Senator Murray Announces Washington State Investments in Economic Recovery Package

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Senator Murray Announces Washington State Investments in Economic Recovery Package

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced details of many of the investments and tax cuts included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Washington state. The bill includes over $6.7 billion in funding for Washington state priorities, billions in tax cuts for Washington workers and families, and additional funding for programs and projects that will qualify for federal grant funding. The bill was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today and will be voted on in the Senate this evening.

"Our state's economy is sputtering. This bill provides a jump start," said Senator Murray. "This bill will help put money back in families' pockets, workers back on the job, and our economy back on track. While there is a lot of work still ahead, today we are taking the bold action needed to meet part of this challenge. I look forward to getting this bill to President Obama's desk so we can start getting our country moving again."

In a speech on the Senate floor yesterday Senator Murray said the bill will help put thousands of Washingtonians to work rebuilding roads and bridges, cleaning up Hanford, and helping to expand green energy options through the Bonneville Power Administration. The bill will also direct millions of dollars in aid to the state and to local communities, enabling them to help working families and keep teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other essential workers on the job.

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