| 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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Weekly Column: Protecting Children
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Sen. Mike Crapo
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| Dec. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #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. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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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. 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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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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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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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. 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. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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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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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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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. 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. 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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Titus Introduces "Weekends without Hunger Act'
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Rep. Dina Titus
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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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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. 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. Ron Wyden, ...
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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. 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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Recognizing Prematurity Awareness Month
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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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. Darren Soto, ...
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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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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. 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. 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. 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. 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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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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Durbin, Murkowski Statement On New FDA E-Cigarette Regulations
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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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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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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Wyden, Welch Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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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. 14, 2018
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Murphy, 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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Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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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. Ed Markey, ...
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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. 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. Jeff Merkley, ...
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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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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. Jack Reed, ...
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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. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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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. 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. 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 - "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. 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. 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. 15, 2018
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Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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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. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Rep. Roybal-Allard and Senators Introduce Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Grassley Bill to Support Response to Child Exploitation Becomes Law
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Second Guthrie Bill Signed Into Law in Less than One Week
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Stabenow, Peters & Kildee Press EPA on Dismissal of Children's Health Protection Office Director
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Request Report on Prolonged Detention of Unaccompanied Children
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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DeLauro Statement on Alarming Vaping Statistics Among CT High-Schoolers
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "When women and girls succeed, we all succeed. Women and girls have accomplished so much and we must keep fighting to always make sure their voices are heard--loud and clear. #DayOfTheGirl"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Brooks, Frankel Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Girls in School Worldwide
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Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Tweet - "I spoke to organizations tonight working to end violence against children. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and suffering, and I look forward to continuing to work towards making a difference for our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Letter to Dr. Redfield, CDC - Klobuchar Urges Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Investigate and Respond to Rare Polio-like Illness
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Oct. 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Nelson, Hearing on Protecting U.S. Amateur Athletes: Examining Abuse Prevention Efforts Across the Olympic Movement
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Nadler and Lofgren Call for Real Accountability Following DHS IG Report Confirming the Trump Administration Lied About Family Separation Policy
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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