Murray
Tells Story of Young Boy from Washington State at Bipartisan White House Health
Care Summit
Yesterday, I attended the White House Health Care Summit and
shared a story that was told to me by a young Washington state resident named
Marcelas Owens. Marcelas’ story demonstrates why health insurance reform is so
critical to families across Washington state. I used Marcelas as an example as
to why it is time to move forward with reform for the thousands of Washington
families and business owners who have shared their stories with me. – Watch | Details
“Boy’s loss
recounted at summit” – News Tribune
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Small
Business: Helping Small Business Expand and Create Jobs
Last Monday, I held a roundtable discussion with Seattle-area
small business owners to discuss ways to help them expand and create jobs. I
listened to stories about the lack of credit available to small business owners
and discussed my
efforts to increase access to credit and support efforts to grow small
business and create jobs throughout our state.
“Sen. Murray’s
plan to help small businesses get loans”
– Puget Sound Business Journal
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Transportation:
$30 Million to fix “Mercer Mess” Will Create Jobs and Support Commerce
Last Thursday, I joined with local business owners to announce
that $30 million will
be going to the Mercer Corridor project in Seattle as part of the TIGER
(Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant program. This
project will generate jobs, help reduce congestion in downtown Seattle and
bolster economic activity in an area with major employers. – Details
“Federal stimulus
cash should jump-start transforming Mercer St.”
– Seattle Times
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Transportation:
$35 Million to Improve North Spokane Corridor
Also
last Thursday, I announced that $35 million of additional TIGER Grant funding
will be going to the North Spokane Corridor project. I’m proud to have secured
this funding for the region’s top transportation priority that will put people
to work and build a more economically competitive and vibrant region. – Details
“Stimulus to spur work on corridor”
– Spokesman-Review
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Columbia
River Channel Deepening:Positively Impacting Local Economy
Last Friday, I visited the Port of Vancouver to host a roundtable
discussion about the Columbia River channel deepening project currently
underway. I met with representatives from the Pacific Northwest Waterways
Association, the Columbia River Channel Deepening Coalition, and members of the
local community and was pleased to hear about the positive impact this project
has had on the community and local economy.
“Deeper
channel reaps early dividends” – Columbian
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