Q: Should I bring my camera so I can get a picture taken with the Senator?
A: No. A Senate photographer will take your photo
with the Senator, and our office will mail it to you. There
is not
enough time to have people take pictures with their
individual cameras.
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Q: What is the Constituent Coffee?
A: Every Wednesday morning when the Senate is in session (see schedule), Senator Murray invites Washington State residents to join her for coffee. This “get acquainted” session is an opportunity to meet Senator Murray.
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Q: Can I bring my kids to the coffee? Are students welcome?
A: Absolutely. Senator Murray hopes young people
will take advantage of this opportunity to connect with
their government.
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Q: Will food be available at the morning coffee?
A: No, just coffee. There is a Coffee Shop in the
basement of the Russell Building and a cafeteria in the
basement of
the Dirksen Building.
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Q: How do I sign up?
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Q: Do I need to dress up for the morning coffee with the Senator?
A: No. Some guests are here on business. Others
are here on vacation. It is not necessary to dress up for
the morning
coffee.
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Q: Will I have time to discuss a specific issue with Senator Murray?
A: Because of time constraints, the coffee is a
"get acquainted" meeting. You will likely have an
opportunity
to ask a question or make a comment, but this not an
opportunity for
a detailed discussion that takes time away from other
constituents.
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Q: What happens at the constituent coffee?
A: You'll have a chance to take a picture with
the Senator. Senator Murray offers everyone an opportunity
to introduce
themselves to find out where they're from and what they're
interested
in. Senator Murray gives an update on the issues the Senate
is currently
debating. Finally, Senator Murray takes questions from
constituents.
Her legislative staff is also available at the coffee.
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