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News from May 2023

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Senator Murray Statement on Dhs Oig’s Report on Northwest Ice Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 31, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General’s report detailing the results of an unannounced inspection of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington

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Senator Murray Slams Republican Hostage Taking as Credit Rating Agencies Warns of Credit Rating Downgrade

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 31, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to Fitch Ratings and DBRS Morningstar separately placing the United States’ AAA credit rating on watch, indicating the agencies could downgrade the United States’ credit rating if lawmakers fail to meet their basic obligation to raise the debt limit and avoid default in the face of Republican hostage taking

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Cantwell Hosts Fentanyl Crisis Roundtable

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 31, 2023

First responders, community leaders, people personally impacted by the crisis share experiences

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Week of May 13: 270 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Washington

By Evergreen Reporter | May 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 270 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Senator Murray Underlines Importance of Stopping Anti-asian Hate, Highlights How Tacoma Asia Pacific Cultural Center Enriches Washington State

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 30, 2023

Senator Murray secured $1.5 million in funding to help APCC build a new cultural center

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Senator Murray Tours Tacoma Arts Live, Discusses Efforts to Boost Investments in Arts and Support Small Businesses

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 30, 2023

“Tacoma Arts Live and the Accelerating Creative Enterprise program are really making a difference for artists and small business owners here by giving people a voice, a space, and the support they need to succeed and grow… The work you do is helping to build a positive and inclusive community identity, promote local economic development, and give a voice to local artists.”

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Week ending May 13 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Washington

By Evergreen Reporter | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 199 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Senator Murray Tours Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Discusses Importance of Investing in U.s. Competitiveness

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

Senator Murray holds hearing on U.S. competitiveness, makes clear that America cannot stay ahead in the global economy unless our investments keep pace

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Analysis: Washington one of 9 states that ban affirmative action

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Evergreen Reporter shows that Washington is one of nine states that currently ban affirmative action.

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Washington during week ending May 13?

By Evergreen Reporter | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Cantwell: “we Can't Just Rely on the Railroads to Voluntarily Do This”

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

Train conductor, Pasco mayor, first responders, and union leaders join Cantwell to call for stronger federal rail safety regulations; Railway Safety Act of 2023 includes provisions that would have likely prevented disaster in East Palestine, OH

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Washington: 181 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Evergreen Reporter | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 181 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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The state of Washington deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 13

By Evergreen Reporter | May 28, 2023

Washington's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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26 people age 85 and older in District of Columbia are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Evergreen Reporter | May 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Week ending May 13 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in District of Columbia

By Evergreen Reporter | May 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Week ending May 6: 45 deaths among Hispanic people in Washington

By Evergreen Reporter | May 28, 2023

There were 45 Hispanic people who died in Washington in the week ending May 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Senator Murray Applauds Selection of Kent’s Blue Origin to Develop Human Landing System for Artemis Moon Mission

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 27, 2023

On May 19, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded NASA’s announcement that Blue Origin of Kent, Washington, has been selected to develop a human landing system for NASA’s Artemis V mission to the Moon.

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Murray, Cantwell Reintroduce Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 27, 2023

According to the GAO, the FBI’s open domestic terrorism cases increased by 357% between 2013 and 2021 Act would establish federal offices dedicated to combating threat of domestic terrorism

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Cantwell Announces Major New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Washington State

By Evergreen Reporter Report | May 27, 2023

On May 19, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation applauded SkyNRG’s decision to construct a major new sustainable aviation fuel production facility in the State of Washington

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“APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 26

By Evergreen Reporter | May 27, 2023

The Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section on May 26.