We have the highest unemployment in the Nation between the two States and Alaska.
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.
Everybody is saying to me why are you trying to cut the pay of the people who are still at work.
In my home State of Washington, we have literally lost thousands of jobs in the last several years.
On the issue of crab rationalization which is before us now, I am confident that we will be able to work together.
Mr. Chairman, you and I are both here today for one simple reason, the status quo is not working.
I appreciate the opportunity to work with you as we address these important regional issues.
Let me turn to Amtrak. I earlier pointed out that you are seeking a 22 percent cut in the total level of funding for Amtrak.





