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Patty Murray

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Patty Lynn Murray is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership positions in the Senate, including serving as the Senate's first female President pro tempore. Throughout her tenure, Murray has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights, advocating for policies that support working families and promote economic growth.

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Jun 10, 2013

I have put much time and effort into assisting veterans transition into civilian employment.

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Jun 10, 2013

I do not want to lose track of the mental health side of this.

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Jun 10, 2013

We are losing more servicemembers today to suicide than we do in combat.

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Jun 10, 2013

I would like an answer, and then I think we have to really make sure we stay on track and make sure we get the diagnoses correct and respond right.

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Jun 3, 2013

He was a very passionate public servant who was not afraid to fight and vote for what he believed in.

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Jun 3, 2013

We'll have a hearing on our need to invest in our Nation's transportation infrastructure.

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Jun 3, 2013

But I just had one final question, and that is that you recently announced a significant reorganization of the Office of Multifamily Housing.

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Jun 3, 2013

As everyone is so aware, many families experience a sudden crisis--it could be a health issue, a job loss, or some kind of unforeseeable situation--that leaves them unable to make their mortgage payments, and many of them are today…

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Jun 3, 2013

If I could just--how many projects do you have in the pipeline right now?

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Jun 3, 2013

The budget we recently passed in the Senate provides a path forward that balances responsible spending cuts with necessary investments.

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Jun 3, 2013

Sequestration threatens our fragile economy and housing market.

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Jun 3, 2013

HECM loans can be a great resource for seniors who want to stay in their homes, but there are a lot of problems with the current product.

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Jun 3, 2013

Frank was a passionate public servant who was not afraid to fight and vote for what he believed in.

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Jun 3, 2013

He was a passionate public servant who wasn't afraid to fight for what he believed in.

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May 23, 2013

Not one amendment was offered or considered on the debt ceiling. Mr. McCAIN. I thank the Senator.

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May 23, 2013

Over 70 were agreed to. Mr. McCAIN. But there was not one amendment on the debt ceiling?

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May 23, 2013

There were over 100 amendments considered. There was 50 hours of debate equally divided. Every Senator participated. Mr. McCAIN. How many were voted on?

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May 23, 2013

I am happy to yield for a question. Mr. McCAIN. In the case of the appointment of conferees, will that be open to the public on C-SPAN or any other media coverage that wishes to come in the room?

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May 21, 2013

By objecting to going to conference right now, what Senate Republicans who are objecting are doing is pushing us to a place where the debt limit, by virtue of timing, may be a part of the discussion. I ask the Senators to think about what…

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May 21, 2013

I ask the Senator to yield for one final question. I know they want to keep talking.

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May 21, 2013

All right, and I am out of time, but I would like an update on the quality assurance plan that is supposed to be developed, when you have an opportunity.

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May 21, 2013

This clearly is a cultural issue. It needs to be understood all the way down that it will not be tolerated, and I expect all of you to follow through on that.

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May 21, 2013

They should be absolutely the last people in those positions.

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May 21, 2013

I just wanted to ask you what you are learning from this, influencing the system-wide review that is going on under DOD?

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