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BY Q13 FOX NEWS STAFF AND JAMIE TOMPKINS … Burglars steal thousands of lbs of food,water,goods from tiny community food bank in Quilcene, Wa

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Reinvesting in Washington

02/16/2016 Nativegrl77

What would we cut if there was nothing left?

Year after year, our state held the budget together by cutting services and delaying investments in our future. And Washington families have been unfairly left to pick up the check for what’s left.

But at some point, we have to take a stand. We have to be willing to make a real investment in the future of our children and our grandchildren — and that’s what my 2015 budget will do.

Are you ready to take a stand for a working Washington? Click here to declare your support for my 2015 budget plan.

This isn’t another plan that puts a Band-Aid on our budget problems. This plan is sustainable, responsible, and fair. It champions the values we care about most, from education to cleaner, healthier communities — and I need your help to make it a reality.

Do you believe we must stop climate change before it’s too late by charging our state’s biggest polluters?

Do you believe we can’t stop at making overdue repairs to roads and bridges — that we must create jobs building the transportation infrastructure of tomorrow?

Do you believe it’s time to invest in our schools and lead the country by making some of our largest and smartest investments in education ever — from pre-K to college and job training?

Do you believe our budget should be rooted in fairness?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I need you to step up and sign my petition — right now.

Help me pass a budget that reinvests in the future of Washington. Click here to declare your support.

This is bigger than just one year’s budget. This is about moving our state in a new direction, and I need your help to get there.

Thanks for standing with me today and in the days ahead.

Very truly yours,

Jay Inslee

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Gov. Inslee in the news

02/16/2016 Nativegrl77

- 02/10/2016 – Statement from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling staying the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
- 02/10/2016 – Inslee appoints Roger Millar as Acting Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation
- 02/09/2016 – Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Jeffrey Bassett to the Kitsap Superior Court
- 02/08/2016 – Gov. Jay Inslee statement regarding REC Silicon in Moses Lake
- 02/08/2016 – Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee regarding resignation of DOC Secretary Dan Pacholke
- 02/05/2016 – Inslee statement regarding Senate Republicans’ “politically motivated” attack against WSDOT Secretary Lynn Peterson
- 02/05/2016 – Statement from Inslee’s office regarding Senate vote on Lynn Peterson confirmation
- 02/04/2016 – Inslee names appointees to new advisory committee on youth homelessness, urges continued cooperation on addressing homelessness challenges
- 02/03/2016 – Inslee appoints Acting Secretary for DSHS, launches national search for new secretary
- 02/03/2016 – Statement from Inslee regarding passing of former State Senator Harriet Spanel
- 02/02/2016 – Obama Administration approves public assistance for 10 counties for December wind and rain storms
- 02/02/2016 – Inslee helps secure federal assistance for Alcoa curtailment in Wenatchee and Ferndale
- 02/02/2016 – Governor Inslee: Washington is proud to partner with Obama Administration on earthquake safety
- 02/01/2016 – Boards and commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee – January 2016
- 01/28/2016 – Inslee appoints Julie M. McKay to the Spokane County Superior Court
- 01/28/2016 – Inslee makes strong case for proposed next steps to improve state psychiatric hospitals
- 01/27/2016 – Gov. Inslee requests federal disaster assistance following December storm
- 01/26/2016 – Inslee unveils new defense data tool to help businesses prepare for military downsizing
- 01/25/2016 – Statement from Inslee regarding House passage of education funding bill
- 01/21/2016 – Statement from Gov. Inslee regarding Superior Court ruling on Initiative 1366
- 01/21/2016 – La Administración Obama aprueba asistencia pública para 16 municipios por las tormentas de viento y lluvia durante el mes de Noviembre
- 01/16/2016 – Obama Administration approves public assistance for 16 counties for November wind and rain storms
- 01/15/2016 – Governor Jay Inslee and North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory State Products on the Line for Sunday’s Panthers/Seahawks Game
- 01/15/2016 – Gov. Jay Inslee launches next phase of Washington Shellfish Initiative
- 01/12/2016 – Statement from Inslee on President Obama’s State of the Union
- 01/11/2016 – Inslee issues directive to increase accountability of state IT systems
- 01/08/2016 – Legislators introduce bipartisan plan for taking next steps on K-12 funding reforms
- 01/08/2016 – Gov. Inslee requests federal disaster assistance for fall rain, windstorm
- 01/06/2016 – Inslee announces public health initiative to curb gun crime and suicide
- 01/06/2016 – Inslee anuncia una iniciativa de salud pública para contener los crímenes con armas de fuego y suicidios
- 01/06/2016 – Statements from Gov. Jay Inslee and Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty following the death of Washington National Guard SSG Matthew McClintock
- 01/06/2016 – Inslee announces measures to strengthen cyber security and digital privacy
- 01/05/2016 – Gov. Jay Inslee’s statement on President Obama’s executive action regarding gun violence
- 01/05/2016 – Inslee announces appointments to University of Washington Board of Regents
- 01/04/2016 – Boards and commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee – December 2015
- 01/04/2016 – Inslee statement on the announcement of Congressman Jim McDermott’s retirement
- 01/01/2016 – Statement from Inslee regarding death of Doug Walker

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Patty in the News room

02/16/2016 Nativegrl77

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02/13/16	Senator Patty Murray’s Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

02/12/16	IMMIGRATION: Sen. Murray Leads Push to Ensure Unaccompanied Children Have Legal Representation in Immigration Court

02/11/16	VETERANS: Sen. Murray Meets with VA Secretary McDonald to Discuss Pressing VA Issues

02/11/16	FAIRCHILD AFB: Senator Murray Questions Top Air Force Officials on Aging Tanker Fleet

02/11/16	ZIKA: Sen. Murray Calls for Action, Emergency Funding and Support for States and Local Communities

02/09/16	HANFORD: Murray Calls Proposed Funding Levels for Cleanup ‘Inadequate’ and ‘Shortsighted’

02/09/16	SALMON: Murray on President’s Budget Proposal: Critical to “Washington State’s Culture, Economy, Tribes, and Recreation”

02/09/16	PUGET SOUND: Murray Will Continue to Fight for Strong Cleanup Investment Included in President’s Budget Proposal

02/09/16	Senate Health Committee Unanimously Passes Murray Legislation to Improve Health Information Technology for Patients, Doctors, Hospitals

02/04/16	COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY: Sen. Murray Highlights WA State Stories in Calling for Solutions to Address Crushing Burden of Student Debt

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the Senate CONGRESS the House

02/15/2016 Nativegrl77

capitolphonelines The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:

Monday, February 15^th at 11:00am,

Thursday, February 18^th at 9:00am.

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 18^th, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, February 22^nd, unless the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res31. If the Senate receives such message, it will stand adjourned until 3:00pm Monday, February 22^nd. Another message will be sent if and when the House adopts the adjournment resolution. If the House passes the adjournment resolution as expected, there would be no pro forma sessions next week.

thOn Monday, February 22, following the prayer and pledge, Senator Coons will be recognized to deliver Washington’s Farewell Address.

Following the reading of Washington’s Farewell Address, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #443, Robert McKinnon Califf, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human. If cloture is invoke (majority vote) there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

During the week of February 22, in addition to consideration of the Califf nomination, we could resume consideration of the Energy bill and begin consideration of the Judiciary Committee’s legislation dealing with opioids.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of February 12, 2016

9:00:37 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:50 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:51 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:54 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Schiff to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:27 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
9:15:36 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:18:52 A.M.	H.R. 757	Mr. Royce moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
9:19:03 A.M.	H.R. 757	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 757.
9:51:27 A.M.	H.R. 757	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
9:52:01 A.M.	H.R. 2017	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 611. H.R. 2017 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A.”
9:52:06 A.M.	H.R. 2017	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2017 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
9:54:42 A.M.	H.R. 2017	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 611 and Rule XVIII.
9:54:43 A.M.	H.R. 2017	The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:54:54 A.M.	H.R. 2017	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2017.
10:42:42 A.M.	H.R. 2017	An amendment, offered by Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-421 to ensure that businesses will not be penalized for inadvertent human error in preparation or variation of ingredients.
10:42:43 A.M.	H.R. 2017	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 611, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McMorris Rodgers amendment No. 1.
10:54:19 A.M.	H.R. 2017	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McMorris Rodgers amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Schakowsky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:54:57 A.M.	H.R. 2017	An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-421 to strike “off-premises” ordering exception from bill.
10:54:59 A.M.	H.R. 2017	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 611, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment No. 3.
11:05:40 A.M.	H.R. 2017	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:06:41 A.M.	H.R. 2017	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:29:18 A.M.	H.R. 2017	On agreeing to the McMorris Rodgers amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 309 – 100, 1 Present (Roll no. 79).
11:33:42 A.M.	H.R. 2017	On agreeing to the Schrader amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 258, 1 Present (Roll no. 80).
11:34:37 A.M.	H.R. 2017	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2017.
11:34:49 A.M.	H.R. 2017	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:35:04 A.M.	H.R. 2017	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:42:24 A.M.	H.R. 2017	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 – 144, 1 Present (Roll no. 81).
11:42:25 A.M.	H.R. 2017	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:42:40 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:43:53 A.M.	H.R. 757	Considered as unfinished business.
11:50:12 A.M.	H.R. 757	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 2 (Roll no. 82).
11:50:14 A.M.	H.R. 757	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:50:48 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:07:16 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 487 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 31.
12:07:32 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with one minute speeches.
12:15:12 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:03:05 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 31	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 31 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
1:05:17 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 31	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:05:24 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 31	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:05:43 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
1:50:06 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:50:11 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:50:12 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 31. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 23, 2016.