Meeting with Supreme Court Justice Nominee Sonia Sotomayor

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It's Your Supreme Court...Ask John Roberts a Question

Senator Murray, joined by Senator Maria Cantwell and five other Democratic women senators, launchs an interactive website to engage Americans in the Supreme Court confirmation of Judge John G. Roberts, Jr. The website, unveiled at a press conference, allows all Americans to submit questions they want Judge Roberts to answer during his upcoming Senate hearings.




"This website provides every American with a great opportunity to be involved in this process. In 1991, as I watched the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, I simply couldn't believe that this nominee was not asked about issues that I cared about," Murray said.




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Judge Ricardo Martinez

Senator Murray meets with Judge Ricardo Martinez and his family moments after introducing him before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is considering his confirmation.

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Working with Our Emergency Responders

Senator Murray discusses the security needs of areas in Western Washington with Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske and Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor.

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Working to Restore the Senate's Role in Confirming U.S Attorneys

Today on the Senate floor, Senator Murray addressed the scandal surrounding the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys by the Bush Administration. Murray spoke in favor of a bill to restore the Senate's role in confirming U.S. Attorneys. The bill, the United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007 (S.214), will be voted on today.




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Murray Meets With MADD

Senator Murray spoke at a press conference hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

In January, MADD sponsored the Impaired Driving Summit to brainstorm ideas for better enforcement of drunk driving laws. (06/18/02)

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Murray Announces Vote on Judge John Roberts

Senator Murray announces her vote in favor of Judge John Roberts as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States.




"Fairness requires that I evaluate each nominee on his or her own merits without a pre-determined outcome – just as I expect every judge to do when a case comes before them."




"My vote is based on the same standards I've used for years – not on anger or on sending messages or ignoring a nominee's actual record."




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A New Judge for Eastern Washington

Senator Murray stands with Lonny Suko at his confirmation hearing to become a District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Washington State. A distinguished lawyer, Suko currently serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Washington state. Senators Murray and Cantwell assisted the President in choosing Judge Suko for the opening on the bench.

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Working to Confirm WA State Judicial Nominee

Senator Murray works to confirm James “Jim” Robart to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Washington State. (Mr. Robart is pictured behind Senator Murray.)



Senator Murray's Opening Statement

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Addressing the Importance of the Supreme Court Confirmation Process for Americans

Senator Murray discusses the importance of the Supreme Court confirmation process for Americans across the country and highlights the range of issues over which the Supreme Court has jurisdiction and the responsibility of Judge Roberts to be forthcoming about his views with the American public.




“This is a process that the American public deserves to be involved in. Judge Roberts is being considered for a lifetime appointment and the American people deserve to know where he stands on a number of issues that affect our nation’s future,” Senator Murray said.




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Murray Urges the Senate to Confirm Judge Lonny Suko for Eastern Washington

At Judge Suko’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Murray said, “He’s handled some of the most difficult cases in Eastern Washington in the past decade, and he’s won the respect of everyone who’s come before him. Judge Suko won high praise for his judicial demeanor, his fairness and his respect for all parties. He has served the people of our state well, and I’m proud to support his confirmation.”

After Murray’s statement, the Judiciary Committee “favorably reported” his nomination was sent to the full Senate. On July 15, Suko was confirmed as a District Court Judge.

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Protecting Asbestos Victims

Senator Murray speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate to call for protection of all asbestos victims and their families while the Senate considers class action reform legislation. Her speech came hours after President Bush again called for class action and asbestos reform in a speech to the Detroit Economic Club. The speech also followed news of an indictment against chemical company W.R. Grace, who knowingly poisoned workers and residents in Libby, Montana, where hundreds of people have died from asbestos exposure.




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Supporting Washington’s First Latino District Judge

Senator Murray speaks in support of Judge Ricardo Martinez at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Judge Martinez currently serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Seattle.




If confirmed by the Senate, he would become the first Latino district judge in Washington state’s history. Murray worked with Senator Cantwell and President Bush to nominate Judge Martinez for a position.




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Helping Local Law Enforcement in Southwest Washington

At a Senate hearing today, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales committed to working with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to help station more federal agents in Southwest Washington to help cut down on smuggling and drug trafficking.




"In Southwest Washington, local law enforcement officials need better access to their federal counterparts, and I'm pleased that Attorney General Gonzales has agreed to work with me to help reduce crime in Southwest Washington," Senator Murray said.





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"Never Be a Bystander in the Fight for Human Dignity”

Senator Murray joined local leaders today to celebrate Juneteenth, a day which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

"Today we are celebrating liberation and the end of slavery," Murray said. "America is a lot closer today to the ideals promised in our Constitution," Murray said. "But our work for social justice, for democracy, and for liberation is not done."


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Meeting With Seattle Police Chief Kerlikowske

Senator Murray greets Seattle Police Chief R. Gil Kerlikowske in her Senate office. President Obama has nominated Kerlikowske as Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).  –  More

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Meeting the Film Crew Recently Released from a Nigerian Prison

Tammi Sims (l) and Sandy Cioffi (r) present Senator Murray with a picture taken during their time in Nigeria. Cioffi and Sims are part of a Seattle-based documentary film crew that was recently released from a Nigerian prison after being held for more than 100 hours.

During their imprisonment, Senator Murray sent a letter to U.S. Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders in Abuja, Nigeria expressing concerns about the detainment and requesting the American embassy's assistance in securing their release. Later, Murray joined thirteen of her colleagues in sending a letter to the President of Nigeria requesting their release.

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Protecting Against Personal Data Security Lapses

U.S. Senator Patty Murray today joined with Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and other colleagues to announce legislation that establishes safeguards to prevent against data theft.




"We have 85-year-old veterans who don’t know the first thing about credit checks being told that their identity may be compromised," said Senator Murray. "They want to know how they can get reliable information concerning their personal credit, and what to do in the event that their identity is stolen. The VA needs to be there for them at every step of this process."




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Murray Awarded MADD's 2004 Congressional Excellence Award

Wendy Hamilton, National President of MADD, presents the award to Senator Murray. Senator Murray is recognized for her special emphasis on high-visibility law enforcement initiatives, including funding for national traffic safety law enforcement campaigns designed to increase seat belt use and decrease impaired driving.

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