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Committee Approves Female Veterans Health Bill (Truth Out)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:23:49 GMT

Murray legislation seeks improved health care from federal government. Washington - The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approved a measure Thursday to improve health care for female veterans, with the bill's sponsor, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., calling it a first step toward ensuring that their needs are met. "Planning for the wave of new women veterans is going to be a difficult...

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WA lawmakers claim victory in GAO decision on Boeing tanker (Seattle Times)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:00:27 GMT

Sen. Patty Murray says the Government Accountability Office was correct to take Boeing's side in its protest of the Air Force tanker contract.

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WA lawmakers claim victory in GAO decision on Boeing tanker (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:59:00 GMT

SEATTLE -- Sen. Patty Murray says the Government Accountability Office was correct to take Boeing's side in its protest of the Air Force tanker contract.

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Sen. Patty Murray's statement on the GAO's sustaining of Boeing's protest (Seattle Times)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:55:03 GMT

"Today, the GAO sustained Boeing's protest and confirmed what I have been saying for months -- the Air Force's tanker decision was fundamentally flawed.

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GAO sustains Boeing tanker protest: senator (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:45:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government auditors sided with Boeing Co in its protest of a $35 billion tanker contract award to rival Northrop Grumman Corp and its European partner, EADS , Sen. Patty Murray of Washington said on Wednesday.

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GAO sustains Boeing tanker protest: senator (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:44:10 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government auditors sided with Boeing Co in its protest of a $35 billion tanker contract award to rival Northrop Grumman Corp and its European partner, EADS, Sen. Patty Murray of Washington said on Wednesday.

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GAO sustains Boeing tanker protest: US senator (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:37:02 GMT

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Murray introduces proposal to bolster college loans (Seattle Times)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:16:19 GMT

Responding to reports that some lenders have stopped offering federal loans at community and other colleges, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash D-Wash....

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WA Democrats call for unity (Seattle Times)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:55:09 GMT

Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., were supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton, but they told the Washington state Democratic convention their party has to now unify behind presumptive presidential candidate Barack Obama.

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LIVE from Spokane: A hearty welcome for Patty Murray at gala banquet (Northwest Progressive Institute)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:36:00 GMT

... submitting "GOP" next to his name on the ballot instead of Republican . Pelz introduced Senator Patty Murray, who was warmly welcomed. Murray devoted much of her speech to the Bush administration's stubborn resistance to progressive change and the hope that Barack Obama's campaign is bringing to America. Murray drew a standing ovation when she touched on Mess o'potamia,...

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Veep: Patty Murray? John Kitzhaber? (BlueOregon)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:23:00 GMT

Over at the Ridenbaugh Press, Randy Stapilus is thinking about whether someone from the Pacific Northwest could be a plausible running mate for Barack Obama. First, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA): Murray isn’t a lot better known [than Sen. Maria Cantwell], though she’s been in the Senate 16 years now and internally has risen to leadership. The TalkLeft [Open Left] argument for her...

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Veep NW? (Ridenbaugh Press)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:41:50 GMT

The new piece on TalkLeft about Obama/Murray leaves us a little skeptical: “I have learned from a trusted inside source that the Obama campaign has approached, and held talks with, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) as a possible Vice-Presidential selection.” But maybe it’s about time to run through the idea of a vice-presidential pick - either [...]

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Finally, some local VP rumors (Postman on Politics)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:50:23 GMT

At The Herald, Jerry Cornfield points out the blog buzz that Patty Murray is being considered for the No. 2 spot with Barack Obama. It’s an “ exclusive ” at OpenLeft, where a diarist says: I have learned from a trusted inside source that the Obama campaign has approached, and held talks with, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) as a possible Vice-Presidential selection. It’s not...

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List of Local Earmarks (Red Orbit )

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:00:37 GMT

By The Olympian, Olympia, Wash. Jun. 8--Following are key earmarks authorized for South Sound in the 2008 congressional budgets: Thurston County -- Lacey: $490,000 (Sens. Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray).

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Former Clinton backers swing behind Obama (KOMO - News - Local)

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:29:12 GMT

Several Washington state lawmakers, including Democratic Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, have switched their endorsements from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama for president now that Clinton has formally suspended her campaign.

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Their wildest dream comes true: Wild Sky Wilderness opens (Seattle Times)

Sat, 31 May 2008 05:06:36 GMT

After years cajoling fellow lawmakers, strategizing with environmentalists and attending countless community meetings, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray stood on...

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Veep buzz for Patty (Northwest Progressive Institute)

Thu, 29 May 2008 14:27:00 GMT

Skeptical Brother: The second tier would be the Hillary people. Some of her peeps ain’t bad. Washington Senator Patty Murray comes to mind. With 16 years on the Hill, she is a senior member of the Senate and has the experience to aid and guide Obama like few others do. A solid progressive, she is also pragmatic and determined. She ain’t no great shakes in the speech-making department,...

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We need new people in charge of VA (Later On)

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:18:27 GMT

ThinkProgress: Department of Veterans Affairs officials yesterday said that they oppose much of Sen. Patty Murray's (D-WA) bill to “improve care for female veterans even as the number of women seeking VA medical services is expected to double within the next five years.” Some of the objectionable provisions include special training on how to care for [...]

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Senate bill includes $64 million for WA flood damage (Seattle Times)

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:37:48 GMT

Sen. Patty Murray says an emergency spending bill headed to the Senate includes $64 million to help rebuild roads damaged in devastating floods in Washington state.

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McCain on judicial activism: Look no farther than Obama (Hot Air)

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:45:53 GMT

Hillary and Obama are to the Left of Patty Murray and Chris Dodd on judges.

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