For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Senator Murray meets with leaders from the nation’s largest ports for an update on Operation Safe Commerce, a port security initiative that Murray created in 2002. Pictured from left to right: Bill Ellis (Port of Long Beach), George Cummings (Port of Los Angeles), Senator Murray, Beth Rooney (Port of New York/New Jersey). Not pictured: Mike Zachary (Ports of Tacoma and Seattle).

In his FY 2005 budget, President Bush eliminates Operation Safe Commerce, and cuts Port Security Grants by 63%. Murray is using her position on the Budget Committee to fight those cuts and protect our ports and communities.

More on port security.