Sens. Murray, Cantwell help pass debt deal

The Columbian

Published: August 1, 2011, 5:00pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell of Washington voted for the legislation to avoid a government default.

Both voted with the majority in Tuesday’s 74-26 vote.

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