Maria reports to her supporters.

In her "Weekly Update" today (delivered courtesy of the Senate Democratic Caucus) Cantwell talked about:

Helping Victims of Hurricane Katrina

"[D]eeply saddened by the recent devastation" she supported the $10.5 billion emergency aid bill passed on September 1, and the $51.8 billion relief package passed on September 8.

As for the FEMA failures, she says: "An independent commission worked four years ago, and there is no reason we should not turn to one now." Meanwhile FEMA didn't heed the 9/11 Commission, says Republican Slade Gorton.

Standing Up to Price Gouging

As previously reported Cantwell is convinced "profiteering at the gas pump" must be stopped, and she has introduced a bill to give President Bush increased investigatory and regulatory powers. As if more regulation is going to reduce prices.

Finally, if you are visiting the Washington, D.C. area, Maria is hosting a coffee for constituents on September 15th.

There. Don't you feel better now, knowing your Senator is watching out for your interests?