| Dec. 10, 2018
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Weekly Column: Protecting Children
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Sen. Mike Crapo
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| Dec. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2018
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Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schiff Sends Letter to DHHS Expressing Concern Over Waived Background Checks at Teen Migrant Camp
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Sen. Adam Schiff
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Pallone Renews Demand for Answers on Family Separation Following Alarming New Reports
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Adoptee Citizenship Act
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Rep. Brad Sherman
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Castor, Crist Renew Calls for Federal Investigation of All Children's Following Resignations
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Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2018
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Grassley Receives Response from HHS on Foster Youth Recommendations
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Dec. 3, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - DeLauro, Roybal-Allard Call for Immediate Closure of Tornillo Tent City Facility
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2018
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Introduce Resolution Recognizing 40th Anniversary of The Indian Child Welfare Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Joaquin Castro
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Rep. Joaquin Castro
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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U.S. Rep. Castor Calls For Action to Stem Florida's Troubling Rate of Uninsured Children
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Rep. Kathy Castor
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure $85 Million to Prevent Child Abuse
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Grassley, Senators Resolution Marking November as National Adoption Month Unanimously Passes Senate
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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During National Adoption Month, Blunt & Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Support Adoptive Families
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and David Perdue's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring 25 Th Anniversary of The National Guard Youth Challenge Program Passes Senate
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Titus Introduces "Weekends without Hunger Act'
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Rep. Dina Titus
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Recognizing Prematurity Awareness Month
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Stivers, Beatty Secure Support for Central Ohio Youth in Foster Care
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Rep. Joyce Beatty, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Wyden Statement on HHS IG Report that Trump Administration Waived Background Checks for Staff at Tornillo Influx Facility
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Blunt, Klobuchar Resolution Marking November as National Adoption Month Unanimously Passes Senate
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act
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Rep. Tom Cole, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2018
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National Family Week
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Rep. Adrian Smith
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| Nov. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "So proud of you for your work to combat e-cigs that use kid-friendly flavors to hook teens. It's students like these that make me hopeful for the future of our politics."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 20, 2018
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Letter to Michael Surbaugh, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, Ellie Morrison, National Commissioner, and Jim Turley, National Chair - Lawmaker Call for BSA to Detail Steps Taken to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Survivors and to Prevent Future Instances of Abuse
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2018
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Klobuchar-Backed Amy, Vicky and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018 Passes the Senate and Heads to the President's Desk to be Signed into Law
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2018
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As Families Prepare For Holiday Travel, Senator Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Airlines Must Now Allow Parents Traveling With Children To Check Strollers Of All Sizes At Gates
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 19, 2018
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Menendez, Booker Announce $2.9M to Support Maternal and Child Health Services Throughout NJ
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Unaccompanied Children, Protect Sponsors
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Senator Markey Applauds FDA Changes to Limit Youth E-Cigarette Use, Ban Menthol Cigarettes
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Johnson Statement on Food and Drug Administration E-Cigarette Flavor Restrictions
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Sen. Ron Johnson
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Durbin, Murkowski Statement On New FDA E-Cigarette Regulations
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "E-cigarette use among children and teenagers is an epidemic, just ask our federal health agencies or any school teacher in America. The FDA is finally moving in the right direction by cracking down on the sale of kid-friendly flavors in e-cigarettes and cigars."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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DeLauro Statement on FDA Actions Targeting Youth Access to E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the FDA's Effort to Reduce Underage Vaping and Smoking
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Wyden, Welch Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2018
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Recognizing National Adoption Month
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| Nov. 14, 2018
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Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2018
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Washington Examiner - Sen. Chuck Grassley: This National Adoption Month, Congress has more work to do
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Nov. 14, 2018
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Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "Just like Big Tobacco before them, e-cigarette companies are actively targeting kids with their addictive products. They peddle kid-appealing flavors like cupcake, whipped cream, and gummy bear, everywhere, including on the internet where it's easy for kids to buy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Noah Phillips, FTC Commissioner, the Hon. Rohit Chopra, FTC Commissioner, the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, FTC Commissioner, and the Hon. Christine Wilson, FTC Commissioner - Senators Call for FTC Investigation into Manipulative Marketing in Children's Apps
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2018
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Supporting National Adoption Day
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| Nov. 2, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Top Democrats Question DOL's Decision to Rely on Unscientific, Undisclosed Data to Change Child Labor Laws
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Nov. 1, 2018
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Letter to Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Bennet Urges CDC Response to Polio-Like Disease in Children in Colorado and Across Country
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Nov. 1, 2018
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As Trump Administration Continues To Sabotage Access To Health Insurance For People With Preexisting Conditions, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Expand Access To High-Quality, Low-Cost Basic Health Program For Hundreds Of Thousands Of New Yorkers.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 31, 2018
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Philadelphia Inquirer - Domestic Violence Hotlines Needs Swift Senate Approval
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2018
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Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2018
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House Approves Update to Missing Children's Assistance Act
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| Oct. 28, 2018
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House Passes Bill to Enhance Protections for Missing and Exploited Children
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Oct. 24, 2018
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Carter Bills to Combat the Opioid Crisis Signed into Law Today
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Rep. Buddy Carter
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| Oct. 24, 2018
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Tweet - "Every family should have access to affordable, quality child care--and that's why we need to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. Child care is a national crisis. Let's make it a national priority READ the @USAChildCare report: #ChildCareAndUS"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 24, 2018
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Tweet - "Parents go to work every day & are worried about their kids being taken care of--& the cost of child care shouldn't be a barrier. I introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act because this is a national crisis. READ the @USAChildCare report: https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/costofcare2018.pdf?utm_campaign=2018%20Cost%20of%20Care&utm_source=Hill
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 22, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm so pleased to see child care funding flow to institutions like @CloverParkTech. This is great news for student parents, but also for WA state's growing economy & all of us who want to see current & future generations of Washingtonians succeed."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Being stuck in legal limbo is no way to live. That's why it remains imperative that we protect DACA and continue fighting to give Dreamers a pathway to citizenship and pass the #DreamAct."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Yesterday I visited Ms. Gomez' pre-k classroom in Chicago. She's a @TeachForAmerica alum, adored by her students, and one of more than 800,000 Dreamers across the country whose future is uncertain due to this administration's reckless decision to end #DACA"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Misleading HHS Statements on Child Separation Database
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2018
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Reps. Roybal-Allard and Jayapal Statement on Trump Considering New Family Separation Policy
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2018
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Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary for Family Support of the Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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