Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Murray Examines Veterans’ Employment Barriers in Senate VA Hearing
Microsoft General Manager Lutz Ziob attended the hearing, spoke about technology skills unique to veterans
Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna testifies to Congress about deceptive online marketing tactics
McKenna says current disclosures aren’t sufficient to protect consumers
Murray Statement on Senate Health Bill
“Today, we are closer than we have been in decades to giving American families and businesses back control over their own health care choices.
Health Care Bill Going to Senate Floor Contains Major Cantwell Initiatives
Medicare, Basic Health provisions included. Cantwell pledges to further strengthen legislation in floor debate
DOC to Pay $4 Million for Assault on Inmate
The Department of Corrections has agreed to pay $4 million to a former offender who sustained permanent, severely disabling injuries when he was assaulted by his cellmate at Washington Corrections Center near Shelton in 2006.
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS DISCUSS REFORMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH CARE
Five Democratic Senators today gave back-to-back speeches on the Senate floor discussing the need to focus on small businesses when considering health care reform.
WA Lawmakers Call on Defense Department to Consider Illegal, Market Distorting Airbus Subsidies in Tanker Competition
Delegation expresses serious concerns about illegal launch aid; calls on Administration to not penalize American aerospace workers
AAA Projects Thanksgiving Travel to Increase 1.4 Percent from Last Year
Research Indicates Travel by Washingtonians Stronger than National Average
Marysville Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Infant
This afternoon Marysville Police Detectives arrested a Snohomish County man for the death of a 14 month infant which occurred in May of this year
Senator Murray Works to Increase VA Budget in 2010 Spending Bill
Bill contains billions of dollars for medical care, women veterans, homeless veterans; includes specific language on Walla Walla VA, South Puget Sound CBOC
Washington’s unemployment rate up slightly in October
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in October, from a revised rate of 9.1 percent in September, according to the state Employment Security Department.
A Coal-Free Washington?
SEATTLE - A Sierra Club spokesman says his organization will use new study results from Physicians for Social Responsibility to push for a coal-free state of Washington.
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Leaders Call for Religious Respect in Health Care Reform
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
AARP: WA Members Agree on Health Reform Endorsement
Mon, Nov 16, 2009
Registered Sex Offender Public Notification Meeting
Murray Helps Bring Streamlined Disability Benefits Program to Fort Lewis
Pilot program that Murray pushed for in Wounded Warriors bill will mean single medical examinations and transparent rating system for returning service members disability claims
Double Fatality Motor Vehicle Accident
At 0207 Hours on 11/14/09 the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and Fire District 1 were called to the 17600 block of North Road for a motor vehicle accident where a single vehicle left the road and struck a tree.
SUPERIOR COURT ANNOUNCES PARTICPATION IN NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY, WITH SPECIAL SPEAKER, STATE SENATOR PAULL SHIN
National Adoption Day will be celebrated at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Friday, November 20th. That morning at least two Superior Court courtrooms will be devoted exclusively to adoption hearings. One can expect lots of emotion and joy (and a few tears).
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Report: The Downside of Cleanliness?
Study Links Overuse of Disinfectants with Chronic Ailments
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
State Supreme Court unanimously supports school funding system
Ruling reverses lower court’s decision regarding funding formulas
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