US Senate rejects extending funding for youth summer jobs program Mar 13, 2010
Kerry, who cosponsored the amendment with US Senator Patty Murray, said he will continue to push for the legislation. I was invested in it because it brought back upwards of $86 million to the state for jobs and created more than 11,000 summer jobs, which I hear about from mayors all the time, he said. (Boston Globe)
Leaders to skirt Dem abortion foes Mar 12, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash ... Patty Murray, D-Wash. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Schumer vs. Durbin: An Early Fight to Replace Harry Reid Mar 11, 2010
Senator Patty Murray, the fourth ranking Democrat in the Senate and loyal Reid lieutenant, strikes many as an attractive alternative candidate. When Senator Robert Byrd, then chairman of the Appropriations Committee, was sidelined from the appropriations process a couple of years ago due to health problems, it was Murray who stepped in and shepherded many of the bills through the chamber. (Time.com)
AP: Senate to Take Up Unemployment Insurance Extension Mar 10, 2010
Earlier Tuesday, the Senate rejected a plan by Patty Murray, D-Wash. to create a $1. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
AP: Kentucky's Bunning Again Blocks Jobless Benefits Mar 4, 2010
All three major cable news networks carried Tuesday's proceedings live, and two other members of the Democratic leadership, Charles Schumer of New York and Patty Murray of Washington, came to the floor to attack Republicans for blocking the legislation. "Today we have a clear cut example to show the American people just what's wrong with Washington, D.C.," Murray said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Senate breaks logjam to restore jobless aid Mar 4, 2010
Today we have a clear-cut example to show the American people whats wrong with Washington, said Democratic Senator Patty Murray. The dispute echoed a 1995 standoff that shut down large chunks of the federal government as Democratic President Bill Clinton and congressional Republicans battled over the budget. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Senate Approves Jobless Aid, Road Funding Mar 3, 2010
Patty Murray of Washington state, said. "That is because today one single Republican senator is standing in the way of the unemployment benefits of 400,000 Americans.". (CBS News -- US)
You Have No Right to My Property Mar 3, 2010
Patty Murray (D-Wash). "He's hurting the American people," spat Sen. (Townhall.com)
Can the Dems Keep Putting Up with Joe Lieberman? Mar 1, 2010
"We'll work it out." "There's a long ways to go" before considering punitive measures, says Patty Murray of Washington. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, who also voted in January to expel Lieberman, is similarly cautious: "Let's see what happens. Nobody should be filibustering health care either vote it up or vote it down." Says Dianne Feinstein of California: "If there is a public option and somebody wants to remove it, move an amendment, stand up on the floor and debate it, but don't prevent anything... (Time.com)
Odds long as Democrats push ahead on health care Feb 27, 2010
Patty Murray (D-WA), Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. (USA Today -- News)
Tea Party Speaker Calls For Hanging Of Sen. Murray Feb 19, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash ... "He got hung. And that's what I want to do with Patty Murray.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Democrats Are Dropping Like Flies Feb 16, 2010
Patty Murray may hear footsteps behind her with the entry into the race of wealthy businessman Paul Akers and the possible entry of former almost-Governor Dino Rossi. Rossi lost the governorship of Washington State in a Franken-esque theft after initial counts showed him defeating Christine Gregoire by 261 votes. (Newsmax)
VP Biden Stops In Seattle On Way To Olympics Feb 13, 2010
Patty Murray and praised her as an effective senator. Biden also defended the Obama administration's economic policies during a 40-minute breakfast speech to 1,100 people Friday at the Westin Hotel. (KIRO TV, WA)
Jays agree to terms with Gregg Feb 6, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash. derided his proposal to include Army Corps projects in a proposed partial three-year spending freeze. (News & Observer -- Sports)
AP: Obama Team Draws Sharp Hill Questions on Budget Feb 4, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash. challenged the administration's proposal to include Army Corps of Engineers public works projects in its three-year spending freeze. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
How the Democrats Could Lose the Senate Feb 4, 2010
Republicans have yet to find strong challengers for Senators Patty Murray of Washington and Wisconsin's Russ Feingold though they still have plenty of time. "Clearly, the environment for Democrats continues to deteriorate, which might make recruiting in these states easier," Duffy says. (Time.com)
Suicidal Soldiers Feb 4, 2010
U.S. Troops And Veterans Who Want to Die. More U.S. military members have been slain by their own hand than by combatants in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Suite101.com)
Obama to Democrats: We must lead Feb 4, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash. Sen, Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Democrats in Congress balk at Obama's debt outlook Feb 3, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash. criticized Army Corps of Engineers funding. (Fresno Bee)
President’s budget gets rocky reception Feb 3, 2010
Senator Patty Murray of Washington derided his proposal to include Army Corps projects in a proposed partial spending freeze. Senator Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia said environmental priorities in the budget would unfairly burden coal states such as his. (Boston Globe)
Could another GOP revolution be brewing in 2010? Jan 31, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash. who now works for a consulting-lobbying firm. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Wash., Oregon To Get $600M For High-Speed Rail Jan 29, 2010
Patty Murray, D-Wash. said the projects will increase the number of Amtrak passenger trains between the Northwest's two biggest cities, as well as reduce rail congestion and improve on-time reliability. (KIRO TV, WA)
U.S. mayors converge to plan fix for economy Jan 23, 2010
Thursday: Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, WA Senator Patty Murray, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski. Friday: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios, and Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
