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  1. Oct 17

    Honored to have received a 100 score on the scorecard for my commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of people. Together we will continue the march towards full equality.

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  2. Oct 16

    Regional airports are a critical economic driver for communities throughout Washington state. From Walla Walla to Bellingham, ensuring these communities have thriving airports helps grow small businesses and create new jobs.

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  3. Oct 16

    Access to through the expansion was big in Washington state, especially among rural communities. Thanks to the expansion, counties like Douglas and Chelan have seen their uninsured rates drop by more than 60%.

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  4. Oct 16

    My legislation, which the U.S. Senate passed earlier this month, reforms the ’s Contract Tower Cost Share Program. This will save the roughly $100,000 per year.

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  5. Oct 16

    For the families, people with disabilities, seniors, children, and veterans who use Medicaid for , we cannot allow the war on Medicaid to continue. is a key part of our health care delivery system.

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  6. Oct 16

    This month, the Senate passed legislation I helped author to fully fund contract air traffic control towers, which will help Walla Walla Regional Airport pay for its air traffic control tower under contract with the .

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  7. Oct 16

    A new report from found that “low-income people in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid are much more likely to forgo needed medical care than those in other states.” The expansion has helped thousands of people in Washington state.

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  8. Oct 15

    I was proud to help write the FAA bill that funded air traffic control towers, including the tower at Walla Walla Regional Airport. Regional airports are a critical economic driver for communities throughout Washington state.

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  9. Oct 15

    The Tri-Cities area is a vital part of our state's economic engine. I'm so glad to see that Tri-Cities Airport is adding new nonstop service to Los Angeles, which will help us unlock even greater opportunities and more jobs for the region.

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  10. Oct 15

    Paul, thanks for making our world a better place.

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  11. Oct 15

    Whether winning Super Bowls or funding life-changing cancer and brain research or founding MoPOP, Paul was a giant. He was strategic, tactical, and always on our side. His work improved the lives of everyone in the Northwest and across the globe.

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  12. Oct 15

    We lost a trailblazer today. Paul pushed us to find our better selves to make the world a better place. From a garage in his beloved Northwest, Paul was a disruptive agent of change who revolutionized how we learn, communicate, and interact.

    BREAKING: Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder and Seahawks owner, has died. He recently revealed he was being treated for cancer again.
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  13. Oct 15

    More than 650,000 people in Washington state have gained coverage through the expansion of coverage. Medicaid is a key part of our delivery system, and we should continue moving toward ways to innovate in Medicaid and save costs.

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  14. Oct 15

    NEW STUDY: "Nearly 20% of low-income people in states that did not expand said they passed up needed medical care in the past 12 months because they couldn’t afford it." Medicaid is a key part of our delivery system.

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  15. Oct 15

    Today we received great news for Southeast Washington: Tri-Cities Airport is offering new nonstop air service to Los Angeles. ✈️ I’ve proudly supported grants for small community airports like this one in Pasco, which is a key contributor to the economy of the Tri-Cities region.

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  16. Oct 14

    I’m pleased this bill delivers on an 80-year-old promise by the Army Corps to complete Tribal village development for four Tribes that were displaced when the dams of the Columbia River were constructed.

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  17. Oct 14

    The Trump administration continues to try to solve 21st century problems with 19th century thinking, trying to extract a relatively small amount from our few remaining pristine natural areas. We must defend strong roadless protections.

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  18. Oct 14

    Moving freight is what we do. Deepening the waterways of & will ensure that they can compete with Canadian ports, helping us continue to be a gateway from North America to Asia. Watch my remarks on this legislation here:

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  19. Oct 14

    This season the came together for a memorable title run that made Washingtonians proud. Their teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie is a testament to what can be achieved when we work together.

    "It is an honor to recognize our hometown basketball heroes, the Seattle Storm." - Sen. Patty Murray
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  20. Oct 14

    Infrastructure investment, when it comes to our waterways, means jobs. This legislation will help make our ports more competitive and help protect our salmon habitat in the state of Washington.

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