Patty Murray

Sen. Murray On Immigration: Keep Families Together

Liz Jones — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:58:12 +0000

Senator Patty Murray laid out her priorities for immigration reform Wednesday on the floor of the U.S Senate. Her comments come as the Senate begins debate on a landmark immigration bill.

Patty Murray In Seattle To Discuss Efforts To Protect Victims Of Military Sexual Assault

Patricia Murphy — Fri, 31 May 2013 23:35:55 +0000

Washington Senator Patty Murray was in Seattle Friday discussing her legislation aimed at combating military sexual assault.

Sen. Murray Hopes New Leadership Brings Change To Hanford

Anna King — Thu, 30 May 2013 23:02:00 +0000

Washington Senator Patty Murray says she’s looking for some change at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation with new leadership at the top. A new manager is taking over at a key contracting company that handles the leaking radioactive tank farms.

Fairchild Officials Say Base Is Well Positioned Despite Losing Out On Tankers

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:28:15 +0000

Officials at Fairchild Air Force Base say their role in the military's Asia-Pacific operations will not change anytime soon. That's despite the Pentagon Wednesday opting not to locate the next generation of Air Force refueling tankers at the base outside of Spokane, Wash. Jessica Robinson reports.

Washington Senator Patty Murray Introduces Bill To Combat Military Assault

Patricia Murphy — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:03:35 +0000

In its latest report, the Department of Defense says more than 2,700 service members reported being sexually assaulted in 2012. Tuesday, Washington Senator Patty Murray introduced a new bill she says will help better protect victims of military sexual assault from intimidation and systemic challenges.

Murray At Center Stage Guiding Democratic Budget Plan

Colin Fogarty — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:08:44 +0000

Washington U.S. Senator Patty Murray took center stage in the other Washington Wednesday. She’s the new chair the U.S. Senate’s budget committee. In that role, Murray outlined the Democrats’ 10-year plan to get the nation closer to a balanced budget.

New Army Report Finds Trouble With Behavioral Health System

Patricia Murphy — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:06:24 +0000

The Army has more than doubled its number of military and civilian behavioral health workers in the past five years. It’s an important step. But it may not be enough. A report out today examines how the Army evaluates soldiers for mental health issues; it finds the system is riddled with problems.

Murray Urges More Republicans To Break Anti-tax Pledge

Colin Fogarty — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:32:37 +0000

U.S. Senator Patty Murray is encouraging Republican members of Congress to break campaign pledges to vote against any tax increases. The Washington Democrat made the comments on the floor of the U.S Senate Wednesday.