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Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Maria Cantwell
Democrat·Washington

Cantwell, Murray, Crapo, Risch Honor Slain Idaho Firefighters With Moment of Silence on U.S. Senate Floor

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06.30.25 Cantwell, Murray, Crapo, Risch Honor Slain Idaho Firefighters With Moment of Silence on U.S. Senate Floor WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Jim Risch (R-ID) in requesting a moment of silence on the Senate floor in remembrance of the two Idaho firefighters ambushed and killed, and a third injured, yesterday while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene. “I stand with my Idaho colleagues,” said Sen. Cantwell. “This is a very tight-knit community between Washington and Idaho. Many Washington police and responders participated in yesterday’s activities. Our hearts go out to the people of Idaho and, yes, we want a moment of silence to remember these firefighters.” Video of Sen. Cantwell’s brief remarks is available HERE . Video of all four Senators’ remarks is available HERE . Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article

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    WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Jim Risch (R-ID) in requesting a moment of silence on the Senate floor in remembrance of the two Idaho firefighters ambushed and killed, and a third injured, yesterday while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene. “I stand with my Idaho colleagues,”said Sen. Cantwell.“This is a very tight-knit community between Washington and Idaho. Many Washington police and responders participated in yesterday’s activities. Our hearts go out to the people of Idaho and, yes, we want a moment of silence to remember these firefighters.” Video of Sen. Cantwell’s brief remarks is availableHERE. Video of all four Senators’ remarks is availableHERE.

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