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 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 10 Nov 2009 17:35:41 GMT http:// 5531157C-DA52-42CC-AB7E-D314BE04A482 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