Join Senator Murray's Effort to Keep the Pentagon Honest

Senator Murray is asking Washington state residents and concerned Americans across the country to join her in calling for a fair aerial refueling tanker contract re-bid.

Senator Murray's effort to build broad-based support for a fair and transparent process comes after the Pentagon last week announced that they would be making changes to the original requirements as they re-bid the tanker contract. The Pentagon announced they would rebid the contract in response to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision that exposed glaring mistakes the Air Force made in awarding the original contract to Airbus.

"Tens of thousands of Americans have joined the effort to ensure our airmen and women get the best possible tanker. Their support has been critical in moving this process forward, but we continue to need their voices as we work to ensure that this contest is fair and that the decision is in the best interest of our military and our taxpayers.”

"As this contract moves to the re-bid phase, we have to be sure that the Pentagon doesn't try to change the rules of the game in overtime. That means staying vigilant and keeping the public engaged and informed. By joining this effort, Americans will be able to show the Pentagon that a fair and transparent process is the only way to move forward."

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Wild Sky Wilderness Bill Becomes Law!

Celebrating Wild Sky Wilderness

After 6 years of working Wild Sky Wilderness through the legislative process, U.S. Senator Patty Murray and U.S. Representative Rick Larsen celebrated the final step in the process – Presidential signing. President Bush signed Wild Sky Wilderness into law this morning, creating the first new wilderness area in the state of Washington in over twenty years. -

"I could not be more proud of the spirit of togetherness and dedication that has surrounded Wild Sky from the very beginning. Today is a tribute to so many people who never gave up and never lost sight of the goal – preserving the heart and soul of this beautiful land."

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Murray says Bush, GOP block energy solutions

"Every day, American scientists, innovators and venture capitalists are researching new technologies that could one day end our addiction to oil forever. We should fast-track their efforts by making new investments and keeping their taxes low," Murray said.

- Associated Press - July 19, 2008

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Family Planning: Striking Plan B

Sens. Patty Murray and Hillary Clinton have sent a letter to Michael O. Leavitt, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (where the proposal is being circulated), urging him to reconsider the regulations. Besides implying that rape victims should be forced to give birth to the offspring of their attackers, the proposal also offers a broad, scientifically inaccurate definition of abortion.

- Seattle Post-Intelligencer Ed Board - July 16, 2008

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Air Force tanker rebid fair to Boeing, Northrop

Boeing protested this, backed by Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Norm Dicks and others in our delegation. The Government Accountability Office report gave them ground to stand on, and they made the most of it. When the national press refers to "lawmakers from Washington and Kansas" raising hell, Murray's name comes up first. For this, our senior senator deserves senior credit.

- Seattle Times - July 10, 2008

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