Patty Murray - U.S. Senator from Washington State

1/16/2009
PHOTO: Getting Ready for Inauguration 2009

1/15/2009
Murray Statement on Economic Rescue Funds Vote

1/15/2009
Senator Murray's Statement on Washington State Priorities in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009

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Patty's Blog

Inauguration 2009

January 15, 2009

It has been an amazing week here. Well, I should say an amazing few years.

In just a few days we will see a new President of the United States sworn into office. We will see a huge change in the policies, the attitudes, and the ideas of the people in government. And leading that will be a man I have grown to respect and admire over the last four years.

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FLOODING: Critical Flood Resources Available

Emergency Management Divisions by County

Emergency Management Divisions by County
(click on counties)

New! - Where to Report Damage
Preparedness Handbook
Preparedness and Planning
Ready.gov
Flood Risk and Insurance
Flood Risk Management
After Disaster Strikes

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One-Stop Economic Resource Center

In an effort to help Washington state residents make informed financial decisions, access all of the help available to them, and to keep them informed on the very latest on economic recovery plans, Senator Murray has established this One-Stop Economic Resource Center.

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The 56th Presidential Inauguration

President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in on January 20, 2009 as the 44th President of the United States. The Inauguration will take place on the West front and grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Each member of the 111th Congress will receive a limited number of free tickets for their constituents to attend this event.

As of November 12th, after receiving more than 10,000 individual requests for tickets, Senator Murray’s office has stopped taking requests for tickets to the Inauguration ceremony. Please know, this does not mean you will be unable to attend. The general admission areas on the National Mall will not require tickets. These standing areas will be set up west of Fourth Street between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. The Capitol Police and the National Park Service are expecting as many as four million people to attend so please arrive early to avoid security delays.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee will be responsible for tickets to the Inaugural Parade and the official Inaugural Balls. Only the PIC is responsible for distributing tickets to these events.

See more information on the Inauguration festivities in Washington, D.C., including further information on Inaugural Balls, hotel information, and other important info.

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is responsible for distributing and providing tickets to Members of Congress ONLY. Any websites claiming to sell and/or provide tickets to the Inauguration should be handled with caution.

UPDATE: Senator Murray and the Washington State Congressional Delegation are welcoming visitors in town for the Inauguration by hosting a celebratory coffee.

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: SD-G50, located in Room 50 the Ground floor of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The Dirksen Building is located at First Street NE and C Street NE.

Map of Capitol Hill

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Obama's VA pick quizzed

Murray stated the VA has been a passive organization and veterans have suffered because of that. She asked the nominee his feelings about that passivity. "Do you share my view we need to start being more of a proactive organization ... If so, how do we get there?"

- Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - January 14, 2008

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We can make education work for our future

Over the past several months, we've watched some of the biggest financial institutions in the world fail.

The fallout is threatening the world's largest industries and nations across the world. And it's affecting us here in Washington and the Tri-Cities as well - people are losing their jobs, homes and savings.

- Tri-City Herald - December 11, 2008

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Washington senator re-pledges allegiance to veterans

Speaking to a conference for military families, Murray spotlighted two issues she plans to address in Washington, D.C.
One concern is making sure soldiers have enough time between deployments “to regroup and reconnect” with their families.
“And,” she added, “we need to make sure for once and for all that when our troops come home they always get the world class care that they have earned.”

- The News Tribune - November 14, 2008

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