Tribal Issues
“Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized
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Senator Murray meets with members of the
Quileute Tribe in La Push, Washington.
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tribes, each with its own history and culture. I’m proud to be
a voice in the United States Senate for tribal governments and tribal
people. This country has a responsibility to live up to the promises
it made in return for the land and resources all of us enjoy today.”
- Senator Patty Murray
Since coming to the Senate in 1992, Senator Murray has fought to:
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uphold the federal government’s trust responsibility and
treaty obligations;
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safeguard the sovereignty of tribal governments and the government-to-government
relationship with the United States;
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increase funding for treaty-guaranteed services, such as education
and health care;
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ensure tribes have equal access to federal grant programs and
other services;
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promote economic development in tribal communities; and
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Recent News Releases
2/15/2006
Senator Murray Discusses Tribal Education
11/8/2005
Senator Murray Secures Millions for Washington Priorities in House-Senate Conference Report on Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations
7/14/2004
Senator Murray Addresses Tribal Leaders,
Expresses Support for Economic Development in Indian Country
4/16/2004
Murray Secures Millions in New Funding for Safer, More Efficient Transportation on Tribal Lands
4/12/2004
Murray Stands Up for Native American Veterans in Health Care Battle
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