Veterans
News Releases
12/10/2008
PHOTO: Murray Meets VA Secretary Nominee General Shinseki
12/7/2008
Murray Looks Forward to New, Honest Leadership for America's Veterans
12/4/2008
Murray Calls for Increased TBI Screening and Research after Study Reveals Long Term Toll on Service Members
11/20/2008
Senator Murray Helps Deliver Major Victory for Walla Walla Veterans
11/18/2008
Senator Murray Re-Elected to Democratic Leadership Team
11/17/2008
Murray's Efforts to Increase VA Mileage Reimbursement Rates Begins to Payoff for Veterans Today
11/17/2008
Murray Calls for Immediate VA Response to Help Ill Gulf War Vets
11/10/2008
In Advance of Veterans Day Murray Calls for a New Commitment to the Care of Nation's Heroes
10/28/2008
Senator Murray Calls New Study's Findings on Military Sexual Trauma "Unacceptable"
10/8/2008
Meeting with Veterans and Advocates in Clallam County
10/7/2008
Murray Scores A+ for Her Support of Veterans
9/23/2008
Senator Murray Announces $2 Million to Provide New Facility for King County Homeless Veterans
8/12/2008
Murray to VA: Time to Fund New Walla Walla Veterans Nursing Home is Now
8/1/2008
Senator Murray's Legislation to Dedicate Wenatchee VA Clinic to Elwood "Bud" Link Passes Senate
7/22/2008
Military and VA Must Address Rising Number of Suicides by Troops and Veterans
7/22/2008
Murray Joins Colleagues To Introduce Effort To Require VA To Provide Voter Registration Services
7/17/2008
Senator Murray Works to Increase Veterans Budget by More Than $3 Billion
7/15/2008
Murray Announces Funding to Aid Washington State Homeless Veterans
7/2/2008
PHOTO: Murray Shares the News of a Permanent Site for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Mt. Vernon
6/26/2008
Senator Murray Helps Pass Landmark 21st Century GI Benefits Bill
6/26/2008
Senator Murray's Legislation to Help Women Veterans Access Care at the VA Passes Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
6/25/2008
Homeless Veterans: Senator Murray Announces Grants for Homeless Veterans Employment and Training
6/6/2008
Senator Patty Murray Statement on Obstruction of Climate Change Legislation in U.S. Senate
6/4/2008
Top VA Mental Health Official Contradicts VA Manager at Senate Hearing, Says VA Facility Is Using Improper Diagnoses for Mental Health
5/29/2008
Senator Murray's Statement on Record High Army Suicide Statistics
5/22/2008
Senator Murray Helps Pass Federal Spending for Washington State Emergencies
5/22/2008
Murray, Hastings Continue Work to Dedicate Wenatchee VA Clinic to Elwood "Bud" Link
5/21/2008
PHOTO: Working for Women Veterans
5/15/2008
Senator Murray Includes Funding for Urgent Washington State Priorities in Emergency Spending Bill
5/15/2008
Murray Blasts Latest Email Suggesting VA Puts Bottom-Line Before Vets' Mental Health
5/12/2008
Interim Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Moves to Sedro-Woolley Site, Expands Care for Veterans
4/30/2008
PHOTO: VA Must Be Honest About Mental Health Needs
4/24/2008
Murray Helps Expand Veterans' Benefits
4/23/2008
Murray Assails Top VA Official over Vets Suicide Cover-Up
4/22/2008
Murray Calls for Resignation of VA's Top Mental Health Official
4/18/2008
Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers on New Spokane VA Medical Center Director
4/17/2008
Murray to VA: Mental Health for Vets at Crisis Stage
4/16/2008
Murray Announces the Release of $75 million to Help Homeless Vets
4/3/2008
PHOTO: Receiving the Silver Helmet Award
4/3/2008
Senator Murray's Service to Veterans' Community Honored with Silver Helmet Award from AMVETS
4/2/2008
PHOTO: Introducing Legislation to Improve Care for Women Veterans
4/2/2008
Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Care for Women Veterans
3/21/2008
Senator Murray Pleased by Announcement to Build Veterans Health Clinic in South Puget Sound Region
3/14/2008
Murray: Senate-Passed Budget Invests in Americans' Real Priorities
2/28/2008
Murray: Much Still Needs to be Done to Improve Care for Wounded Troops
2/21/2008
PHOTO: Senator Murray Addresses the Crowd at a Homeless Veterans Roundtable in Seattle
2/19/2008
PHOTO: Senator Murray Leads Secretary Peake on a
Walking Tour of the Walla Walla VAMC
2/19/2008
Murray, Larsen: VA Opens Interim Clinic for Veterans in Mount Vernon
2/13/2008
Murray Questions VA Secretary about "Unacceptable" Budget
2/4/2008
BUDGET: Murray on Cuts to Washington State Priorities in Bush Budget
12/17/2007
VETERANS' FUNDING: Murray Helps Veterans Get Hefty Spending Increase in Omnibus Budget Bill
12/14/2007
Victory: Wounded Warriors Passes Senate
12/12/2007
Murray to Hold Peake Accountable at the VA
12/6/2007
Murray: New VA Secretary Must Fight for Best Interests of Veterans
12/5/2007
PHOTO: Murray Shares Veterans Concerns With VA Nominee General James Peake
11/14/2007
Senator Murray Responds to Shocking CBS News Report in Speech on the Senate Floor
11/8/2007
PHOTO: Murray and Menendez Join Physicians for Social Responsibility as They Unveil Shocking Report
11/8/2007
Murray, Menendez Join Physicians for Social Responsibility as they Unveil Shocking Report on Cost of Caring for Veterans
11/8/2007
Murray: As We Celebrate Veterans Day, President Bush Must Prove his Commitment to our Nation's Heroes
11/1/2007
WA Congressional Delegation Commends Veterans Family Fund Certificate of Deposit
10/30/2007
Murray Statement on Nomination of Dr. James Peake to Head VA
10/29/2007
Senate Democratic Leaders Call On President To End Delay, Nominate New Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
10/24/2007
VA's Top Health Official Doesn't Know Why VA Remains Without A Secretary
10/3/2007
Murray Applauds Recommendations to Overhaul
Veterans Disability System
10/1/2007
Senator Murray Passes Amendment to Get Disability Benefits to National Guard and Reserve Members Quicker
9/26/2007
Runaround for Veterans Unacceptable, Murray Says
9/25/2007
Senator Murray Helps Lead VA Committee Hearing on Gulf War Veterans' Illness
9/19/2007
PHOTO: Speaking Out to Give Our Troops More Time at Home
9/12/2007
Murray Decries Lack of Honesty, Leadership at VA as Report Reveals Manipulation of Wait Times for Health Care Appointments
9/10/2007
Murray Statement After Inspector General's Report Reveals VA Manipulates Data on Patient Waiting Times
9/5/2007
Murray Speaks Out For Record Increase in VA Funding
8/22/2007
Murray on Bush Speech: Like Vietnam, No Clear Plan for Success in Iraq Threatens our Men and Women in Uniform
8/6/2007
Murray, Craig Announce Legislation to Create Six Epilepsy Centers for the VA
7/25/2007
PHOTO: Passing the Wounded Warriors Bill
7/25/2007
PHOTO: Murray Says President Bush Must Implement Dole-Shalala Report to Help Veterans
7/25/2007
Murray Commends Passage of Wounded Warriors Bill
7/20/2007
Statement by Senator Murray on SAIC Data Breach
7/17/2007
Murray Says Next VA Secretary Must Be 'Advocate, not Apologist'
7/12/2007
PHOTO: Passing the Wounded Warrior Bill
7/12/2007
Senators Murray, Obama, Bond, Boxer, Mccaskill Introduce Amendment To Temporarily Cease Military Personality Disorder Discharges
7/12/2007
Murray Lauds Passage Of Senate Wounded Warrior Bill
7/11/2007
Senator Murray Hires Veterans to Fill Two Key State Staff Positions
7/10/2007
Statement of Chairman Patty Murray
- Subcommittee Markup of the FY08 Appropriations Bill
6/27/2007
Senator Murray Advances Legislation that Opens the VA to All Veterans
6/15/2007
PHOTO: Getting Answers on the Safety of our VA Facility
6/14/2007
Senator Murray Receives Written Response from VA Secretary on Problems at Seattle VA
6/14/2007
Senator Murray Pushes "Wounded Warriors" Bill to Close Gaps in Care for Returning Service Members
6/14/2007
PHOTO: Helping Our Wounded Warriors
6/13/2007
Murray Examines Employment Barriers Faced by Veterans
6/13/2007
Wounded Warriors Act Aims to Mend Shortcomings in Care and Treatment of Wounded Soldiers
6/13/2007
Senator Murray Directs VA to open Northwest Washington VA Clinic by February 2008
6/13/2007
VETERANS FUNDING 2008: Murray Helps Deliver Hefty Funding Increase for Veterans in Annual Spending Bill
6/13/2007
Senator Murray Directs VA to open Wenatchee Clinic as Soon As Possible
5/24/2007
Murray to Vote for Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill that Provides Funding for Troops in Harm's Way, Veterans, Farmers, Katrina Relief, and Port Security
5/23/2007
Senator Murray Thanks Bellingham Iraq War Veteran for Helping to Improve Care for Wounded Warriors
5/17/2007
Murray Helps Pass Budget that Invests in America
5/17/2007
Murray, Rockefeller, Bond Demand Notification, Care for Exposed Gulf War Veterans
5/16/2007
Murray Calls for Honesty from the VA at Nomination Hearing for Top Health Post
5/16/2007
IRAQ: Murray Works to Redeploy Troops, Target Al Qaeda, and Rebuild America's Military
5/16/2007
PHOTO: Questioning the Nominee for VA Undersecretary for Health
5/9/2007
PHOTO: Pressing Defense Secretary for Answers
5/9/2007
PHOTO: Working to Expand Benefits for Veterans - Criticizing Bonuses Paid to Top VA Officials
5/9/2007
VETERANS: Senator Murray Works to Expand Benefits for Veterans; Criticizes Bonuses Paid to Top VA Officials
5/9/2007
Murray and Hastings Work to Name New Wenatchee VA Clinic in Honor of Elwood "Bud" Link
5/1/2007
Senator Murray's Statement on Bush's Veto of the Supplemental Appropriations Bill
4/26/2007
Murray Statement on Senate Passage of Emergency Supplemental Bill to Fund our Troops, Veterans and Homeland Needs
4/25/2007
Murray Hears Heartbreaking Stories of VA Mental Health Care Failures at Senate Hearing
4/25/2007
PHOTO: Our Veterans Need and Deserve Better Mental Health Care
4/23/2007
Statement of Senator Patty Murray on the Supplemental Conference
4/18/2007
Veterans: Murray Introduces Bill to Bring Veterans Back into VA Healthcare System
4/12/2007
TBI - Murray Gets Key Support from VA Secretary to Begin Tracking Traumatic Brain Injury on the Battlefield
4/12/2007
PHOTO: Murray Stands Up For Service Members Being "Low-Balled" by Disability Rating System at Historic Joint Hearing
4/12/2007
At Historic Joint Hearing, Murray Stands Up For Service Members Being "Low-Balled" by Disability Rating System; Calls "Wal-Mart Greeter Standard" Unacceptable
4/12/2007
PHOTO: Questioning Secretary Nicholson About the Wenatchee VA Clinic
4/12/2007
Senator Murray Presses Veterans Secretary to Open Wenatchee VA Clinic Without Any Further Delays
4/12/2007
Senator Murray Calls for Veterans Budget that Meets The Real Needs
4/11/2007
PHOTO: Bringing Our Concerns to the Chief of the National Guard
4/11/2007
Senator Murray Takes Concerns of WA State National Guard Members to Chief of National Guard
3/29/2007
PHOTO: Senate Votes to Begin Redeployment from Iraq
3/29/2007
Murray Helps Pass Supplemental Spending Bill that Demands a Change of Course in Iraq, Meets Needs of America's Troops and Veterans
3/27/2007
Washington State Soldier Faced Serious Problems with PTSD Treatment and Care for Brain Injury, Mother Testifies at Hearing with Senator Murray
3/23/2007
Murray Helps Pass Budget that Invests in Education, Healthcare, Port Security and Veterans
3/22/2007
PHOTO: VA "Audit" Results Unacceptable
3/22/2007
Murray Votes for Over $4 billion in Funding to Care for Wounded Veterans and Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Service Members
3/22/2007
Murray Directs the VA to Fix Decrepit Facilities in Supplemental Bill
3/21/2007
Murray Reaction to "Audit" of Veterans' Facilities
3/21/2007
Senator Murray Speaks in Favor of Budget Resolution that Funds Veterans, Education, Healthcare, and Port Security
3/17/2007
Senator Murray Calls for Change in Iraq in National Radio Address
3/15/2007
IRAQ: Senator Murray Pushes Resolution to Fully Support America's Troops and Veterans
3/14/2007
Murray Asks VA Secretary for Results of Internal Audit
3/14/2007
Murray Succeeds in Increasing Budget for Veterans
3/13/2007
PHOTO: Murray Assails Administration's Response to Walter Reed
3/13/2007
Senator Murray's Senate Floor Remarks on Administration's Response to Walter Reed
3/13/2007
Senator Murray Introduces Bill to Help Veterans with Multiple Sclerosis Get Benefits
3/13/2007
Murray Introduces Legislation to Expand Availability of POW Benefits
3/9/2007
Murray Says Expand VA Accessibility
3/7/2007
PHOTO: Army Surgeon General Kiley Responds to Senator Murray's Questions
3/7/2007
PHOTO: Questioning Army Surgeon General Kiley
About Madigan Army Medical Center at Fort Lewis
3/7/2007
Senator Murray Takes Fort Lewis Problems Straight to Army's Top Medical Leader in Contentious Hearing
3/6/2007
Senator Murray Spearheads HEROES Effort to Address Bush Administration's Failures to Care for Our Troops
3/2/2007
MURRAY: Firings Not Enough, Troops Need Plan for Improved Care
3/2/2007
MURRAY: We Cannot Trust the Bush Administration to Take Care of Our Troops
2/28/2007
PHOTO: Speaking Out on Caring for Our Troops
2/28/2007
IRAQ: Senator Murray Speaks Out on Caring for Our Troops and Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
2/27/2007
Senator Murray Questions Defense Secretary on Fort Lewis Stryker Brigades, Traumatic Brain Injury and Veterans Mental Healthcare
2/27/2007
PHOTO: Iraq - Standing Up for Fort Lewis and for Injured Veterans
2/26/2007
Murray Responds to Damning Report on Inadequate Mental Healthcare for Service Members and Veterans
2/23/2007
Murray Commends Secretary Gates' First Step in Walter Reed Investigation, Vows to Remain Vigilant in Oversight Process
2/20/2007
Senators Demand Investigation of Deplorable Conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
2/14/2007
Murray Votes for Joint Funding Resolution that Invests in Critical National Priorities
2/13/2007
VETERANS: Senator Murray Questions VA Secretary Over Bush Budget that Raises Fees on Veterans and Predicts Fewer Veterans Will Need Inpatient Mental Healthcare
2/12/2007
Murray Warns Law Enforcement and Veterans Healthcare Will Suffer Unless the Senate Passes the Joint Funding Resolution (H.J. Res 20)
2/7/2007
VA Vet Center Coming to Everett
2/1/2007
Murray, Larsen Applaud New Veterans Clinic for Northwest Washington
2/1/2007
Senator Murray and Veterans Call on President Bush to Deliver a Budget that Honors America's Veterans
2/1/2007
PHOTO: "Mr. President, Send Us a Budget that Respects America's Veterans"
1/23/2007
VETERANS: Murray Presses VA and Pentagon to Deliver a Seamless Transition for Returning Veterans
1/18/2007
PHOTO: Senator Murray Stands with Our Veterans
1/18/2007
Senator Murray Stands with Veterans in Opposing Escalation of War
1/11/2007
PHOTO: Working on the Budget
1/9/2007
PHOTO: Murray Sets Forth Agenda to Help Washingtonians in the Upcoming Congress
1/9/2007
Senator Murray Discusses Her Priorities for the 110th Congress
1/4/2007
PHOTO: Murray Outlines Priorities for the 110th Congress
12/11/2006
Veterans: Senator Murray Applauds Announcement of Fisher House in Seattle
12/9/2006
Congress Authorizes $38 million to Build New Veterans Nursing Home in Tacoma to Replace Unsafe, Earthquake-Damaged Facility
12/8/2006
Murray Applauds Announcement of VA Clinic Location
12/7/2006
Senator Murray's Statement on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/5/2006
Senator Murray's Statement on GAO Report Detailing Inadequate Mental Health Spending by the VA
11/14/2006
Senator Murray Elected to New Democratic Leadership Team
11/9/2006
Statement by Senator Patty Murray on the Democratic Victory in the U.S. Senate
10/1/2006
PHOTO: Honoring Local Veteran Bud Link
9/29/2006
Veterans: Senator Murray Warns Again that the Bush Administration Has NO PLAN to Care for Iraq War Veterans; Calls for Senate Oversight
9/29/2006
Murray Says Republicans' Failure to Act on Appropriations Bills Hurts Our Country
9/27/2006
PHOTO: Murray Illustrates the Timeline of VA Deceptions
9/27/2006
PHOTO: Bush Administration Misled Congress on Veterans Care
9/27/2006
Murray Says Bush Administration's Failures on Veterans Care and Iraq War Planning Demand Congressional Oversight
9/20/2006
PHOTO: Veterans Deserve Answers After Troubling GAO Report
9/20/2006
Veterans: Murray Reveals Stunning GAO Report at Veterans Hearing with the American Legion
9/20/2006
PHOTO: Veterans: New Report Shows VA’s Failures
9/20/2006
Remarks by Senator Patty Murray at a Veterans Press Conference
9/20/2006
Murray Calls for a Real Budget Based on Real Demands after GAO Report Reveals VA Failures
9/13/2006
New Report on Gulf War Syndrome Proves Need to Protect Today's Service Members and Help Veterans of the First Gulf War, Senator Murray says
8/17/2006
PHOTO: Improving Efforts to Help Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
8/8/2006
Statement by Senator Murray on Latest Missing PC Containing Veterans’ Personal Information
7/20/2006
VETERANS: Murray Applauds 12 Percent Increase in Veterans Healthcare, But Is Troubled that Northwest Veterans Still Face Long Waiting Lists
7/20/2006
VETERANS: Murray Gets New Details from VA Secretary on Walla Walla and NW Washington VA Clinics
7/20/2006
PHOTO: Murray Questions VA Secretary on Walla Walla and NW Washington VA Clinics
7/13/2006
Senator Murray Asks Veterans Secretary for Answers on Walla Walla Healthcare Announcement
6/29/2006
Murray Applauds Recovery of VA Laptop
6/28/2006
Murray Outraged that Bush Administration Wants to Fund VA Data Breach by Cutting Food Stamps, Student Loans and Other Programs
6/22/2006
Don't Raid Veterans Healthcare to Fund the VA's ID Theft Response: Murray/Byrd Pass Emergency Funding to Protect Veterans
6/21/2006
Murray Joins Female Democratic Colleagues to Call for Change in Congressional Priorities
6/19/2006
Murray Introduces Emergency Funding for Veterans
6/16/2006
Murray Requests Hearing on VA Mental Health Services
6/14/2006
PHOTO: Protecting Against Personal Data Security Lapses
6/14/2006
Senator Murray Backs Legislation to Protect Against Personal Data Security Lapses
6/12/2006
Senator Murray Discusses VA Data Theft "Disaster" and Unveils Legislation to Benefit Nation's Veterans
6/7/2006
PHOTO: Fighting to Protect Veterans Health and Privacy
6/7/2006
Senator Murray Blasts VA Incompetence as New Information Surfaces on Security Breach
6/6/2006
PHOTO: Focusing on Our Soldiers and Veterans
6/6/2006
IRAQ: Remarks by Senator Patty Murray on Iraq and Veterans (Senate Floor)
5/26/2006
Murray Statement on Memorial Day
5/25/2006
PHOTO: Murray Aggressively Questions VA Secretary About Data Theft
5/25/2006
Veterans: Senator Murray Grills VA Secretary over Loss of Veterans' Personal Data
5/24/2006
VA Undersecretary Calls Mental Health Care “Virtually Inaccessible”
4/26/2006
Murray/Akaka Win Victory for Veterans
3/14/2006
Senate Republicans Say ‘No’ to America’s Veterans
3/14/2006
PHOTO: Veterans Deserve Better
3/9/2006
Senator Murray Fights for Veterans, But Republicans Say No
3/8/2006
PHOTO: Jewish War Veterans Award “Medal of Merit” to Senator Murray
3/8/2006
PHOTO: Murray Named “Legislator of the Year” by Jewish War Veterans
2/28/2006
PHOTO: Listening to America's Veterans
2/9/2006
Murray Announces Veterans Health Clinic for North Central Washington
2/7/2006
PHOTO: "Budget Must Reflect Our Values and Priorities."
2/7/2006
Senator Murray Warns that Budget Decisions Made Today Will Limit Our Ability to Help Families Tomorrow; Murray Says Budget Must Reflect Our Values & Priorities
2/6/2006
Bush Budget has Wrong Priorities for Washington State, America
2/1/2006
Murray Sends Letter to President in Advance of Budget Release
1/31/2006
Senator Murray's Response to State of the Union Address
12/20/2005
Senator Murray Introduces New Bill to Help More Veterans with Multiple Sclerosis
11/18/2005
Murray: Veterans’ Funding Could Lead to Shortfall
11/10/2005
Senator Murray Applauds VA's Reversal on PTSD Investigation
11/10/2005
PHOTO: Keeping our Promise to America’s Veterans
11/10/2005
Veterans' Day: Senator Murray Asks "Are We Keeping Our Promise?"
11/9/2005
Senator Murray and Veteran Leaders Say "Don't Shortchange America's Veterans" in Fiscal Year 2006 Veterans Healthcare Budget
10/27/2005
Murray Stands Up for Veterans’ Unemployment Services at Senate Hearing
10/7/2005
Murray Amendment Requires Defense Department to Improve Transition Assistance Program for Guard and Reserve
9/30/2005
Murray Sends Letter to Walla Walla Local Advisory Panel
9/22/2005
Murray Protects Veterans with PTSD from VA Scrutiny, Stigma and Penalties
9/15/2005
PHOTO: Murray Stands Up for Veterans and for Dedicated VA Employees
9/15/2005
Murray Stands Up for Veterans and for Dedicated VA Employees
9/14/2005
Murray Announces New Beds for Homeless Veterans
8/4/2005
PHOTO: Longview Guard & Reserve Reintegration Roundtable
8/4/2005
PHOTO: Longview Guard & Reserve Reintegration Roundtable - Welcome Senator Murray
8/3/2005
Senator Murray's Remarks at the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing - "Coming Home from Combat: Are Veterans Getting the Help They Need?"
8/3/2005
PHOTO: Veterans Hearing – Help Provide Resources to Guard Members who Run Small Businesses
8/3/2005
PHOTO: Veterans Hearing – Talking with Veterans
8/3/2005
PHOTO: Veterans Hearing – Thanking Staff Sergeant Romanelli
8/3/2005
PHOTO: Veterans Hearing on Reintegration (Seattle) Panel 3 – Veterans Advocates and Medical Staff
8/3/2005
PHOTO: Veterans Hearing on Reintegration (Seattle) Panel 2 – Returning Veterans
8/3/2005
PHOTO: Veterans Hearing on Reintegration (Seattle) Panel 1 – State & Federal Officials
8/3/2005
PHOTO: Veterans Hearing – Listening to Washington's Veterans
8/2/2005
PHOTO: Pasco Reintegration Roundtable - MSG Gary Fletcher
8/2/2005
PHOTO: Pasco Reintegration Roundtable
8/1/2005
PHOTO: Active Duty Families Roundtable at Camp Murray - SG Brian Rikstad
8/1/2005
PHOTO: Active Duty Families Roundtable at Camp Murray - Washington Guard Family Support Group
8/1/2005
PHOTO: Active Duty Families Roundtable at Camp Murray - Senior Master Sergeant Laura Clark
8/1/2005
PHOTO: Active Duty Families Roundtable at Camp Murray - Major General Scoggins
8/1/2005
PHOTO: Active Duty Families Roundtable at Camp Murray - Major General Timothy Lowenberg
7/29/2005
Murray Declares Victory in Her Fight to Fund Veterans' Healthcare
7/19/2005
Murray Wins Strong Veterans Funding Boost for FY2006
7/14/2005
Senator Murray Votes for Homeland Security Bill
7/12/2005
PHOTO: Murray Fights to Pass Her Amendment to Increase Funding for Veterans Health Care
7/12/2005
PHOTO: Senate Unanimously Passes Murray Amendment to Boost Funding for Veterans Health Care
7/12/2005
Murray Secures Senate Commitment to $1.5 billion in Emergency Funds for Veterans
7/6/2005
PHOTO: From the Battlefront to the Homefront
6/29/2005
Murray Declares Victory for America’s Veterans in Senate
6/28/2005
Statement by Senator Murray on President’s Speech to the Nation
6/28/2005
Murray Introduces Amendment to Interior Bill to Cover VA Shortfall
6/27/2005
Murray Sends Letter to President Asking Him to Address VA Shortfall in Tuesday Address to Nation
6/23/2005
Timeline of Senator Murray’s Efforts to Pay for Veterans’ Health Care
6/23/2005
VA Announces $1 Billion Shortfall; Senator Murray Demands Immediate Action
6/23/2005
Murray Calls for Emergency Supplemental to Pay for Veterans’ Healthcare
6/20/2005
Murray Introduces Legislation to Increase POW Benefits
6/9/2005
PHOTO: Protecting Our Veterans
6/9/2005
Murray Urges Senate to Improve Mental Health Care for Veterans
5/31/2005
PHOTO: Murray Meets Captain Hamilton
5/31/2005
PHOTO: Supporting Our Returning Veterans
5/30/2005
Senator Murray Honors America's Fallen Soldiers
5/12/2005
PHOTO: Fighting for State Veteran Homes
5/10/2005
Murray Statement on Supplemental Aid for Iraq and Afghanistan
5/10/2005
Senator Murray Supports Funding for America's Troops But is Troubled by Immigration Provisions and Lack of Veterans Funding in Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill
4/28/2005
Murray: Budget Resolution Shortchanges Washington State; Puts Future at Risk
4/19/2005
Senator Murray Hears from Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans
4/12/2005
Senate Republicans Deny Veterans’ Health Care Emergency, Tell Veterans They Are Not a Priority
4/12/2005
PHOTO: Fighting for Good Health Care All Veterans Deserve
4/12/2005
6 National Veterans Organizations Urge the Senate to Pass Senator Murray's Veterans Healthcare Amendment Today
4/12/2005
Murray Calls on Senate to Do the Right Thing: Pay for the Cost of Veterans’ Healthcare
3/16/2005
PHOTO: Murray Fights for Veterans Health Care
3/16/2005
Washington Veterans LOSE Healthcare Battle in U.S. Senate
3/15/2005
Murray Amendment to Fully Fund Veterans’ Health Care
3/10/2005
Murray Amendment Would Care for Veterans in Senate Budget
3/10/2005
PHOTO: Standing up for Veterans of Foreign Wars
3/10/2005
PHOTO: Treat Veterans As a Priority
3/9/2005
PHOTO: Listening to America’s Veterans
3/3/2005
Murray Gains New Position to Help Washington’s Veterans, Military Families and Housing Needs
2/16/2005
PHOTO: Fighting for Our Veteran's Health Care
2/16/2005
Murray to Rumsfeld: Caring for Veterans is a Cost of War
2/15/2005
PHOTO: Standing Up For Our Nation's Veterans
2/10/2005
Murray: President’s Budget Fails Veterans
2/8/2005
Bush Budget Leaves Security of Washington State Priorities in Jeopardy
2/2/2005
Murray Response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address
1/31/2005
Murray to Open New Office on the Eastside
1/26/2005
PHOTO: Improving Security and Helping America’s Veterans
1/26/2005
Murray Works to Help America’s Veterans
1/26/2005
Murray Urges New VA Secretary to Protect Walla Walla, Move Ahead with Clinics in Underserved Areas
1/25/2005
Murray to Protect Veterans’ Needs with Amendment to $80 Billion Supplemental
1/19/2005
PHOTO: Murray Meets With VA Secretary Nominee
1/14/2005
Senator Murray Calls on President to Make Veterans’ Healthcare a Priority
12/9/2004
Statement of Senator Patty Murray on the Nomination of Jim Nicholson as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
11/11/2004
Senator Murray Statement on Veterans Day
9/9/2004
Murray Secures $250,000 to Help Walla Walla VA Task Force Ensure Facility's Future
8/12/2004
Murray Helps Clark County Break Ground on New Community Health Center
7/20/2004
Murray Passes Legislation Protecting Veterans' Access to Healthcare
6/23/2004
Murray Fights for Mandatory Funding for Veterans Health Care, Republicans Say No
6/18/2004
Veterans of Foreign Wars Names Senator Murray "Person of the Year"
5/31/2004
Remarks by Senator Patty Murray on Memorial Day
5/27/2004
Washington Families Threatened by White House Plan to Cut Critical Services after November Election
5/7/2004
Murray Moves Forward on Master Plan for Walla Walla VA Medical Center
5/7/2004
PHOTO: Walla Walla VA is Saved!
5/6/2004
Murray Announces Victory in Fight to Save Walla Walla VA Hospital
5/3/2004
Murray’s Pressure Prevails for North Central Washington Veterans
4/29/2004
PHOTO: World War II Memorial - Washington State Pillar
4/29/2004
PHOTO: National World War II Memorial Opens
4/28/2004
Murray Makes Personal Plea to President Bush to Save Walla Walla VA Medical Center on Eve of White House Meeting on CARES Commission Recommendations
4/22/2004
Murray Stands Up for Underserved Veterans, Places Hold on Administration Nominee
4/19/2004
Following Hearing Murray Again Calls on VA Secretary to Reject Walla Walla Closure
4/12/2004
PHOTO: Hearing from Veterans
4/12/2004
PHOTO: Fighting for Veterans in Walla Walla
4/12/2004
Murray Stands Up for Native American Veterans in Health Care Battle
4/12/2004
Murray Brings Veterans Hearing to Walla Walla in Ongoing Fight to Save VA Hospital
4/1/2004
Murray to Hold Field Hearing in Walla Walla
on VA's CARES Initiative – APRIL 12
3/2/2004
Murray to Hold Field Hearing on VA’s CARES Initiative
2/26/2004
Murray Again Calls on VA Secretary to Keep Walla Walla Veterans Facility Open
2/13/2004
Senators Oppose Plan to Close Walla Walla VA Medical Center
2/13/2004
Murray, Cantwell, Baird Applaud Decision to Save Vancouver Veterans Facility
2/10/2004
PHOTO: Murray Raises Serious Concerns about 2005 Veterans Administration Budget
2/10/2004
Murray's Opening Statement for Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing with Secretary Principi
2/9/2004
Murray to VA Secretary: Don't Penalize Veterans
12/19/2003
Murray and Cantwell Continue to Oppose Closure of Washington State VA Facilities
12/19/2003
CARES Commission Agrees with Bush Administration
Plan to Close Walla Walla VA Medical Center
12/18/2003
Senator Murray, "CARES Commission Rejects Vancouver VA Closure"
12/1/2003
PHOTO: Murray Meets with Veterans in North Central WA
11/19/2003
Murray Announces Victories for Washington State Veterans
11/17/2003
Murray Works to Improve Veterans' Health Care
in North Central Washington
11/11/2003
PHOTO: Honoring Our Nation's Veterans
11/11/2003
Op Ed: Veterans' Sacrifice Deserves More than Lip Service
11/11/2003
Murray Honors Veterans in Senate Floor Speech
11/11/2003
Murray Urges Support for Veterans at Press Conference on Veterans Day
11/10/2003
Murray, Cantwell, Baird Announce Big Step Forward for Clark County Community and Health Services Center
10/30/2003
PHOTO: American Legion Advocate
10/24/2003
Murray Remembers Paul Wellstone
10/17/2003
Murray Urges Full Benefits for Our Veterans
9/26/2003
Murray Testimony Calls for Keeping Vancouver VA Facility Open
9/17/2003
PHOTO: Supporting Our Military Families
9/17/2003
Murray Urges Administration to Support Our Veterans
8/4/2003
VA Releases "Draft" National CARES Plan
7/30/2003
Standing Up for Veterans, Murray Secures Commitment to Save American Lake VA Medical Center
7/29/2003
PHOTO: Murray Remonstrates Against Proposed Closure of VA Facilities in WA
7/29/2003
VA Refuses to Answer Questions on Possible Washington VA Closures
7/24/2003
Murray Urges Bush Administration to Reverse Directive to Explore Closure of Three Washington Veterans Affairs Hospitals
7/15/2003
Statement by Senator Patty Murray on Veterans' Healthcare Report from the American Legion
7/15/2003
Bush Administration Adopts Murray Proposal on POW's Benefits
7/10/2003
Murray Pushes Bill to Help Former POWs at Senate Veterans Affairs Hearing
6/30/2003
PHOTO: Meeting with Local Veterans
3/20/2003
PHOTO: Veterans Applaud Senator Murray
3/20/2003
Murray Honors Fran Agnes, Washington State Veterans' Advocate
3/20/2003
American Ex-POW's Honor Senator Patty Murray
3/5/2003
PHOTO: Senator Murray Meets with Members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
1/30/2003
Murray Calls on Administration to Resume Enrollment of Priority 8 Veterans
11/15/2002
Murray Expresses Disappointment at Administration's Treatment of Disabled Veterans
10/22/2002
PHOTO: "The Moving Wall" Honors Vietnam Veterans
10/22/2002
Murray Salutes Vietnam Veterans at Moving Wall Ceremony
8/16/2002
PHOTO: Recognizing Our Veterans
8/12/2002
PHOTO: Addressing Veterans' Needs
8/12/2002
PHOTO: Addressing Veterans' Needs
6/6/2002
PHOTO: Improving Veterans' Health Care
6/6/2002
Murray Works to Expand Veterans' Health Care in Washington