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Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Witnessing the bullying of Dr. Ford reminds me so much of the mistreatment Anita Hill endured after bravely coming forward to share her story. I came into the US Senate because I didn't want to see another woman--or any survivor--treated that way again." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This is extremely concerning. Republicans are scrambling to attack and undermine Dr. Ford to protect Judge Kavanaugh. It is wildly inappropriate and it needs to stop." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford has made the brave decision to testify and share her experience of being sexually assaulted by Judge Kavanaugh. I hope Senate Republicans now agree to listen and treat her fairly and with respect. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Dr. Ford has formally agreed to come to Judiciary Committee hearing, all eyes are on Senate GOP to see how they treat a sexual assault survivor. The Senate failed test in '91, we must do better now. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Cantwell, Murray, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Newhouse Statement on President Trump Signing Bill to Fund Hanford, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be ashamed of bullying a sexual assault survivor for their own political gains or any other reason. Dr. Ford has said she wants to testify and Senate Republicans should work with her to accommodate her reasonable requests. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDevosEd's policies will re-expose veterans to the predatory tactics of for-profit schools. That's just wrong. Our country should always put veterans first, especially when it comes to corporations looking to make a buck regardless of who it hurts." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I support the GI Bill and our obligation to those were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our freedoms. I will continue to stand with veterans & servicemembers instead of predatory for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When the President of the United States is already attacking Dr. Ford before she has even testified, I am very concerned that Senate is headed for an even worse and less fair process than Anita Hill hearings. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Regulate Consumer Privacy Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I have met with farmers & fruit growers across WA who told me how damaging a prolonged trade war would be for our state's businesses & families. President Trump's approach is sowing uncertainty into our economy & threatening jobs. This is unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to uphold the federal government's commitments made to tribes. That's why I will continue to support efforts that break down barriers for Washington state tribes and spur economic development in all of our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford--who is in hiding & facing death threats--has spoken clearly, and she should be believed. There is no reason for Republicans to attack her for reasonably requesting a basic level of fair treatment & human decency. This hearing should be delayed." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I was one of four women elected to the Senate after the Anita Hill hearing--and I hoped that 27 years later it would be different. But Dr. Hill is being disrespected & disbelieved--and that's why I will keep standing by her side." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "From securing federal funding to increases in mental health challenges, there is still considerable work to be done in #PuertoRico--one year after #HurricaneMaria. We must continue to do all we can help our fellow Americans recover." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "If Senate GOP fails to give Dr. Ford a fair hearing, they're sending women across the country a clear message--if you have been assaulted or harassed by a powerful Republican, you better not talk about it or you're going to pay a price. #IBelieveChristine" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Time & again Republicans have focused on rolling back protections for patients for pre-existing conditions. People across the country have rejected this backwards attempt to sabotage health care. We must continue to protect patients and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Senator Murray: Senate Republicans Attacking, Trying to Bully Dr. Ford In Attempt to Rush Judge Kavanaugh Onto Supreme Court Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 19, 2018 Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, US Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office - Murray Requests Oversight of Process for Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Scheduling a hearing a week from when Dr. Ford made her accusations public, and without an investigation, is an attempt to jam Judge Kavanaugh's nomination through. This is a test for the Senate on how we handle accusations like these--I hope we pass it." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Land & Water Conservation Fund is one of our greatest tools to preserve our outdoor spaces. I will keep fighting to make sure the LWCF gets permanently authorized so that it can keep protecting our public spaces & create jobs in WA & nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republican leaders need to do the right thing--if women & men believe someone who has courageously come forward isn't being treated fairly, there will be a reaction. People across the country are going to rise up & make their voices heard. #BelieveWomen" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules will make climate change much worse for no reason other than to make life even easier for fossil fuel companies. This is dangerous to WA and to the country. This is a big deal." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "We are not about to stand aside as President Trump and extreme Republicans roll back women's rights. We will not be still. We will not be silent. We will not go back. We will stand up. We will speak out. #StopKavanaugh" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is making strides to reduce the burden of student loan debt, but we must keep working to ensure every student, no matter where they live, is able to pursue a degree without taking on unmanageable levels of student debt." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a much-needed step forward to help those on the frontlines of this epidemic, including issues I heard about firsthand in Washington state. But we have a whole lot more work ahead to truly respond to this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "When working on the Opioid Crisis Response Act, we heard about the many different faces of this epidemic and its root causes and ripple effects. I'm going to keep fighting for more solutions for families in Washington state and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate HELP Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Health Care Transparency Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Cantwell Challenges Zinke's Decision To Roll Back Rule That Prevents Waste And Saves Taxpayers Money Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a result of the Senate working together to create legislation that looks for common ground and common sense solutions for families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "This week's Judiciary Committee vote on Judge Kavanaugh should be delayed. This is not a difficult decision. The fact is that Senators have new information about a potential crime committed by a Supreme Court nominee and an accuser who has come forward." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad the Senate came together to pass the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes care for children born to mothers battling addiction. This is a long-overdue step forward to help address this epidemic that's impacting so many people and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I ran for the Senate after watching the awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee during now-Justice Thomas' confirmation hearing in 1991. I'm urging my Republican colleagues to not repeat the same mistakes in 2018." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Scheduling a hearing for Monday, a week after Dr. Ford made her accusations public, is a shameful attempt to jam this through without giving anyone the time they need to investigate and put together the questions that need to be asked." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "As wildfires & weather events grow more & more dangerous due to climate change, threatening families in WA & nationwide, the Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules meant to protect our air & environment are beyond reckless." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "People in Washington are seeing the impacts of President Trump's trade war. That's why I will continue working to put an end to these tariffs and continue to call for trade deals that work for everyone--our growers, exporters, & workers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We cannot allow Republicans to attack Dr. Ford in a misguided attempt to protect Judge Kavanaugh and put politics ahead of their jobs as United States Senators, and I urge all of my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans, to put a stop to it wherever they see it." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From lack of access to health services to disease outbreaks, Hurricane #Florence is endangering the health of countless people. There is considerable work to be done to respond to this public health crisis & ensure the situation does not become direr." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We should be doing more, not less, to keep dangerous greenhouse gases out of our atmosphere & reverse the impact of climate change on our environment--if for no other reason than we should care more about people & public health than increasing profits for Big Oil & Gas." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Transparency can do a lot to help patients and families, but it's not enough on its own to fix President Trump's health care sabotage. We need common sense solutions that actually make a difference, drive down costs, and roll back the damage President Trump has done." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "An all-male Judiciary committee dropped the ball in 1991, and we cannot allow an all-male Republican side of the Judiciary Committee do the same in 2018." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We must listen to Professor Ford. We must treat this survivor with empathy. We must evaluate this new information. Anything less for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court would be an abdication of the Senate's constitutional role and it would be absolutely wrong." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that Chairman Grassley has started to listen to members telling him he can't simply sweep allegations against Judge Kavanaugh under the rug. It's not just going to go away, and I am glad Republican leaders are starting to realize that." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We know transparency can help make improvements in health care, but unfortunately instead of increasing transparency President Trump's sabotage has only increased chaos and made it harder for families to get the care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Senator Murray on Proposed Cuts to Refugee Admissions: Trump Abdicating Our Country's Long-Held Values and Rebuking National Security Experts Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has a lot of questions to answer following the resignation of the CFPB student loan watchdog. We must investigate the alarming concerns and evaluate the CFPB's plans for protecting student loan borrowers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Reps. Lieu, Smith, Garamendi, Blumenauer and Sen. Markey Introduce Bicameral Bill Banning Low-Yield Nukes Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I was motivated to run for the Senate after watching the truly awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee interrogating her about the now-Justice Clarence Thomas. It was wrong in 1991. It's wrong in 2018 and we must do better this time." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Women who come forward should be listened to, heard, and believed--and investigations and all appropriate actions should be taken once they have come forward to share their experiences." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Witnessing the bullying of Dr. Ford reminds me so much of the mistreatment Anita Hill endured after bravely coming forward to share her story. I came into the US Senate because I didn't want to see another woman--or any survivor--treated that way again." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This is extremely concerning. Republicans are scrambling to attack and undermine Dr. Ford to protect Judge Kavanaugh. It is wildly inappropriate and it needs to stop." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford has made the brave decision to testify and share her experience of being sexually assaulted by Judge Kavanaugh. I hope Senate Republicans now agree to listen and treat her fairly and with respect. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Dr. Ford has formally agreed to come to Judiciary Committee hearing, all eyes are on Senate GOP to see how they treat a sexual assault survivor. The Senate failed test in '91, we must do better now. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Cantwell, Murray, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Newhouse Statement on President Trump Signing Bill to Fund Hanford, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be ashamed of bullying a sexual assault survivor for their own political gains or any other reason. Dr. Ford has said she wants to testify and Senate Republicans should work with her to accommodate her reasonable requests. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDevosEd's policies will re-expose veterans to the predatory tactics of for-profit schools. That's just wrong. Our country should always put veterans first, especially when it comes to corporations looking to make a buck regardless of who it hurts." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I support the GI Bill and our obligation to those were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our freedoms. I will continue to stand with veterans & servicemembers instead of predatory for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When the President of the United States is already attacking Dr. Ford before she has even testified, I am very concerned that Senate is headed for an even worse and less fair process than Anita Hill hearings. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Regulate Consumer Privacy Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I have met with farmers & fruit growers across WA who told me how damaging a prolonged trade war would be for our state's businesses & families. President Trump's approach is sowing uncertainty into our economy & threatening jobs. This is unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to uphold the federal government's commitments made to tribes. That's why I will continue to support efforts that break down barriers for Washington state tribes and spur economic development in all of our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford--who is in hiding & facing death threats--has spoken clearly, and she should be believed. There is no reason for Republicans to attack her for reasonably requesting a basic level of fair treatment & human decency. This hearing should be delayed." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I was one of four women elected to the Senate after the Anita Hill hearing--and I hoped that 27 years later it would be different. But Dr. Hill is being disrespected & disbelieved--and that's why I will keep standing by her side." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "From securing federal funding to increases in mental health challenges, there is still considerable work to be done in #PuertoRico--one year after #HurricaneMaria. We must continue to do all we can help our fellow Americans recover." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "If Senate GOP fails to give Dr. Ford a fair hearing, they're sending women across the country a clear message--if you have been assaulted or harassed by a powerful Republican, you better not talk about it or you're going to pay a price. #IBelieveChristine" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Time & again Republicans have focused on rolling back protections for patients for pre-existing conditions. People across the country have rejected this backwards attempt to sabotage health care. We must continue to protect patients and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Senator Murray: Senate Republicans Attacking, Trying to Bully Dr. Ford In Attempt to Rush Judge Kavanaugh Onto Supreme Court Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 19, 2018 Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, US Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office - Murray Requests Oversight of Process for Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Scheduling a hearing a week from when Dr. Ford made her accusations public, and without an investigation, is an attempt to jam Judge Kavanaugh's nomination through. This is a test for the Senate on how we handle accusations like these--I hope we pass it." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Land & Water Conservation Fund is one of our greatest tools to preserve our outdoor spaces. I will keep fighting to make sure the LWCF gets permanently authorized so that it can keep protecting our public spaces & create jobs in WA & nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republican leaders need to do the right thing--if women & men believe someone who has courageously come forward isn't being treated fairly, there will be a reaction. People across the country are going to rise up & make their voices heard. #BelieveWomen" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules will make climate change much worse for no reason other than to make life even easier for fossil fuel companies. This is dangerous to WA and to the country. This is a big deal." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "We are not about to stand aside as President Trump and extreme Republicans roll back women's rights. We will not be still. We will not be silent. We will not go back. We will stand up. We will speak out. #StopKavanaugh" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is making strides to reduce the burden of student loan debt, but we must keep working to ensure every student, no matter where they live, is able to pursue a degree without taking on unmanageable levels of student debt." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a much-needed step forward to help those on the frontlines of this epidemic, including issues I heard about firsthand in Washington state. But we have a whole lot more work ahead to truly respond to this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "When working on the Opioid Crisis Response Act, we heard about the many different faces of this epidemic and its root causes and ripple effects. I'm going to keep fighting for more solutions for families in Washington state and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate HELP Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Health Care Transparency Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Cantwell Challenges Zinke's Decision To Roll Back Rule That Prevents Waste And Saves Taxpayers Money Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a result of the Senate working together to create legislation that looks for common ground and common sense solutions for families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "This week's Judiciary Committee vote on Judge Kavanaugh should be delayed. This is not a difficult decision. The fact is that Senators have new information about a potential crime committed by a Supreme Court nominee and an accuser who has come forward." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad the Senate came together to pass the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes care for children born to mothers battling addiction. This is a long-overdue step forward to help address this epidemic that's impacting so many people and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I ran for the Senate after watching the awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee during now-Justice Thomas' confirmation hearing in 1991. I'm urging my Republican colleagues to not repeat the same mistakes in 2018." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Scheduling a hearing for Monday, a week after Dr. Ford made her accusations public, is a shameful attempt to jam this through without giving anyone the time they need to investigate and put together the questions that need to be asked." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "As wildfires & weather events grow more & more dangerous due to climate change, threatening families in WA & nationwide, the Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules meant to protect our air & environment are beyond reckless." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "People in Washington are seeing the impacts of President Trump's trade war. That's why I will continue working to put an end to these tariffs and continue to call for trade deals that work for everyone--our growers, exporters, & workers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We cannot allow Republicans to attack Dr. Ford in a misguided attempt to protect Judge Kavanaugh and put politics ahead of their jobs as United States Senators, and I urge all of my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans, to put a stop to it wherever they see it." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From lack of access to health services to disease outbreaks, Hurricane #Florence is endangering the health of countless people. There is considerable work to be done to respond to this public health crisis & ensure the situation does not become direr." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We should be doing more, not less, to keep dangerous greenhouse gases out of our atmosphere & reverse the impact of climate change on our environment--if for no other reason than we should care more about people & public health than increasing profits for Big Oil & Gas." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Transparency can do a lot to help patients and families, but it's not enough on its own to fix President Trump's health care sabotage. We need common sense solutions that actually make a difference, drive down costs, and roll back the damage President Trump has done." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "An all-male Judiciary committee dropped the ball in 1991, and we cannot allow an all-male Republican side of the Judiciary Committee do the same in 2018." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We must listen to Professor Ford. We must treat this survivor with empathy. We must evaluate this new information. Anything less for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court would be an abdication of the Senate's constitutional role and it would be absolutely wrong." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that Chairman Grassley has started to listen to members telling him he can't simply sweep allegations against Judge Kavanaugh under the rug. It's not just going to go away, and I am glad Republican leaders are starting to realize that." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We know transparency can help make improvements in health care, but unfortunately instead of increasing transparency President Trump's sabotage has only increased chaos and made it harder for families to get the care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Senator Murray on Proposed Cuts to Refugee Admissions: Trump Abdicating Our Country's Long-Held Values and Rebuking National Security Experts Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has a lot of questions to answer following the resignation of the CFPB student loan watchdog. We must investigate the alarming concerns and evaluate the CFPB's plans for protecting student loan borrowers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Reps. Lieu, Smith, Garamendi, Blumenauer and Sen. Markey Introduce Bicameral Bill Banning Low-Yield Nukes Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I was motivated to run for the Senate after watching the truly awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee interrogating her about the now-Justice Clarence Thomas. It was wrong in 1991. It's wrong in 2018 and we must do better this time." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Women who come forward should be listened to, heard, and believed--and investigations and all appropriate actions should be taken once they have come forward to share their experiences." Sen.Patty Murray
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