U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced a Senate Resolution that recognizes the importance of aerial refueling tankers to our nation's military and calls on the Pentagon to re-bid the flawed tanker contract.

Senator Maria Cantwell’s Weekly Update

GAO's Decision Was a Scathing Indictment of the Air Force's Decision-Making Process
 
Boeing and the American people are the big winners in the decision the GAO made last week.

From Senator Maria Cantwell's office:

As consumers continue to struggle with record high gas prices at the pump heading into the July 4th holiday, today U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, and several of her Senate colleagues, introduced legislation aimed at closing loopholes and reining in excessive manipulation, and possible manipulation, of the oil futures market.

From Senator Maria Cantwell's office:

Republican Leadership Continues to Block Tax Relief for American Families and Businesses

Last week, I expressed disappointment with the Republican leadership’s decision to block the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 that would have lowered taxes on working American families, lowered the costs of research and development in the United States, and preserved jobs and investments in renewable energy industries.

From Rep. Rick Larsen's office: 

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen joined a majority in the House today to pass legislation to invest in Amtrak and help provide affordable and accessible transportation for Americans struggling with high fuel costs.