Senator Murray to Deliver Floor Speech on Struggling Newspaper Industry as Seattle PI Publishes Its Final Edition

As newspapers, TV, radio, and the jobs they provide nationwide, fall victim to the recession and a changing business environment, Murray will highlight their importance to a strong democracy

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) will deliver a speech on the Senate floor to call attention to the serious threats that newspapers and media organizations face, and their critical role in our democracy. The speech comes as the newspaper industry in particular is facing major cutbacks nationwide. It also comes on the same day that the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ends its 146 year run as a major daily paper in the Seattle metro area.

Murray’s speech will highlight not only the critical role that the PI has played locally in holding elected officials accountable, exposing waste and corruption, and telling the unique stories of communities, but also the same role newspapers all across the country play.



WHO: Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)



WHAT: Senate Floor Speech on Struggling Newspaper Industry



WHEN: Today – Tuesday, March 17, 2009

APPROX – 2-2:15 PM EST/11-11:15 AM PST



WHERE: Senate Floor

In Washington state watch on C-SPAN 2.