Mail from Maria...

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve secured a seat on the Senate Finance Committee, and with it, a central role in formulating new legislation to extend middle class tax cuts, protect social security, and lower health care and prescription drug costs…

This is great news for Senator Cantwell and all of her constituents, especially coming on the heels of Senator Murray's elevation to leadership. As those of us who remember the Scoop and Maggie era know, having Senators who command this kind of regard from their colleagues is invaluable to our state.

Maria will continue to serve on the Energy and Natural Resources, Commerce, Small Business and Indian Affairs Committees. Every one of those provides her a forum for issues critical to the Pacific Northwest.

By the way, you can subscribe to Senator Cantwell's Monday Memo at her Senate web site.