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Patty Murray

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Washington
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Congressional Record entries

Entry Title Date
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Of 2011—Motion To Proceed— Continued April 23, 2012
Patty Murray, D-WA
"Madam President, I come to the Senate floor this evening to express my strong opposition to the resolution of disapproval filed by Senate Republicans that seeks to overturn critical new NLRB rules that will protect workers across America. I strongly urge my colleagues to oppose it. Some of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle frequently complain about how we spend our time on the Senate floor. Today, I have to say I am disappointed that we are being forced to spend valuable time on this issue."
Statements On Introduced Bills And Joint Resolutions April 18, 2012
Patty Murray, D-WA
"Mr. President, today, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I am pleased to introduce the Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012."
Tax Subsidies Repeal March 27, 2012
Patty Murray, D-WA
"Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded."
Women’S History Month March 27, 2012
Patty Murray, D-WA
"Mr. President, I would like to take a moment today to recognize the dedication of women service members and women veterans in celebration of Women's History Month."
Frozen Food Month March 27, 2012
Patty Murray, D-WA
"Mr. President, today I wish to acknowledge Frozen Food Month and to recognize the frozen food industry's significant efforts to ensure that families and schoolchildren across the United States have access to healthy, affordable foods such as fruits and vegetables."

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