B97C-47AE-B08E-C7DF0839B7CB “I am deeply disturbed by the news that the VA’s preliminary data show a dramatic increase in veterans suicide between 2005 and 2007. We will be looking closer into this data in the coming weeks and months, but it is clear that the duty of providing mental health services and outreach to our returning veterans is still a challenge to the VA. 12 Jan 2010 19:57:25 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321440 54D62A0F-79C7-42C0-A146-90A0FCDCAF09 Senator Murray tours the Port of Anchorage - a key link in American-Asian trade - on a layover before heading to Beijing. Read more about Senator Murray's trip to China in her travel blog: http://murray.senate.gov/china2010 10 Jan 2010 17:35:17 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=321431 1BE35D5C-9ECC-4925-AC7A-AE30C0D2B21E As Chairman of the United States-China Inter-Parliamentary Group, Murray will lead Senate delegation to meet with Chinese leaders to discuss the economy, trade relations, international security, energy and other top diplomatic issues 8 Jan 2010 17:21:08 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321407 3614D319-FF38-42BD-9454-EFCEC21E6E52 Recovery Act grants will help hundreds of Washington state workers get the training and skills they need to succeed in the growing clean energy economy 6 Jan 2010 17:20:31 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321333 14C60925-D135-496E-B974-8D5376379668 On Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 Senator Murray presented Sergeant Bennett, a member of Iron Company, 3D Squadron, 2D Stryker Calvary Regiment, with the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Iraq on August 24, 2008. 5 Jan 2010 17:19:48 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=321432 FF8CB461-EB85-48DD-9110-777E0573DAD3 "Today's attempted attack on our nation is a reminder that we all must remain vigilant in our work to protect American citizens at home and around the globe. 25 Dec 2009 18:29:22 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321254 0376EFCD-1288-43C2-B5D5-AF5BFBA7AD66 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement after The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed the full Senate by a vote of 60-39. 24 Dec 2009 18:29:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321264 E2B6C69E-9B8D-41E1-B6E6-1FEF7DD53F3D Murray tells stories of Washington state families and small business owners who desperately need reform 23 Dec 2009 18:28:51 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321126 54DB1B71-091A-422F-B82B-1A77C23188E1 Tells story of Washington state woman's struggles under the current system, calls on colleagues to end the obstruction and pass health insurance reform 22 Dec 2009 18:24:32 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321105 57AB5C90-D3DB-4733-A400-0C57354DF537 In letter to Spokane VA, Murray requests information on expanded data collection for veterans suicides, update on efforts to fill key mental health care positions 22 Dec 2009 18:21:47 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321099 5A44EC7F-CE26-4F29-A921-0C5102173370 Bi-partisan legislation will allow pilots and flight attendants to take time to meet the needs of their health and families despite airline industries unique time keeping methods 22 Dec 2009 18:21:16 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321097 1EEAE80F-9443-46CB-ABAD-2AC57982332D Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced legislation that would create 450,000 temporary jobs and training opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth across the country. Murray’s bill, the "Youth Jobs Act of 2010," would provide $1.5 billion through the Workforce Investment Act to stimulate local economies by building on and expanding the highly successful Recovery Act youth employment program. 22 Dec 2009 18:06:08 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321090 92BDFD95-4893-4C3D-ACC0-8A7B9108AF01 With Washington state budget outlook threatening services, Murray helps pass bill that extends unemployment insurance and COBRA tax credits, blocks cuts to physician payments under Medicare, and prevents low-income families from losing food stamps, Medicaid, and heating assistance 19 Dec 2009 17:57:07 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321087 843C8C9D-7E28-42DB-892B-CC3612E25CC3 Funding will support Armed Forces while creating family wage jobs and helping Washington state remain at the forefront of technology, research, and innovation 19 Dec 2009 17:56:27 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321085 757938DC-A882-45F5-8928-3101CEEA8306 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement after the manager’s amendment for The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was introduced. 19 Dec 2009 17:55:26 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321040 03FD0F4B-02D8-471A-A2E8-D39F63B58DD2 Bi-partisan resolution highlights the important role of school counselors in the education and development of our nation's students 18 Dec 2009 17:54:59 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=321029 2766A5F0-25D5-46B3-AEE2-FA31ED749492 Senator Murray made a speech on the floor of the Senate highlighting the benefits of the health insurance reform bill for Washington state families and small business owners. 17 Dec 2009 17:54:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=321030 000B5D3E-6B1B-4382-9E38-C26DECAB23B6 Murray tells story of WA woman's struggles under the current system, explains how reform plan will help her and those in similar situations 17 Dec 2009 17:53:32 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320969 30487001-DE03-4CF4-9C2D-E018758DAB2A Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that legislation designating Illabot Creek in Skagit County as a Wild and Scenic River has passed the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 16 Dec 2009 17:52:57 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320855 2230D25E-6B49-4015-A8A3-B966403F0E9E Today, Senator Murray announced that legislation she introduced that would expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and designate both the Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers as Wild and Scenic has passed the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 16 Dec 2009 17:50:06 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320854 0BF48A14-2F76-49AB-A079-6C0E9B25BF20 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement on the test flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. 15 Dec 2009 22:35:11 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320786 16FF7DF9-D7EE-4310-B6A5-CB56AF547AAE - Bill Will Help Free Up Small Business Loans, Create Jobs - 10 Dec 2009 22:34:51 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320702 06D6B8A2-F329-44D0-98CB-2EEE87EA2095 D.D. 214 Forms: Critical To Getting Proper Care And Benefits For Many Support Troops, Women Who Have Seen Combat 10 Dec 2009 21:31:46 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320685 9DA28C6D-E970-434B-A472-5FE079D55425 Bill contains billions of dollars for medical care, women veterans, and homeless veterans; Includes historic advance funding for next year's VA medical care 9 Dec 2009 21:25:48 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320647 1C87CAEC-045C-4A79-8EA6-EE98C8684674 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a member of the Senate Military Construction Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the $429 million she secured for military installations in Washington state was included in the final version of the Fiscal Year 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act. 9 Dec 2009 21:24:43 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320645 C9F03812-5F8B-4311-A1F3-3780DD505298 Funding will create jobs in Pierce County, is the first step to building a new facility that meets growing demand for care of women and newborns 9 Dec 2009 21:24:19 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320644 A508D787-B171-48AF-9EE7-B6F4BAAC44F4 Funding will enhance lifesaving emergency training for pilot, create local jobs 9 Dec 2009 21:23:46 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320641 C73882F5-3A68-43A9-9ACB-CE175890A6DD Funding for industrial park will boost SE Washington economy, put in place infrastructure for long-term growth 9 Dec 2009 21:23:20 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320639 305DC217-BE2D-4F0F-B892-2F3747D3E72D Funding will support workforce development in health care, other key industries 9 Dec 2009 21:22:45 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320636 12982B4E-8BD1-4ACB-979D-E1B79F865D3F Funding in Senate spending bill will support WSU Nursing School in Spokane, Health centers in Seattle and statewide 9 Dec 2009 21:22:03 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320634 73A1E9BE-DF6C-40D4-AE3B-8D3A03ED1D0E Murray includes Vancouver-area project to prepare high school students for green careers; Expands Washington state financial literacy efforts 9 Dec 2009 21:21:49 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320633 7D610A13-4BC3-4D9E-A3F0-447A37FBBF2A As Chair of Key Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murray Wins Support for Project That Will Create Jobs, Enhance Trade 9 Dec 2009 21:17:48 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320632 C2A0ED44-68B0-4A23-BE47-208E84F5A730 Funding will create jobs, reduce congestion, and invest in transportation infrastructure across Pierce County 9 Dec 2009 21:17:13 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320628 BD165B84-5B28-4109-8793-E3A2F0C0A3A3 Southwest Washington funding will create jobs, boost the economy, and support key community and transportation priorities 9 Dec 2009 21:14:55 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320627 0FFAAEDD-A169-40F6-9A1D-D5F660E85375 After Bush administration rule eliminates affordable, public transportation on game days, Murray restores service in transportation legislation 9 Dec 2009 21:16:08 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320625 49A78308-8CBA-4BB0-8137-D679AA5467A7 Funding will create jobs in the region, invest in transportation and Port of Everett infrastructure 9 Dec 2009 21:14:00 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320622 929D5EE2-7C77-46EA-9F40-F5B6E7CBB272 Funding will create jobs, invest in Olympia waterfront, and allow Thurston County to purchase new hybrid buses 9 Dec 2009 21:11:02 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320615 C571F9D1-8277-42F9-B1A6-CA4C13C3C77D Funding for Whatcom Smart Trips, fleet replacement will create jobs, support growing regional transportation use, help grow regional economy 9 Dec 2009 21:10:38 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320614 FE7F6123-1726-4074-B789-5BF81BA49AFB Funding will create jobs, invest in key Kitsap County community priorities 9 Dec 2009 21:10:16 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320612 DF83CD1F-6623-4816-BE16-C9A9AC56B3EF Funding will create jobs, support regional priorities like Sound Transit and community centers in Auburn, Kent 9 Dec 2009 21:09:46 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320611 7AE9E429-40C9-4D09-9F0A-025A520E1672 Funds will create jobs, support U.S. 195 safety improvements, Arc of Spokane renovation 9 Dec 2009 21:09:17 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320610 466DD749-C052-493A-B43E-422D1F4E6C4A As Chairman of Transportation Appropriations Committee, Murray helps pass language in yearly spending bill that opens door to federal funding 9 Dec 2009 20:57:24 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320609 2E7E88D1-E6A4-4438-A212-6A73B9059CA2 As Chair of Key Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murray Wins Support for Central WA Economic Priorities 9 Dec 2009 16:53:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320608 6B12614E-3C17-42AB-9684-B68EC49E5B72 Funding will create jobs, help local veterans and their families find homes 9 Dec 2009 16:52:48 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320607 A3D0D92E-8E9E-4088-9F47-C97E72987309 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $500,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill for the Yakima County Gang Initiative has been included in the final version of the bill. 9 Dec 2009 16:52:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320605 1672336A-2FF8-448B-BD76-2149E2D4BD0B Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $800,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill for Whatcom County law enforcement has been included in the final version of the bill. 9 Dec 2009 16:51:46 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320603 4A92D493-39A6-4833-91DB-33CF22CC1BB4 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $500,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill for a new Vancouver Records Management System (RMS) has been included in the final version of the bill. 9 Dec 2009 16:51:16 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320597 569642F5-7B60-4877-BD40-8B958A373051 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $1 million she secured in a 2010 spending bill for important youth violence prevention efforts in Seattle and King County has been included in the final version of the bill. 9 Dec 2009 16:51:00 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320594 A8794B72-26A8-4B81-A9C0-9393A340B1E0 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $500,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill for the Pierce County Regional Gang Prevention Partnership has been included in the final version of the bill. 9 Dec 2009 16:50:36 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320593 0FC7FDAA-EF4A-4F41-9C40-D268DD7B481D Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $500,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill to improve communications at the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has been included in the final version of the bill. 9 Dec 2009 16:49:43 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320591 84D966A1-591F-4019-87CD-C9306C8BB3EB Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $1.6 million she secured in a 2010 spending bill for the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative has been included in the fiscal year 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act. 9 Dec 2009 16:26:05 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320590 4FA1A682-ABEF-468D-8146-DF5E6F44A64B Funding will support Washington state methamphetamine prevention efforts, National Center based in Pierce County 9 Dec 2009 16:25:21 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320589 ECCFF69F-00C7-451E-95E0-161449A18892 Funding will provide critical support to strained border law enforcement 9 Dec 2009 16:24:59 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320587 D4FF05CA-037B-4ED4-A0A0-0157EC532438 Murray worked to save the Pacific Salmon Recovery Fund by including funding in Senate bill after House of Representatives eliminated program 9 Dec 2009 16:39:53 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320554 14AE846D-5413-4DF4-A790-01D0BF50D149 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) delivered a speech on the Senate floor honoring the lives of four Lakewood, Washington police officers who were killed last week in the worst act of violence against law enforcement in Washington state history. 7 Dec 2009 22:19:25 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320499 197BFD7B-5C55-4538-8FDE-56F09D5619A3 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement following the Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth at the White House hosted by President Obama. 3 Dec 2009 22:15:27 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320431 9CE90AEE-02E8-42F0-B203-073E4A4EE6B9 Funding for local agencies will create jobs, reduce diesel emissions across Washington state 3 Dec 2009 21:05:18 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320426 9072266B-91CA-4C69-B008-A12F212B9AE7 Resolution extends sympathies to officers' families and Lakewood community; Expresses solidarity with law enforcement community nationwide 2 Dec 2009 17:38:32 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320362 8CD080F2-9C5A-403F-80DF-EFC128012204 “Like all Americans who experienced that terrible day, I will never forget the horrendous attacks of September 11th and the fear and destruction our nation experienced. And I will always remember the way we came together – across regions and political lines – with purpose, commitment and courage to support our President and our troops in their efforts to root out terrorism in Afghanistan. 1 Dec 2009 22:03:59 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320376 EC6733EC-AEAC-4F04-9BA5-2876F3771F2C Resolution extends sympathies to officers' families and Lakewood community; Expresses solidarity with law enforcement community nationwide 2 Dec 2009 22:03:38 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320362 C74670F5-FF95-4D5D-9E58-5AE91FDF5A2D Bi-partisan legislation will allow pilots and flight attendants to take time to meet the needs of their health and families despite airline industries unique time keeping methods 2 Dec 2009 18:52:45 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320352 E83D4A95-5F03-4201-8477-F93F11AB3DBC U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash), today responded to Airbus and Northrop Grumman’s transparent attempt to once again press the Air Force into tilting the tanker competition in their favor by threatening to drop out of the competition. 1 Dec 2009 15:03:29 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320338 BE951367-D351-4DDB-A4B0-B177F4CA3893 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) delivered the following speech on the floor of the United States Senate to honor the service and sacrifice of the four City of Lakewood Police Officers who were killed on Sunday, November 29th: 1 Dec 2009 14:59:32 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320319 BF102985-D613-4E74-8BFD-D577B91B1D91 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray issued the following statement on the Senate vote to begin debate on the health insurance reform bill. The motion to proceed to debate passed the Senate today by a vote of 60-39. 21 Nov 2009 22:11:02 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320196 C19BD683-1D82-4135-8394-4D20D0E0C5FC In speech on Senate floor, highlighted benefits of reforms to Washington families and small business owners 20 Nov 2009 19:31:35 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320157 1A0F166F-99C5-4ADB-9ECF-3B9C7D35B51A Omnibus bill to improve health services and support for veterans passes Senate 98-0 19 Nov 2009 22:31:28 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320128 65851E73-DA25-44DD-8FA2-C59CAE06F97E Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced two bills that provide additional resources to help homeless and foster children succeed in school. 19 Nov 2009 22:24:02 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320123 81C7BA1D-DD86-49F3-842C-6824C6F7BF7A Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) stood with Democratic Senators and health care advocates at an event highlighting the benefits to Washington state families and small businesses of the comprehensive Senate health insurance reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was formally unveiled yesterday. 19 Nov 2009 22:23:48 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320121 D01BCF61-FB85-433E-84D8-AC72BEA715C6 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chairman of the Senate HELP Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee, released the following statement on the HELP committee hearing on the nominations of Jackie Berrien for Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) Chair, Chai Feldblum and Victoria Lipnic for EEOC Commissioners, and P. David Lopez for EEOC general counsel. 19 Nov 2009 22:22:14 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320119 929F521F-5A9B-403C-9973-643BDAA9DB2A “Today, we are closer than we have been in decades to giving American families and businesses back control over their own health care choices. 19 Nov 2009 22:21:52 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320070 BD35224B-2798-4A5B-BA2E-583C1CECC62C Funding from Recovery Act will help Washington state workers gain the skills they need to compete for good jobs in growing green industries 19 Nov 2009 22:21:07 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320041 64264B36-665D-4B7B-ABF3-01346C9C4A36 Delegation expresses serious concerns about illegal launch aid; calls on Administration to not penalize American aerospace workers 19 Nov 2009 22:20:34 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320040 8E087890-7C4D-402D-A83A-91F654BA9A03 Microsoft General Manager Lutz Ziob attended the hearing, spoke about technology skills unique to veterans 19 Nov 2009 22:19:39 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320038 FBA536D5-2B08-4EBB-9725-6F60A656A16F The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act will give the FDA new authorities, tools and resources to comprehensively reform the nation’s food safety systems. The bipartisan bill focuses on four key areas where FDA’s authorities and resources need to be improved: food-borne illness prevention; food-borne illness detection and response; food defense capabilities; and overall resources. 19 Nov 2009 22:14:57 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=320030 A7BF77DE-4F74-4496-A791-B5B50013C9DA Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a member of the Senate Military Construction Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the $398.8 million for military installations in Washington state passed the full Senate. 17 Nov 2009 21:57:07 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319997 3BFDC79C-40F1-45CD-A6BB-9192753163D6 Bill contains billions of dollars for medical care, women veterans, homeless veterans; includes specific language on Walla Walla VA, South Puget Sound CBOC 17 Nov 2009 21:56:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319986 5A7569F8-51F2-422D-9D24-14BE6FCF7D9E Funding will create jobs in Pierce County, is the first step to building a new facility that meets growing demand for care of women and newborns 17 Nov 2009 21:43:19 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319982 D8189DB4-CA1F-4E10-B7CF-20DA3EB5FFB9 Funding will enhance lifesaving emergency training for pilot, create local jobs 17 Nov 2009 21:42:47 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319981 90FDF6A2-336D-4E0D-94C7-E55DB9527EBC Pilot program that Murray pushed for in Wounded Warriors bill will mean single medical examinations and transparent rating system for returning service members disability claims 16 Nov 2009 22:21:53 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319939 5C49A565-FC51-49E1-9F94-3E7749368161 Senators say returning soldiers' unemployment rate too high and say benefits should include apprenticeship and job training, not just college 12 Nov 2009 15:33:17 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319899 B3822E8D-7FB3-46A1-8197-5F3FF3B62DB2 Murray highlights the importance of paid sick leave to prevent the spread of H1N1 10 Nov 2009 17:49:14 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319831 A09FBF45-7386-4461-9E63-5016492FA853 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $500,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill for the Yakima County Gang Initiative has passed the full Senate. 5 Nov 2009 17:37:14 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319828 8D124709-2A46-4708-A885-AA9E2F35F587 Funding will help offset increased law enforcement costs associated with 2010 Olympics, improve data integration and support border-related prosecutions 5 Nov 2009 17:36:53 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319826 CD18B37B-A9B9-41B0-810F-AC163D7BFC8B Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $500,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill for a new Vancouver Records Management System (RMS) has passed the full Senate. 5 Nov 2009 17:36:20 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319825 F3913156-E860-4919-BFBE-10115B4124DD Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $1 million she included in a 2010 spending bill for important youth violence prevention efforts in Seattle and King County has passed the full Senate. 5 Nov 2009 17:35:50 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319824 341D41A3-A917-4131-97CB-AF16D72EC4FA Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $500,000 she included in a 2010 spending bill for the Pierce County Regional Gang Prevention Partnership has passed the full Senate. The Pierce County gang partnership focuses on at-risk youth who are exposed to or engaged in crime, aiming to help them before they fall into a life-long pattern of criminal behavior. 5 Nov 2009 17:35:07 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319822 DD3A3881-979F-4459-B18F-B889BA6E2CE7 Funding will support new communications tower to allow use of latest radio technology 5 Nov 2009 17:34:40 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319821 42F69028-DAAA-4B37-835F-EB106F8E4CBE Murray works to save the Pacific Salmon Recovery Fund by including $80 million in Senate bill after House of Representatives eliminates program 5 Nov 2009 16:46:19 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319819 900C4071-65D7-4373-90F1-FA6E2C2874AD Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the $1.6 million she included in a 2010 spending bill for the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative has passed the full Senate. The funding will help protect and restore marine waters, habitats and species at priority sites along the Northwest Straits, which run through Clallam, Island, Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. 5 Nov 2009 16:45:40 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319818 2D5C7D7B-8812-4471-9FA2-B8A7507A9C6B Funding will provide critical support to strained border law enforcement 5 Nov 2009 16:45:16 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319817 447E0AEF-25BF-4CE5-A29F-2474586C687D Funding will support Washington state methamphetamine prevention efforts, National Center based in Pierce County 5 Nov 2009 16:19:06 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319816 120B9A4A-DD21-420C-B8B8-D5FA87657894 New bill will create a comprehensive federal program to support literacy instruction in states; comes at a time when literacy funding is limited by state budget shortfalls 5 Nov 2009 16:11:39 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319813 A117B640-385A-4CF2-AC88-96C2B9D89B10 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) attended a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Indian Health Service (IHS) cooperation. Murray questioned witnesses on ways the VA could work more effectively with IHS to support our tribal veterans and ensure they get the health care and benefits they need and deserve. 5 Nov 2009 16:11:27 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319812 8DD67AD1-8974-4AA0-80EF-B383A555F177 Tells stories of Washington state families who desperately need the support to get back on their feet 3 Nov 2009 15:56:04 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319628 F80DD73C-1773-481B-A94D-9660238B7079 Funding will create jobs, support the replacement and upgrade of water pumps in Cowlitz County, City of Puyallup 29 Oct 2009 15:54:44 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319511 3FCB7552-A705-4161-8BC3-2A441802B825 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senator Murray submitted testimony at a hearing of the Public Lands and Forests subcommittee urging her colleagues to support legislation she introduced that would expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and designate both the Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers as Wild and Scenic. 29 Oct 2009 15:54:11 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319474 1F4C2D9E-0392-4EE4-91C5-63A7DAA5DF44 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement after President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. 28 Oct 2009 15:53:46 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319446 8DA6205C-D0B6-4889-8D77-7238F5C6ECA3 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after Boeing announced their decision on the second 787 line. “This is a disappointing moment for our state and for Boeing customers. 28 Oct 2009 15:53:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319441 5F067089-383F-4E5D-A7EC-C5B4DED15D31 Murray tells stories of unemployed Washingtonians who need additional support while they look for work. Extension would include up to 20 additional weeks of unemployment benefits for those who have exhausted their payments 27 Oct 2009 15:51:59 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319380 3929F3F5-1022-4042-88CC-E6C9ED364505 Snohomish County PUD, Avista receive funding to create more reliable, efficient and secure power grid 27 Oct 2009 16:15:13 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319354 90C88F13-DFA8-48E4-8D15-9A5A9268C1A9 Window to apply for payment will only be open for one year; Thousands of WA residents who served from Sept, 11t,h 2001 to Sept. 30th, 2009 may be eligible for additional $500 per month of stop-loss service 21 Oct 2009 16:50:28 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319215 BEEB068F-8F82-40D8-956F-573C8E02870F Murray urges her colleagues to support her bills expanding services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children, supporting former prisoners of war, and expanding veterans' access to chiropractic care 21 Oct 2009 18:29:18 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319158 F11E6725-6792-4FAA-BCED-9A4B8359AF24 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that that the $1 million she included to support the construction of a new Emergency Response Center in Sprague, Washington in the fiscal year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill has been included in the final version of the spending bill. 20 Oct 2009 18:18:18 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319133 CDA12035-0843-4D7D-BB71-5926DDB23F57 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that that the $12 million she included for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in the fiscal year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill has been included in the final version of the spending bill. 20 Oct 2009 18:17:26 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319127 E7EDC1EF-A4F0-4BEF-9350-54F6AFE9DA1A Funding will support ongoing retrofit of polar icebreaker at Seattle shipyard and boat construction in Kent 20 Oct 2009 18:17:05 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319125 4A9891BC-6D26-49AC-9ABD-665F43264855 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor on the need to pass an extension of Emergency Unemployment Insurance (UI) for thousands of Washington state residents who are out of work. 20 Oct 2009 18:27:20 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319110 1CE17945-03A0-4B13-9EDB-F40F010E8CFD U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chairman of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Representative Doc Hastings today announced the release of $1 million in Emergency Relief Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding that they secured to help accelerate the reconstruction and repair of the section of SR-410 near Naches. 19 Oct 2009 18:26:42 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319096 F7282431-E422-44F2-9B1A-49BE47BBF1C2 Senator Murray, a senior member of the Senate Education Committee, meets with the 2010 Washington state Principals of the Year - Christine Lynch from John Shaw Middle School in Spokane and Aaron Leavell from Bremerton High School. 15 Oct 2009 20:36:37 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=319035 14530132-9A74-4375-A1E2-9942E42D3F63 Fruit, vegetable, and other specialty crop growers will benefit from nearly $3 million federal grant to build marketing opportunities, increase competiveness of small farmers, and promote the consumption of specialty crops 15 Oct 2009 16:27:40 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=319026 3FFDBAD4-464C-4136-8A07-A9EAFD1179DB Murray fought to include funding for projects to help reduce the risk of floods, move cargo, and ensure economic growth 15 Oct 2009 16:27:19 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318998 B5415DE7-78DB-49A8-852C-405C16667DE0 Funding will allow company to continue developing promising new cancer treatment 15 Oct 2009 21:13:06 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318995 8573CD5A-6E01-497E-95F5-F534FC808200 Funding will help create more reliable, stable and secure power grid 15 Oct 2009 21:11:35 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318992 5E428369-3653-47CF-AD45-B6729B35E7BB Murray worked to include this funding, which will create jobs and position Washington state as a leader in clean energy technology 15 Oct 2009 20:43:27 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318990 129086A2-B33F-4370-A59A-8A2D31B83D99 Murray worked to include this funding, which will provide critical resources for Washington state farmers, local residents 15 Oct 2009 20:43:11 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318989 FE3F4815-A185-4F17-A2D9-A9FACF077AE4 Murray addresses women's health care advocates and the health insurance industry's top lobbyist on why women pay higher premiums for care and are discriminated against using pregnancy, C-sections, and domestic abuse as pre-existing conditions 15 Oct 2009 20:38:21 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318981 3585A2F8-46CA-4834-ACB1-3513C99BE975 U.S. Senate Majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) today announced the appointment of Washington state Senator Patty Murray to chair the United States-China Inter-Parliamentary Group (IPG). The IPG is the official dialogue mechanism between the US Senate and the Chinese government. 8 Oct 2009 22:39:51 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318826 87139B53-BD48-4B65-985A-94B2ED19011C Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that $3.74 million she secured for a new Agricultural Research Service (ARS) center at Washington State has been included in the final version 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill. The bill - which after passing the Senate today by a vote of 76-22 has now been approved by both houses of Congress and will head to the President who is expected to sign it into law. 8 Oct 2009 22:39:20 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318814 889107C8-0276-4EFA-9B04-AA1A5F0845A8 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate highlighting why health insurance reform is so important for Washington state women. Murray told the story of a young man she met named Marcelas Owens, whose mother got sick, lost her job, lost her health insurance, and then lost her life. 8 Oct 2009 22:38:13 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/photos/display.cfm?id=318768 847FB3A6-BEC9-4EA2-AE95-720139CCF93B Murray Tells story of Seattle family who lost their mother after she lost her insurance 8 Oct 2009 15:27:29 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318750 F6C46C25-0456-422D-B5AF-AD073D71A8F0 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced a concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of service-learning and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge occurring between October 5 and October 11, 2009. This program was included in the recently reauthorized Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. 7 Oct 2009 22:36:00 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318901 185FF16D-C33A-4533-AFC5-82CA8092F367 In speech on the Senate floor, Murray outlines the benefits of health care reform for Washington state seniors 7 Oct 2009 12:25:09 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318746 DB169ADC-78E2-4CE7-A3FE-88AC48040B44 Funding will create family wage jobs and help Washington state remain at the forefront of technology, research, and innovation 6 Oct 2009 12:24:39 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318681 5CBF8A49-7FE3-439E-9FDA-7203A8813BB0 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the City of Washougal will receive a $3,030,000 loan to construct a one million gallon water reservoir from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). 6 Oct 2009 12:22:49 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318659 51CF691E-12AC-4B38-82F1-F507348056E2 Funding will expand loan opportunities to small businesses, support community-based organizations 2 Oct 2009 12:43:08 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318578 1F5AF337-39E0-4CF6-928D-EA35C7714D72 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that Washington state veterans that have applied for and not yet received their Post-9/11 GI tuition assistance can apply for an emergency advance payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beginning tomorrow. 1 Oct 2009 12:42:51 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318517 1249BAA0-ABC0-4788-985E-AC47D51FE3B8 Bill introduced on first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month would extend financial protections to victims of abuse, end insurance company discrimination 1 Oct 2009 12:41:26 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318516 868A6235-B314-49FD-B388-24704BDE8A10 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray announced that Longview has been selected to receive a federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant to improve student safety. 1 Oct 2009 20:07:39 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318878 9CCA64BE-960D-4AB0-AFF3-895C9F7D5416 Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray announced that Walla Walla has been selected to receive a federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant to improve student safety. 1 Oct 2009 22:35:14 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318899 39C2DE63-7F4B-43B4-9A13-03BF285EBBA8 Murray secures $87 million over the President's request for cleanup in the upcoming Fiscal Year 30 Sep 2009 12:40:49 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318515 FC4AFE0F-03C0-41D3-AEAF-F57A34E5D69E Funding will create jobs, support the replacement and upgrade of water pumps in Cowlitz County, City of Puyallup 25 Sep 2009 11:44:47 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318285 F44B3750-8B6B-4225-BAF8-5C298C5EAE2D Funding will create jobs, support the replacement and upgrade of water pumps in Cowlitz County, City of Puyallup 25 Sep 2009 11:11:35 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318230 D2F2D856-F6F5-43D7-A744-16A00F456FEF These grants were made available through the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 23 Sep 2009 17:57:54 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318180 CCBA6142-73AE-420E-AE71-0FE5D9939DA2 Funding for Snoqualmie Pass, Gig Harbor, Sedro-Woolley will create jobs in local communities, support departments' public safety efforts hold 23 Sep 2009 17:31:04 GMT http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318148 57A1A52F-99C0-47BD-8498-CBDECA55DB1A The funds, which will now be to be distributed to state ports, will go toward infrastructure security improvements including chemical detectors, cameras, security gates, access controls, and training and exercises. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:47:50 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318143 B63A2412-C97F-49CA-BDE8-411AD322A11A The report highlights the fact that in Washington state insurance rates have gone up by 129% in ten years, while wages have increased only 46%. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:36:38 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318088 79621C06-B428-4C95-92B1-DCF567828FAD Funding will create jobs, help local communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:57:48 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318033 9CB4DF7E-8148-451E-B3FF-08F6CFD8237F As Chair of Key Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murray Wins Support for Project That Will Create Jobs, Enhance Trade Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:57:16 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=318045 51B6109B-B888-4449-AD84-7803CE74E03A As Chairman of Transportation Appropriations Committee, Murray helps pass language in yearly spending bill that opens door to federal funding Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:04:41 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317962 7B32F43E-12C9-427C-BA15-4D84238D2D02 Southwest Washington funding will create jobs, boost the economy, and support key community and transportation priorities Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:04:19 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317961 B965CBF2-A6DF-42D5-B445-1B736F9409E0 Funding will create jobs in the region, invest in transportation and Port of Everett infrastructure Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:03:59 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317960 B75DFF16-ACD3-48E4-A530-48D2A478FD02 Funding will create jobs, help reduce congestion, and invest in transportation infrastructure across Pierce County Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:03:38 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317958 192F9881-7174-45D4-B9DD-D583AC68E0E9 Funding for Whatcom Smart Trips, fleet replacement will support growing regional transportation use, help grow regional economy Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:03:26 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317956 6172F515-BB74-4A45-B98D-11C9ED0309F6 The U.S. Senate today approved H.R. 3288, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill by a vote of 73 to 25. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:02:50 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317952 E544C6C6-CFF8-485E-A37B-356288A064C4 Funding will create jobs, invest in key Kitsap County community priorities Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:02:23 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317947 7447667C-F9FE-4F4F-962C-F7A79A2F8BB1 Funds will create jobs, support U.S. 195 safety improvements, Arc of Spokane renovation Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:02:01 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317942 FCB838CE-962B-4567-8A74-A60F72099934 Funding will create jobs, help local veterans and their families find homes Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:00:11 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317940 388785FF-139C-444F-A2B3-431F6C4664E9 Funding will create jobs, help local veterans and their families find homes Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:59:51 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317940 1F8B961E-A19B-4BE5-9887-49CB407293E2 As Chair of Key Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murray Wins Support for Central WA Economic Priorities Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:59:31 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317939 796196D0-2304-41B2-91B7-17121AD25B1B Funding will create jobs, invest in Olympia waterfront, and allow Thurston County to purchase new hybrid buses Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:59:06 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317938 EAA0720D-80E4-4F28-BDD7-D41F6F852349 Funding will create jobs, support regional priorities like Sound Transit and community centers in Auburn, Kent Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:58:41 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317936 D2CE60FF-9A1A-4ADA-8FFE-67C2BC63F728 In Senate resolutions, Murray celebrates heritage and achievements of Latinos across the country Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:58:19 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317867 02E22BE1-EED9-4153-A998-87F0B8F09892 En resoluciones del Senado, la Senadora Murray celebra la herencia y los logros de la comunidad latina Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:57:43 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317865 833EE71C-DDB7-409E-BAE0-51E56E100E74 Letter calls for quick action to provide the region sufficient time before the start of this year's flood season Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:57:22 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317840 A8685211-CB88-48D8-9A1E-3997B956F1E9 Senator Murray expresses serious concerns about illegal launch aid; Calls on Secretary Gates to not penalize our domestic industry Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:56:58 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317854 AFDF8291-5933-4746-939A-95F1C942E240 Senator Murray urges President Obama to "ensure a level playing field," take action to stop additional illegal Airbus subsidies Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:56:35 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317731 4EC526F3-7959-4E48-B9B5-B7CD5086E58F After years of pushing for increased TRICARE payments to rural hospitals serving military personnel and their families, Murray and Larsen's efforts result in federal rule change that will assist Whidbey General Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:55:51 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317749 931848F2-10ED-4E1B-A2EE-BED54CD5AC42 Senator Murray Speaks on Anniversary of September 11th Attacks Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:55:21 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317696 8CD23F92-4F60-42CE-8A47-09D7A6982DDD Remembers 'great battles,' 'small moments,' and 'personal touch' Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:16:18 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317647 1CF01564-45EF-4DFE-8F6A-04D729E66650 "President Obama stated clearly tonight what American families and businesses know all too well, our current health care system is simply unsustainable. " Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:15:35 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317622 699D61A4-24DF-46CC-BC47-6C219766142A Funding will create family wage jobs and help Washington state remain at the forefront of technology, research, and innovation Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:22:15 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317588 F20974F4-32C5-4073-B90F-8228A6357E22 (Washington, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement based on news reports that the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) interim ruling found that launch aid to Airbus is an illegal subsidy. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:59:20 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317526 62C2CE97-A210-4D9F-A659-DB6ACD85FA83 Funding for Rainier Vista Phase III will create jobs and improve public housing in Seattle Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:59:21 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317503 BEF2D433-6186-411D-8125-2B7D37026124 (Washington, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) made the following statement after Boeing announced that Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson will retire and that he will be replaced by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems President and CEO Jim Albaugh. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:59:22 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317417 2F8173DC-C4BD-4A8A-BB07-EC5F5A3DA228 Funding for Cascade Sierra Solutions will help replace or upgrade older diesel trucks with new, energy efficient components Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:59:23 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317366 F61B9A8E-9396-45FE-9188-650B407D60C4 (Washington, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that a $1.4 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant has been awarded by the Department of Commerce to the city of Longview to extend Weber Avenue and provide water infrastructure to serve the Mint Farm Industrial Park. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:59:24 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317362 9FE836D5-BA5C-4B5A-A05C-AD587AB1C6CF (Washington, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell issued the following statement after Boeing announced that they would apply for a permit to build at the site of their recently purchased fuselage facility in Charleston, South Carolina. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:59:25 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317340 4B2D091E-91CF-4533-8941-5AAE937E257E (Washington, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). Senator Murray served with Senator Kennedy for more than 16 years in the U.S. Senate, including many years as a senior member of Kennedy’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:59:26 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317313 3E015246-0CF0-40CD-95C2-72CDD2188549 (Washington, D.C.) Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the Quileute Housing Authority will receive $600,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) to build new housing The funding, which will go toward the construction of 5 new houses, was awarded on a competitive basis using money allotted in the Recovery Act for Indian Community Development Block Grants (ICDBG). Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:59:27 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317285 4911DE86-4B10-4FAC-9DBD-AA2A980DB9A7 Funding will create jobs and help small shipyards make critical infrastructure improvements Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:59:28 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317148 3DDB2883-5E3C-4C3F-81FD-16169EE7D1C3 (Washington, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the University of Washington has been awarded $1,588,828 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:59:29 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317147 85F4FCE8-04FE-4844-A99F-C3C1A365A059 Additional Army Corps funds will create jobs, help ensure that Columbia Snake River system stays open for business Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:59:30 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317146 0E921785-78C5-4455-BABA-4BCE86F299D6 New clinic will provide area veterans with mental health screening and PTSD counseling. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:59:31 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=317149 ABA997BC-891D-45EF-821B-471FC2A47F73 "I was proud to join with my colleagues in the Senate as we cast this historic vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor is highly qualified for the position, and will be a smart, fair, and impartial member of the Supreme Court." Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:59:32 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=316896 A83F1157-3982-4195-8062-14650D8FADA0 (Washington, D.C.) Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that the Senate Indian Affairs Committee voted to pass the Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act, which would transfer approximately 37 acres of land owned by the National Park Service to the Tribe, and would take into trust land the Tribe has purchased or had transferred to it. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:59:33 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=316865 AD4A97F9-102D-4ED3-B9AE-5A309CEC9B91 Recovery Act funding will kick start local research efforts to end dependence on foreign oil and combat climate change Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:59:34 -0400 http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=316861 E8B9D482-ED39-4513-9658-5485EA2DDB97