Patty Murray actually said...

"Ending this claims backlog and building a timely, accurate claims processing system is one of the absolute top priorities for our veterans."

"I cannot stress enough how important it is for everyone to help us pass this agreement so that we can get away from governing by crisis and presenting another government shutdown in January and protec..."

"We have asked they restore those numbers."

"I have heard some concerns from my State that a rating system could harm institutions that serve a large percentage of disadvantaged students, like our community colleges."