| Dec. 13, 2017
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Ahead of Tomorrow's FCC Vote, Cantwell Defends Net Neutrality
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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Letter to Orrin Hatch, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Rob Wyden, Ranking Member and Kevin Brady and Richard Neal - Kildee, 37 Members of Congress Urge Republicans to Support Indian Country in Tax Plan
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats Call on Secretary DeVos to Protect Students' Civil Rights
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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Senator Murray's Statement on First Conference Committee Meeting
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "We can't stop until we get this across the finish line--we owe it to the hundreds of thousands of Dreamers in WA & nationwide fighting to live life out of the shadows. #DREAMAct"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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President Signs DelBene, Herrera Beutler's Fix for Child Abuse Survivors Into Law
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Urge Bipartisan Budget Negotiations & Forgo Partisan Funding Bill That Would Underfund Efforts To Combat the Opioid Epidemic, Security Agencies like the FBI, Cancer Research, Veterans Healthcare, Rural Infrastructure & More
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Cantwell, Young, Markey, Delaney & Olson Introduce Bill to Further Understand and Promote Development of Artificial Intelligence, Drive Economic Opportunity
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "I'm pleased, and so relieved, to welcome Doug Jones to the Senate--where I believe he'll have so much to contribute as we fight to grow the economy and increase opportunities for workers and middle class families across the country."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "Affordable child care for all working families isn't just the right thing to do--it's a smart investment. #CostofCare17"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "Many workers rely on hard-earned tips to support their families, but the Trump Administration wants to allow employers to pocket tips themselves."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "The men and women of the judicial bench are often the final gatekeepers of our nation's justice system--and the right kind of judge shows up to work every day to make the system work for every citizen, free from prejudice or bias."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "Too many families are struggling to afford child care. It's time for #ChildCare4All. #CostofCare17"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "Right now, hundreds of thousands of Dreamers in WA & nationwide are deferring their dreams to go to college, start a business, or serve in our military because of President Trump's reckless decision to pull the plug on the DACA program. #DreamAct"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Tweet - "Trump's judicial nominees have fought to weaken protections against sexual harassment and assault. #BadForWomen"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Abandon Plan to Repeal Net Neutrality Rules
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Citing Unknown Impacts on Students and Schools, Senators Murray and Cantwell Demand Delay of Net Neutrality Decision
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Senator Murray's Statement on Alabama Election Results: "A Moment of Reflection for Republicans" as Voters "Loudly Reject" Moore, President Trump
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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In Rallying Call to Advocates, Senator Murray Highlights Urgent Need for Critical Investments in Child Care, Early Learning
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Eric Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Citing Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage, Senator Murray Calls for Extended Open Enrollment Period
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Cantwell Statement On $91 Million Illegally Withheld From Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Cantwell To Zinke: Stand With Tax-Paying Americans, Not Industry Special Interests
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 12, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Hon. Elijah Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Members of the Democratic Women's Working Group Request Congressional Investigation Into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President Trump
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Letter to Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - 46 Democrats Urge Administration to Extend New Tip-Pooling Regulations Comment Period
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Charles Schumer, Orrin Hatch, Ron Wyden, Paul Ryan, Nancy Pelosi, Kevin Brady, and Richard Neal - Oppose Tax Bill Provision that would Raise Taxes Substantially on Graduate Students and Hurt Our Economic Future
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip - Restoring biodiesel tax credit
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Tweet - "It's not too late for Republicans to walk away from their partisan tax plan that would give more money to the richest Americans & wealthiest corporations at the expense of working people."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Tweet - "The sooner Republicans start listening to working families & reverse course on their lopsided tax bill, the faster we can get to work on a bipartisan plan to spur economic growth & actually help middle class families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Tweet - "The FCC has not made the case as to why net neutrality should be repealed and replaced with a scheme that is anything but its self-titled "internet freedom.'"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Tweet - "If @FCC has its way, wealthy corporations--not the American people--will have the last word on how we can access the internet. We can't let that happen."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Tweet - "Imagine that the country you love, where you grew up, won't commit to uphold its promise to you. That's just wrong--plain & simple. Let's pass the #DreamAct"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Tweet - "The internet should be open and accessible to all, no matter where you live or how much money you make. That could all change this week if @FCC votes to eliminate net neutrality."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Tweet - "Internet access isn't a luxury--it's an essential tool for economic growth, innovation & education. @FCC should listen to WA families & resist changing the internet as we know it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 9, 2017
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Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Abandon Plan to Dismantle the Strong and Robust Net Neutrality Rules
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Cantwell Statement On Zinke's Continued Lavish Travel Using Taxpayer Money
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Cantwell Statement On Delay Of BLM Methane Rule
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Consider Importance of Net Neutrality Rules for Small Businesses
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Orrin Hatch, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Richard Neal, Ranking Member - Protect k-12, Higher Education in Tax Reform
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Senator Murray's Statement on Key Announcement on Columbia River Treaty Negotiations
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Letter to Republican Conferees - Ahead of the Start of Negotiations on Republican Tax Plan, Senators Murray and Cantwell Demand Open & Transparent Process
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Urges VA Secretary to Immediately Clarify Future of Homeless Veteran Program
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Susan Brooks, Chairwoman of the House Ethics Committee, the Hon. Theodore E. Deutch, Ranking Member - Increase Transparency by Ethics Committee Regarding Sexual Assault Settlements
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Hon. Orrin Hatch, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance - Messer Pushes to Repeal Obamacare Individual Mandate in Final Tax Bill
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Smith Statement on Extended Border Deployment
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Cantwell Statement On Underwhelming Arctic Oil Lease Sales
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Extend CHIP Funding
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Smith Statement on the 76th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Scott, Murray, Casey Unveil New Report Showing Need to Protect Meat & Poultry Workers
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Cantwell Introduces Solution to Shield WA Fishermen from Unnecessary Costs, Delays
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "Without CHIP, thousands & thousands of children in WA will be left to fend for themselves when they get sick or injured. That's not who we are, and it's beyond time to come together to reauthorize this critical program."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "Republicans are dragging their feet to reauthorize CHIP, a program that helps millions of kids access vital care, but are hyper-focused on figuring out how to finance massive tax cuts for the super wealthy -- what does that say about their priorities?"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "Looking forward to hearing from @SGottliebFDA & @NIHDirector on how we can continue to make sure bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act puts patients & families first."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "Families in SW WA & all over the country are worried about what will happen to their kids' health if Congress doesn't reauthorize CHIP--we have to get this done, and there's no time to waste."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "I'm on my way to the Senate floor to urge my colleagues to pass the #DreamAct & honor our promise to the 800K young men & women who have come out of the shadows to live full lives in the only country they've known."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "Maybe--just maybe--we should focus more on making sure our kids have the health coverage they need, and less on giving billionaire families & wealthy corporations huge tax cuts."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "The reckless & partisan process Republicans used to pass their tax plan "sets the stage for even more backroom deals with minimal oversight, allowing feverish political trades to happen outside of public view.""
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Tweet - "Our child care professionals are too often underpaid and overworked. According to @amprog estimates, the Child Care for Working Families Act would increase pay by 26 percent for teachers & caregivers"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Senator Murray Statement on Appointment to GOP Tax Bill Conference Committee
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2017
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Cantwell Statement On The Confirmation Of Joseph Balash
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Boost Medicaid Resources in Wake of Hurricanes
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Cantwell Sponsors Legislation to Give Control of Credit Information Back to Consumers, Protect Personal Data Following Equifax Hack
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Tweet - "I'm shocked and appalled by Senator Franken's behavior. It's clear to me that this has been a deeply harmful, persistent problem and a clear pattern over a long period of time. It's time for him to step aside."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Tweet - "DREAMers are parents, siblings, spouses, and friends who deserve to stay with their loved ones in the only country they call home."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Tweet - "Proud of our bipartisan efforts to strengthen and expand the Caregivers program so that veterans of all eras have the resources and support they need to live healthy, independent lives."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Letter to Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn - Senators Blunt, Klobuchar, Young Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister on Adoptions
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the EPA - Protect Strong Fuel Economy Standards
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Senator Murray's Statement on Latest Franken News: "It's time for him to step aside"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Extend Secure Rural School Program
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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VETERANS: Senator Murray Slams President Trump For Gutting Successful Program to Combat Veteran Homelessness
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Smith Statement on President Trump's Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as the Capital of
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Dec. 6, 2017
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Congressman Smith Opposes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Dec. 5, 2017
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Hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 5, 2017
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Tweet - "It's time Republicans work with us to pass the #DreamAct and provide brave young people, like Jesus, the permanent solution they have earned."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 5, 2017
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Tweet - "By refusing to bring the #DreamAct for a vote, the GOP is putting our economy at risk and young people like Lillian in Washington state are uncertain about their future."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 5, 2017
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Tweet - "President Trump's nominee to lead @OSHA_DOL, Scott Mugno spent his career fighting against new OSHA safety rules--and led efforts to undermine OSHA's enforcement abilities."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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