


JOBS: Senator Murray, Washington State Employment Center Director Examine Efforts to Create and Save Washington Jobs
January 21, 2010
As Senate puts together job-creation bill, Murray stresses the importance of creating “career pathways” to give workers the skills they need to succeed

Murray Bill to Provide Flight Crews with Family Leave Signed Into Law
December 22, 2009
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

SAFETY NET: Murray Announces Extension of Critical Federal Safety Net Programs for Washington State Families
December 19, 2009
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

Central Washington Job-Creating Projects Included in Final Spending Bill
December 9, 2009
As Chair of Key Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murray Wins Support for Central WA Economic Priorities