*NEWS RELEASE * 9/29/08

*Clean Water Action Endorses Congressman Patrick Murphy*

*/Environmental Group Cites Water Record/*

*Philadelphia*: Clean Water Action today announced its endorsement of Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-08) in the 2008 General Election.

"We are pleased to announce today that Clean Water Action officially endorses Patrick Murphy for the U.S. Congress," said Myron Arnowitt. "We are confident that he will continue work to protect Pennsylvania’s lakes, river, streams and drinking water sources as well as the health of our families and communities.”

Patrick Murphy has championed the Clean Water Restoration Act, which would restore lost protections for all rivers, streams and wetlands. In his first term in Congress, he voted with the environment 100% of the time. He also took action to increase the gas mileage of cars and trucks.