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.
Nov 29, 2011
Ultimately, in the end, I think that if we work together with the VA and amongst ourselves we can do a lot of good work.
Nov 20, 2011
We remain hopeful that Congress can build on this committee's work and can find a way to tackle this issue in a way though works for the American people and our economy.
Nov 20, 2011
After months of hard work and intense deliberations, we have come to the conclusion today that it will not be possible to make any bipartisan agreement available to the public before the committee's deadline.
Nov 17, 2011
I rise to speak about the transportation-housing title of the bill before the Senate. It has broad bipartisan support because it addresses the very real housing and transportation needs of American families across the Nation. This is not a…
Nov 17, 2011
Where the divide is right now is on taxes and whether or not the wealthiest Americans should share in the sacrifice that all of us have to make.
Nov 9, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that an intern from Senator Merkley's office, Jeff Whitmore, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Nov 9, 2011
I have come to the floor this afternoon to discuss the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, which is an amendment to help put our Nation's veterans back to work that we will be voting on tomorrow, on the eve of Veterans Day. The real meaning of…
Nov 9, 2011
This is such an important issue--particularly now as we continue to implement the Affordable Care Act law passed this past year.
Nov 9, 2011
We all know that health care costs play a substantial role in the greater discussion of our national debt and deficit.
Nov 9, 2011
One of these provisions was the establishment of the Innovation Center at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Nov 2, 2011
I recognize the incredible impact of the disasters in your States and other States across the country this year and agree that CDBG is an effective tool in helping aid recovery efforts. The Senators from North Dakota and the Senator from…
Nov 1, 2011
I am so pleased that we have completed work on the transportation, housing and urban development appropriations bill. This is an important bill that supports critical transportation investments--it is a jobs bill. It also supports housing…
Oct 20, 2011
today, as chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I would like to show my strong support for Senate passage of S. 894, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011. Effective December 1, 2011, this…
Oct 20, 2011
I thank Senator Coburn for his passion on this issue. He has raised valid concerns about the bad actors who are part of the Federal program. The problem is, the way this is drafted, it goes too far. This amendment puts the tenants at risk…
Oct 19, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Rules of the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: RULES OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON…
Oct 19, 2011
I would very much like to thank the Senator for yielding me time and will take just a couple minutes in rising to speak in opposition to the McCain amendment No. 739. I believe the intent of my colleague is to prohibit the use of funds…
Oct 17, 2011
I am pleased the Senate is now considering the fiscal year 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. This bill has been supported by broad bipartisan majorities. The Transportation, Housing and Urban…
Oct 13, 2011
today I am proud to introduce legislation to name the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, WA, after two Medal of Honor recipients, Private First Class Joe E. Mann and Platoon Sergeant Bruce A. Grandstaff. My colleague…
Oct 12, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that Eli Zupnick, Alex Glass, Paula Burg, Matt McAlvanah, Moire Duggan, Shawn Bills, Adam Goodwin, Zach Mallove, Lauren Overman, and Evan Schatz, members of my staff, be granted the privilege of the floor for the…
Oct 12, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 12, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on foreign…
Oct 12, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 12, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Committee…
Oct 12, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 12, 2011, at 2 p.m. in room 562 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``A Time for…
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