Senator Murray’s Statement on Reports of Russian Interference in 2016 Election
Dec 10 2016
(Washington, D.C)—Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement on news reports about the CIA’s analysis of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
“These reports should disturb and outrage every American—Democrat, Republican, or independent—who believes that the integrity of our elections is fundamental to the strength of our democracy. I join in the calls for bipartisan Congressional hearings and a comprehensive investigation to begin as soon as possible to get to the bottom of this, and for disclosure of any evidence that Russia actively worked to hijack our election and elect Donald Trump. President-elect Trump is already disputing the reports and indicating that he’d like to ‘move on,’ but no American should stand for something like this to be swept under the rug or allow President-elect Trump to obstruct an investigation when he gets into office. This is too important, and I will relentlessly pursue this with my colleagues until we get the answers voters deserve.”
http://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=236A5253-80B6-4279-B9F0-F4B65AD49018
Editorial note: Hate to tell you this Senator, no one influenced my vote on voting for Gary Johnson. So sounds like the Senator is just pushing the overturning an election routine. I have to wonder how Murray would react if Hillary was aided in getting elected by Iran's meddling in her favor? Would Patty Murray be sounding off like this if the tables were turned in Hillary Clinton's favor, doubtful! So, with that in mind, maybe Patty Murray's opponent during this last election should also demand a recount, and call for investigations in Murray's re-election win, make sure no foreign government was aiding in her election. How would that go Patty? Turnabout is fair play Senator.
Edmonds seeks funding for overpass to waterfront
The city has a plan for ensuring emergency access to the city’s waterfront — building a $24 million overpass.
Now it’s making the case for money for the project with federal and state officials.
Last week, city representatives, including Mayor Dave Earling, flew to the nation’s capital. They explained the need for the project to representatives of the federal Department of Transportation as well as U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, staff of U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Lake Stevens, and Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Tacoma, who also represents the Olympic Peninsula.
http://kilmer.house.gov/news/in-the-news/edmonds-seeks-funding-for-overpass-to-waterfront
Senator Murray Statement on Trump’s Pick to Head U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Energy, former Texas Governor Rick Perry.
“Washington state is home to one of the largest nuclear cleanup efforts in the world, so I cannot stress enough how critical it is to have strong, able leadership at the U.S. Department of Energy to guide the cleanup at Hanford. This requires a leader with a commitment to help our country fulfill its legal and moral obligation, but more importantly, a commitment to the safety of thousands of workers who show up day in and day out. It is imperative for Governor Perry, or any Energy nominee, to truly understand the sacrifices Hanford workers and the Tri-Cities community made to help America win World II and the Cold War. Any effort to roll back progress at Hanford, shortchange PNNL, destabilize BPA, or privatize portions of the Department of Energy will be met with swift opposition.
“I am also deeply troubled by Governor Perry’s past statements regarding climate change and his obvious ties to Big Oil. I have supported and will continue to support renewable energy research, development, and deployment in order to address the critical issues of climate change and to create a comprehensive national energy policy suited for the economy of the next century, not one that is merely beholden to billionaires and big corporations.”
http://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=A88030DA-DC60-49EA-AFC3-FA4FE8ADCE13
VETERANS: Sen. Murray’s Effort to Protect Homeless Veterans Passes Congress, Now Headed to President’s Desk
Murray’s provision solves two years of uncertainty for homeless veterans and advocates, prevents VA from changing requirements for benefits that would have left thousands of vulnerable veterans without access to housing Sen. Murray: “The men and women who signed up to serve our country deserve our respect, not a door slammed in their face during their time of need”
http://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=D40EA437-9BB9-49D7-821D-97D88DF71DA6
Cantwell, Brown, Feinstein Blast CFTC For Failure To Finish Rule To Curb Excessive Speculation In Commodities
Leading Senate Democrats Criticize Agency for Once Again Delaying Long-Overdue Rule to Limit Speculation in Futures Contracts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) criticized the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for failing to complete a long-delayed rule to curb the number of futures contracts a trader can hold on certain commodities, including oil, natural gas, and gold. The CFTC in 2013 revised its proposal to crack down on excessive speculation in a group of 28 commodities, but the agency has yet to issue a final rule. On Dec. 5, CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad punted again, reproposing the rule despite assurances it would be completed this year.
https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cantwell-brown-feinstein-blast-cftc-for-failure-to-finish-rule-to-curb-excessive-speculation-in-commodities
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