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Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Higher education opens the doors of opportunity for so many students--and investing more in community and technical colleges is good for students, good for communities, and good for the economy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Or they can ignore the people they represent and end this year the way they have governed for the last two years--with another completely unnecessary partisan fight, more gridlock, and more dysfunction." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump said he would be proud to shut down the government if he can't get billions of dollars of American taxpayer dollars for his wasteful wall--and that he would take the blame if he did. Well he's right about who would be to blame--but it shouldn't even come to that." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Identifying shortages in critical maternity care services--especially for women in underserved areas--is an important step toward responding to the maternal mortality crisis in our country. Encouraged by this step forward and eager to continue work on this important issue." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'm going to keep standing up, speaking out, and making clear just how harmful President Trump's ideological nominees are. I strongly oppose Mr. Kobes' nomination, and I hope all of my colleagues will do the same." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans have a choice right now: They can listen to people across the country, take a lesson from the results of the election, and get through this year without another completely unnecessary political fight…" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Recognizing the United States-Republic of Korea Alliance Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 10, 2018 DelBene and Sewell Introduce Legislation Establishing Worker Access to Lifelong Learning and Training Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Reps. Sewell and DelBene Introduce Legislation Establishing Worker Access to Lifelong Learning and Training Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "This is a major win for the greater Spokane region in Washington state. Federal investments in projects like Geiger Boulevard will upgrade our roads and prepare our communities for the future." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Cantwell Introduces Senate Resolution Recognizing the Need to Improve Disability Access & Infrastructure in Federally-Funded Buildings Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's family separation policy separated more than 2,400 children from their families. That number has gone down, but there is still so much work to be done. We can't stop demanding answers until every child is reunited." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country made it clear in the midterms that they want us to work together to reduce health care costs & protect people with pre-existing conditions. They want President Trump & the GOP to end the health care sabotage. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was honored to be a part of @MarchofDimes' #BlanketChange campaign--the reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. We must keep fighting because all mothers deserve a healthy pregnancy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "We cannot allow President Trump's @FCC to put a chokehold on the internet by allowing large companies to charge consumers more. Keep making your voices heard." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's rationale for deploying active duty troops was to evoke fear & doesn't serve a national security purpose. Continuing to rely on active duty troops militarizes the border & normalizes their deployment domestically--a dangerous precedent for any democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "If the Trump administration won't acknowledge that climate change is real and that we are starting to see the impacts already, then it's up to us to lace up our tennis shoes and do all we can to #ActOnClimate" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "From salmon runs to growing seasons to droughts, climate change will have devastating effects in Washington state. We must #ActOnClimate and do all we can to curb the impacts of climate change." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "You're right @ELLEmagazine--a woman's place is in the House (and in the Senate). Democratic voters elected women in record numbers in 2018, and I'm looking forward to fighting alongside each one of them." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Extended Border Deployment Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 7, 2018 President Trump Signs Newhouse Bill Honoring Fallen Richland Marine Into Law Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 7, 2018 Cantwell-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Response to Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Passes Senate Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Passes Senate without Objection Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to #ActOnClimate and shine a bright light on meaningful efforts to combat climate change. We must continue to develop and deploy renewable technologies that can replace fossil fuels. We cannot delay this fight any longer." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "According to @UW scientists, if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace, humans will have warmed the ocean about 20% as much as during the largest mass extinction event on Earth. We must continue to #ActOnClimate--not later, but now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful to put the burden of delayed veteran benefits onto the backs of the men and women who served our country. I won't ease up until every veteran has the correct G.I. Bill payment that they earned in service to our country. The VA needs to fix this problem--and fast." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Today we remember the sacrifices of those who perished at #PearlHarbor and recognize the great service of those who fought for our freedoms during World War II. These freedoms that we enjoy are because of the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 34 Members of Congress Urge Administration to Support Robust Funding for Earthquake Early Warning System Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Announce Significant Federal Investment in Critical Eastern Washington Rail System Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy - Stop Unnecessary Delays Over Weatherization Program Funding Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Higher education opens the doors of opportunity for so many students--and investing more in community and technical colleges is good for students, good for communities, and good for the economy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Or they can ignore the people they represent and end this year the way they have governed for the last two years--with another completely unnecessary partisan fight, more gridlock, and more dysfunction." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump said he would be proud to shut down the government if he can't get billions of dollars of American taxpayer dollars for his wasteful wall--and that he would take the blame if he did. Well he's right about who would be to blame--but it shouldn't even come to that." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Identifying shortages in critical maternity care services--especially for women in underserved areas--is an important step toward responding to the maternal mortality crisis in our country. Encouraged by this step forward and eager to continue work on this important issue." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'm going to keep standing up, speaking out, and making clear just how harmful President Trump's ideological nominees are. I strongly oppose Mr. Kobes' nomination, and I hope all of my colleagues will do the same." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans have a choice right now: They can listen to people across the country, take a lesson from the results of the election, and get through this year without another completely unnecessary political fight…" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Recognizing the United States-Republic of Korea Alliance Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 10, 2018 DelBene and Sewell Introduce Legislation Establishing Worker Access to Lifelong Learning and Training Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Reps. Sewell and DelBene Introduce Legislation Establishing Worker Access to Lifelong Learning and Training Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "This is a major win for the greater Spokane region in Washington state. Federal investments in projects like Geiger Boulevard will upgrade our roads and prepare our communities for the future." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Cantwell Introduces Senate Resolution Recognizing the Need to Improve Disability Access & Infrastructure in Federally-Funded Buildings Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's family separation policy separated more than 2,400 children from their families. That number has gone down, but there is still so much work to be done. We can't stop demanding answers until every child is reunited." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country made it clear in the midterms that they want us to work together to reduce health care costs & protect people with pre-existing conditions. They want President Trump & the GOP to end the health care sabotage. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was honored to be a part of @MarchofDimes' #BlanketChange campaign--the reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. We must keep fighting because all mothers deserve a healthy pregnancy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "We cannot allow President Trump's @FCC to put a chokehold on the internet by allowing large companies to charge consumers more. Keep making your voices heard." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's rationale for deploying active duty troops was to evoke fear & doesn't serve a national security purpose. Continuing to rely on active duty troops militarizes the border & normalizes their deployment domestically--a dangerous precedent for any democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "If the Trump administration won't acknowledge that climate change is real and that we are starting to see the impacts already, then it's up to us to lace up our tennis shoes and do all we can to #ActOnClimate" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "From salmon runs to growing seasons to droughts, climate change will have devastating effects in Washington state. We must #ActOnClimate and do all we can to curb the impacts of climate change." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "You're right @ELLEmagazine--a woman's place is in the House (and in the Senate). Democratic voters elected women in record numbers in 2018, and I'm looking forward to fighting alongside each one of them." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Extended Border Deployment Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 7, 2018 President Trump Signs Newhouse Bill Honoring Fallen Richland Marine Into Law Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 7, 2018 Cantwell-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Response to Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Passes Senate Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Passes Senate without Objection Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to #ActOnClimate and shine a bright light on meaningful efforts to combat climate change. We must continue to develop and deploy renewable technologies that can replace fossil fuels. We cannot delay this fight any longer." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "According to @UW scientists, if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace, humans will have warmed the ocean about 20% as much as during the largest mass extinction event on Earth. We must continue to #ActOnClimate--not later, but now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful to put the burden of delayed veteran benefits onto the backs of the men and women who served our country. I won't ease up until every veteran has the correct G.I. Bill payment that they earned in service to our country. The VA needs to fix this problem--and fast." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Today we remember the sacrifices of those who perished at #PearlHarbor and recognize the great service of those who fought for our freedoms during World War II. These freedoms that we enjoy are because of the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 34 Members of Congress Urge Administration to Support Robust Funding for Earthquake Early Warning System Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Announce Significant Federal Investment in Critical Eastern Washington Rail System Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy - Stop Unnecessary Delays Over Weatherization Program Funding Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
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