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Rural Telecom

The Challenge

"Washington state's innovative people and high-tech
Senator Murray broke ground with telecommunications officials as the construction begins on the project that will help provide high-speed telecom services to Sappho, WA.
Murray breaks ground with telecom officials as construction begins on the project that will help provide high-speed telecom services to Sappho, WA and the surrounding community.
companies have helped move America's economy into the 21st Century. They've brought new opportunities to communities across America.

Unfortunately, the benefits are not reaching every area. Washington's small and rural communities still face too many barriers in getting connected to advanced telecommunications.

Bringing together local community leaders, high-tech executives, and federal officials, I am working to make sure no community is left behind."

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News Releases

6/6/2008
Senator Patty Murray Statement on Obstruction of Climate Change Legislation in U.S. Senate

6/21/2007
Murray Provides $1.5 Million in Funding for WSU's New Main College of Nursing Building in Spokane

7/14/2004
Senator Murray Addresses Tribal Leaders, Expresses Support for Economic Development in Indian Country

7/7/2004
Senator Murray Helps Celebrate New Telecommunications Technology in Forks

7/7/2004
PHOTO: Celebrating New Telecommunications Technology in Forks

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