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Senator Murray Announces Investments for Washington State Workers in Senate Economic Recovery Package

Press Release

Date: Jan. 28, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation Taxes Infrastructure Government Budget and Spending Energy


Senator Murray Announces Investments for Washington State Workers in Senate Economic Recovery Package

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Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced many of the investments that she has helped to include in the Senate version of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

"It's never been more clear that we need bold action to get our economy back on track," Senator Murray said. "American workers are looking to Congress to put our differences aside and put them back on the job. This bill, while not perfect, invests in tried and true efforts like transportation projects, energy infrastructure, construction and tax breaks.

"We've seen the painful cuts in Washington state's budget. From the Governor and local officials to families struggling to pay the mortgage, our state is asking for help now. We need to pass this recovery package, but it is not the only step we will take. We will work with President Obama to move forward with policies and investments that ensure the strength of our economy and workforce well into the future."

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