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.

From Senator Maria Cantwell:

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) today urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to utilize their existing authority to bring transparency and safeguards to the oil and gas futures markets.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray rebuked Republican members of the Senate who blocked debate on the Consumer First-Energy Act of 2008.

From Senator Maria Cantwell: 

Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell chaired a Senate Commerce Committee hearing investigating whether market manipulation is behind today’s skyrocketing oil and gas prices.