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April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to outline my opposition to Patrick Pizzella's nomination as Deputy Secretary of Labor. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 At Capitol Hill Hearing, Senator Murray Presses Energy Secretary Perry about BPA Changes, as Well as Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts to Hanford Cleanup and to Research at Pacific Northwest National Lab Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on House Speaker Paul Ryan's Retirement Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Bishop, DelBene Applaud Unanimous Committee Passage of Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Identity Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and the Hon Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Newhouse Leads 43 Members on Reauthorization Request for Trade and Export Programs in Farm Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse
April 10, 2018 Cantwell Questions Facebook on Consumer Data, Privacy Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is an issue that almost every parent in every community in every state is talking about, but few in Congress are focused on. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - United for Climate and Environmental Justice Co-Chairs Led Letter Condemning Zinke's Remarks, Calls for Increased Effort on Diversity and Inclusion Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 10, 2018 Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith Opposes Pompeo and Haspel Nominations Rep. Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Workers deserve to be paid fairly no matter their gender. It's time for Congress to act and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. #EqualPayDay" Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's latest attempt to sabotage our health care would allow insurance companies to raise premiums, skirt patient protections, and undermine families' care." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Russian Investigation Rep. Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women are the sole or co-breadwinner in two thirds of families with children. Without #EqualPay, many families struggle to make ends meet to pay the bills, put food on the table, and pay for child care." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to stand by Lilly Ledbetter and fight for equality for women in the workplace--not just in how we are paid, but in how we are treated." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women in the US lose about $900 billion every year because of the wage gap. The wage gap doesn't just hurt women, it hurts families and the economy. #EqualPayDay" Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - ".@EPAScottPruitt's move to roll back fuel standards is wrong. For the sake of keeping our air clean & communities healthy, we must stand against this misguided action & hold EPA accountable to its mission of protecting human health & our environment" Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "This shouldn't be a partisan issue, and with each passing day, it's becoming more and more critical for Congress to immediately pass legislation to prevent special Special Counsel Mueller from being fired by President Trump without cause or court review." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "For the first time in decades, women are sharing their stories of workplace sexual harassment & are beginning to be believed. So it's been really unfortunate to see a lack of urgency or action from Republican leaders here in Congress to address this issue." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Families and communities nationwide are suffering from the devastating impacts of the opioid epidemic, and the Trump Administration has done little to take action. Proud to join @SenWarren in calling for answers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "There is absolutely no excuse that women are still being paid less than men for the same work. It's wrong, it's harmful, and it's got to change. We need #EqualPay now." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "#EqualPayDay marks the day the average woman must work in order to catch up with what her white male colleague made in the previous year--and for women of color, that wage gap is even wider." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Murray Statement on Equal Pay Day: Gender Pay Gap is Wrong, Harmful, and It's Got to Change Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Smith Statement Opposing Deployment of National Guard Troops to Southern Border Rep. Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Murray: New Trump Administration Health Rule "Open Invitation" For Insurers to Charge More and Skirt Patient Protections Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to what's at stake if we don't solve the child care crisis, Rachel, a mom I met in Longview, sums it up perfectly: "we can either pay for it now, or pay for it later." #ChildCare4All is a smart investment, today & for our future." Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, I heard the same urgent message from parents & early learning professionals as I traveled across WA: no one is exempt from the child care crisis. Now more than ever, I'm committed to keeping up the fight for #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "My recent visits to child care & early learning centers across WA were powerful reminders of what's at stake for our families & our country if we don't solve the growing child care crisis. Read more here:" Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "I'll continue listening to the parents and advocates on the front lines, and fighting to strengthen investments in our youngest learners until our dream of providing high-quality child care for all is a reality. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Implementing White House Opioid Commission Recommendations Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2018 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President - 64 House Democrats Call for Scott Pruitt's Immediate Resignation or Firing Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 6, 2018 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Announce Committee Markup for Legislation to Preserve Columbia and Snake River Dams Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Even when the costs are more than they can afford, many parents feel they must put their kids in high-quality preschool to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. As they said, "either we pay for it now, or pay for it later" #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "I met real-life heroes @seattlechildren who are on the frontlines of cancer research, working to ensure every child has a chance to grow up healthy & strong. I'm proud to support their groundbreaking work. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Cantwell-Requested GAO Report Recommends Ending The Risky Practice Of Self-Bonding Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 5, 2018 Cantwell Presses Zinke For Clarity On Proposed Fee Hikes Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Homan, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on Ice to Reverse Decision to Detain Pregnant Women Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Revise Burdensome Disaster Funding Application Process Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SeattleTimes is right--we must keep making our voices heard on all of the Trump Admin's out-of-touch and deeply damaging proposals. You have a voice. Keep making it heard on the issues that matter most to you!" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Cantwell-Requested GAO Report Recommends Ending The Risky Practice Of Self-Bonding Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "I'm deeply disturbed by the Trump Administration's removal of important online resources about breast cancer and women's health from the @HHSgov website. I will be pressing for an explanation of this senseless decision." Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "It was an honor to go behind the scenes today @seattlechildren to learn about their groundbreaking cancer research. These men & women are rockstars in the medical community, and I'm proud to champion their efforts in Congress." Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing from 100,000+ people, the Trump Admin backed off of its out-of-touch proposal to raise park entrance fees. A powerful example that speaking up CAN make a difference. YOUR voice matters. Keep making it heard on issues that matter most to you!" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Murray Demands Explanation of Decision to Remove Breast Cancer Resources as Health Department Reverses Course, Restores Some Information Amid Public Backlash Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Solutions to Child Care Crisis with Local Parents & Early Learning Professionals in Tour of Child Care Centers Across Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "College students should be worrying about finals--not where their next meal comes from. Too many college students are going hungry--we must do more to address this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Pleased to meet with the Vancouver Housing Authority, school districts, local advocates and community partners on how to address the needs of our most vulnerable students and their challenges with housing, mental health and food insecurities" Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Emma is a college student who also works three jobs, and yet she's still forced to choose between doing laundry and her next meal. This is unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "After Republicans in Congress gave corporations a massive tax cut, workers deserve to know if employers plan to pad their own pockets or invest in their employees." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "When corporations are negotiating with unions, workers deserve to know if the billions corporations received from the GOP tax bill is going toward investing in workers or into the pockets of executives." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "What a treat to visit with parents, child care center workers & kids in Vancouver today to talk about my #ChildCare4All bill--hearing their stories shows just how desperately working families need better access to affordable, high-quality child care." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "This move by the Trump Administration is a step backward in our fight to combat climate change and just shows us once again that special interests come before the health and well-being of American families." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing from Longview parents & child care professionals today about how the child care crisis is impacting their community. Taking these stories & others from across WA with me as we keep building support to make #ChildCare4All a reality." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Too many workers rely on tips to pay their bills and support their families. When the Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow corporations to pocket tips, I worked with Secretary Acosta on legislation to prohibit this." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 2, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Trump Administration Attack On Fuel Efficiency Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Great reminder from @CecileRichards of how hard we fought for women's reproductive freedoms when we passed the Affordable Care Act. Also a reminder of how important it is we keep fighting today." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Parents around the country have similar stories to Dustin, who pays $26,000 a year for child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act means "families like mine can get a little extra help that would make all the difference," says Dustin." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "When President Trump wanted to allow corporations to steal workers' tips, workers around the country made their voices heard. I'm glad Labor Secretary Acosta listened and worked with me to ensure employers couldn't pocket tips." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump should not be basing health care on ideology or allowing providers to discriminate against patients by denying services." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when too many parents are wondering how they will pay doctor's bills, keep a roof over their children's heads, or save for college, affording child care shouldn't be another concern. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Right now hundreds of thousands of young people are deferring their dreams of finishing college, becoming a doctor, buying a home, raising a family, starting a small business, or serving in our military because President Trump pulled the plug on the DACA program months ago." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "This week I'm visiting child care centers in Longview, Vancouver and Seattle to hear directly from parents, teachers, and caregivers on just how urgent our child care crisis is. This is why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Congress passed a spending bill that increased child care funding by almost double. This is a clear sign my colleagues in Congress are starting to recognize that child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today." Sen. Patty Murray
March 31, 2018 Tweet - "Parents shouldn't have to lay awake at night worrying how they'll afford child care, or if they can even find child care. Every child deserves high-quality early learning and care." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to outline my opposition to Patrick Pizzella's nomination as Deputy Secretary of Labor. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 At Capitol Hill Hearing, Senator Murray Presses Energy Secretary Perry about BPA Changes, as Well as Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts to Hanford Cleanup and to Research at Pacific Northwest National Lab Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on House Speaker Paul Ryan's Retirement Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Bishop, DelBene Applaud Unanimous Committee Passage of Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Identity Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and the Hon Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Newhouse Leads 43 Members on Reauthorization Request for Trade and Export Programs in Farm Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse
April 10, 2018 Cantwell Questions Facebook on Consumer Data, Privacy Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is an issue that almost every parent in every community in every state is talking about, but few in Congress are focused on. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - United for Climate and Environmental Justice Co-Chairs Led Letter Condemning Zinke's Remarks, Calls for Increased Effort on Diversity and Inclusion Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 10, 2018 Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith Opposes Pompeo and Haspel Nominations Rep.Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Workers deserve to be paid fairly no matter their gender. It's time for Congress to act and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. #EqualPayDay" Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's latest attempt to sabotage our health care would allow insurance companies to raise premiums, skirt patient protections, and undermine families' care." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Russian Investigation Rep.Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women are the sole or co-breadwinner in two thirds of families with children. Without #EqualPay, many families struggle to make ends meet to pay the bills, put food on the table, and pay for child care." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to stand by Lilly Ledbetter and fight for equality for women in the workplace--not just in how we are paid, but in how we are treated." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women in the US lose about $900 billion every year because of the wage gap. The wage gap doesn't just hurt women, it hurts families and the economy. #EqualPayDay" Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - ".@EPAScottPruitt's move to roll back fuel standards is wrong. For the sake of keeping our air clean & communities healthy, we must stand against this misguided action & hold EPA accountable to its mission of protecting human health & our environment" Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "This shouldn't be a partisan issue, and with each passing day, it's becoming more and more critical for Congress to immediately pass legislation to prevent special Special Counsel Mueller from being fired by President Trump without cause or court review." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "For the first time in decades, women are sharing their stories of workplace sexual harassment & are beginning to be believed. So it's been really unfortunate to see a lack of urgency or action from Republican leaders here in Congress to address this issue." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Families and communities nationwide are suffering from the devastating impacts of the opioid epidemic, and the Trump Administration has done little to take action. Proud to join @SenWarren in calling for answers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "There is absolutely no excuse that women are still being paid less than men for the same work. It's wrong, it's harmful, and it's got to change. We need #EqualPay now." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "#EqualPayDay marks the day the average woman must work in order to catch up with what her white male colleague made in the previous year--and for women of color, that wage gap is even wider." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Murray Statement on Equal Pay Day: Gender Pay Gap is Wrong, Harmful, and It's Got to Change Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Smith Statement Opposing Deployment of National Guard Troops to Southern Border Rep.Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Murray: New Trump Administration Health Rule "Open Invitation" For Insurers to Charge More and Skirt Patient Protections Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to what's at stake if we don't solve the child care crisis, Rachel, a mom I met in Longview, sums it up perfectly: "we can either pay for it now, or pay for it later." #ChildCare4All is a smart investment, today & for our future." Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, I heard the same urgent message from parents & early learning professionals as I traveled across WA: no one is exempt from the child care crisis. Now more than ever, I'm committed to keeping up the fight for #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "My recent visits to child care & early learning centers across WA were powerful reminders of what's at stake for our families & our country if we don't solve the growing child care crisis. Read more here:" Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "I'll continue listening to the parents and advocates on the front lines, and fighting to strengthen investments in our youngest learners until our dream of providing high-quality child care for all is a reality. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Implementing White House Opioid Commission Recommendations Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2018 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President - 64 House Democrats Call for Scott Pruitt's Immediate Resignation or Firing Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 6, 2018 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Announce Committee Markup for Legislation to Preserve Columbia and Snake River Dams Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Even when the costs are more than they can afford, many parents feel they must put their kids in high-quality preschool to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. As they said, "either we pay for it now, or pay for it later" #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "I met real-life heroes @seattlechildren who are on the frontlines of cancer research, working to ensure every child has a chance to grow up healthy & strong. I'm proud to support their groundbreaking work. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Cantwell-Requested GAO Report Recommends Ending The Risky Practice Of Self-Bonding Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 5, 2018 Cantwell Presses Zinke For Clarity On Proposed Fee Hikes Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Homan, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on Ice to Reverse Decision to Detain Pregnant Women Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Revise Burdensome Disaster Funding Application Process Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SeattleTimes is right--we must keep making our voices heard on all of the Trump Admin's out-of-touch and deeply damaging proposals. You have a voice. Keep making it heard on the issues that matter most to you!" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Cantwell-Requested GAO Report Recommends Ending The Risky Practice Of Self-Bonding Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "I'm deeply disturbed by the Trump Administration's removal of important online resources about breast cancer and women's health from the @HHSgov website. I will be pressing for an explanation of this senseless decision." Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "It was an honor to go behind the scenes today @seattlechildren to learn about their groundbreaking cancer research. These men & women are rockstars in the medical community, and I'm proud to champion their efforts in Congress." Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing from 100,000+ people, the Trump Admin backed off of its out-of-touch proposal to raise park entrance fees. A powerful example that speaking up CAN make a difference. YOUR voice matters. Keep making it heard on issues that matter most to you!" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Murray Demands Explanation of Decision to Remove Breast Cancer Resources as Health Department Reverses Course, Restores Some Information Amid Public Backlash Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Solutions to Child Care Crisis with Local Parents & Early Learning Professionals in Tour of Child Care Centers Across Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "College students should be worrying about finals--not where their next meal comes from. Too many college students are going hungry--we must do more to address this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Pleased to meet with the Vancouver Housing Authority, school districts, local advocates and community partners on how to address the needs of our most vulnerable students and their challenges with housing, mental health and food insecurities" Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Emma is a college student who also works three jobs, and yet she's still forced to choose between doing laundry and her next meal. This is unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "After Republicans in Congress gave corporations a massive tax cut, workers deserve to know if employers plan to pad their own pockets or invest in their employees." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "When corporations are negotiating with unions, workers deserve to know if the billions corporations received from the GOP tax bill is going toward investing in workers or into the pockets of executives." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "What a treat to visit with parents, child care center workers & kids in Vancouver today to talk about my #ChildCare4All bill--hearing their stories shows just how desperately working families need better access to affordable, high-quality child care." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "This move by the Trump Administration is a step backward in our fight to combat climate change and just shows us once again that special interests come before the health and well-being of American families." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing from Longview parents & child care professionals today about how the child care crisis is impacting their community. Taking these stories & others from across WA with me as we keep building support to make #ChildCare4All a reality." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Too many workers rely on tips to pay their bills and support their families. When the Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow corporations to pocket tips, I worked with Secretary Acosta on legislation to prohibit this." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 2, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Trump Administration Attack On Fuel Efficiency Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Great reminder from @CecileRichards of how hard we fought for women's reproductive freedoms when we passed the Affordable Care Act. Also a reminder of how important it is we keep fighting today." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Parents around the country have similar stories to Dustin, who pays $26,000 a year for child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act means "families like mine can get a little extra help that would make all the difference," says Dustin." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "When President Trump wanted to allow corporations to steal workers' tips, workers around the country made their voices heard. I'm glad Labor Secretary Acosta listened and worked with me to ensure employers couldn't pocket tips." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump should not be basing health care on ideology or allowing providers to discriminate against patients by denying services." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when too many parents are wondering how they will pay doctor's bills, keep a roof over their children's heads, or save for college, affording child care shouldn't be another concern. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Right now hundreds of thousands of young people are deferring their dreams of finishing college, becoming a doctor, buying a home, raising a family, starting a small business, or serving in our military because President Trump pulled the plug on the DACA program months ago." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "This week I'm visiting child care centers in Longview, Vancouver and Seattle to hear directly from parents, teachers, and caregivers on just how urgent our child care crisis is. This is why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Congress passed a spending bill that increased child care funding by almost double. This is a clear sign my colleagues in Congress are starting to recognize that child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today." Sen.Patty Murray
March 31, 2018 Tweet - "Parents shouldn't have to lay awake at night worrying how they'll afford child care, or if they can even find child care. Every child deserves high-quality early learning and care." Sen.Patty Murray
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