Tribes
“Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized
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Senator Murray meets with members of the
Quileute Tribe in La Push, Washington.
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tribes, each with its own history and culture. I’m proud to be
a voice in the United States Senate for tribal governments and tribal
people. This country has a responsibility to live up to the promises
it made in return for the land and resources all of us enjoy today.”
- Senator Patty Murray
Since coming to the Senate in 1992, Senator Murray has fought to:
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uphold the federal government’s trust responsibility and
treaty obligations;
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safeguard the sovereignty of tribal governments and the government-to-government
relationship with the United States;
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increase funding for treaty-guaranteed services, such as education
and health care;
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ensure tribes have equal access to federal grant programs and
other services;
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promote economic development in tribal communities; and
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Recent News Releases
6/6/2008
Senator Patty Murray Statement on Obstruction of Climate Change Legislation in U.S. Senate
1/23/2008
Murray Speaks Out for Indian Health Bill that Provides First Major Health Care Improvements for Washington Tribes Since 1992
9/12/2007
Murray Statement on Meeting with Makah Tribal Members
7/12/2007
Senator Murray Provides $3 Million for Tribal Transportation Needs in Washington State
6/28/2007
PORT ANGELES: Murray Provides $500,000 for Salmon Restoration in the Lower Elwha River
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