The Olympian – UPDATE – Sen. Maria Cantwell, the Washington Democrat up for re-election next year, just put out a statement that says in part:
“Over the last months, I’ve been traveling the state and talking with Washingtonians about the economy. And what I’ve heard has been clear: We need to spur job creation now. Tonight, the President outlined several bipartisan measures to create jobs now. He laid out ideas to create jobs in the private sector, help small businesses grow and build housing and infrastructure. Going forward, we need to continue to address the skills gap by supporting apprenticeships and job training programs that equip Washingtonians with the skills that companies need. Americans can’t wait another year and a half for an economic recovery; they need it now. I’m going to continue to fight for a jobs plan that works for Washington families.â€
As one of the most beautiful states in the union–and one of the richest in natural resources–Washington has a special interest in energy and environmental policy. And Maria has fought hard to uphold the state’s conservation tradition, while also working to bring our energy policy into the 21st century.
Maria knows Washington’s business community – because, as an executive at an innovative software company, she was part of it. And as a Senator, she’s led the way in helping businesses large and small throughout Washington grow, thrive, and create jobs.
Maria has taken a leadership role on safety and security issues, including defending our borders, strengthening our military, cracking down on gangs, and taking on drug crime in Washington communities
Middle-class families around Washington and across the country are facing tough times–and tough decisions about balancing the family checkbook each month. Maria has fought to strengthen the economic security of Washington families and cut taxes for middle-class families.
