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Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Another reminder of the devastating effects that climate change will have in WA--impacting many communities throughout the state, including tribes and indigenous peoples and farmers." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The right to vote is a bedrock of our democracy, and as the systemic challenges embedded in our voting system become more clear for many Americans--the last thing we should do is confirm someone to our federal courts who has demonstrated a clear hostility to upholding our ideals." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosEd's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors were ignored and felt like they had nowhere to turn. #HandsOffIX Make your voice heard in fighting against this harmful proposal" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Legislation Repealing Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Headed to President's Desk Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds Efforts to Unwind Obama Admin's Sage Grouse Land Grab Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I'm urging my Republican colleagues to push aside President Trump's unreasonable border wall demands and work with us to fund our government and invest in middle class priorities. A government shutdown is not the solution." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, President Trump is trying to create another distraction by threatening a government shutdown over the border wall. But we have shown before that we can work together to fund our government when Republicans push aside his unreasonable demands--and we can do that again." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Passing a bipartisan #FarmBill is important to WA families, from helping put food on the table, to supporting our farmers and fruit growers, to promoting conservation. The Trump Administration's attempt to use the bill to push harmful forestry policy is misleading and shameful." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I am proud to join @SenJeffMerkley and @repblumenauer in helping fulfill the federal government's long overdue obligation to tribal communities to restore housing and access to the Columbia River." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Cantwell Votes No On FERC Nominee Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change affects everyone, from the families forced to flee wildfires, landslides, and flooding, to the farmers seeing the growing seasons change, to anyone who skis or enjoys salmon. We must take this climate report seriously and act accordingly." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change throughout WA means increases in: droughts wildfires landslides flooding diseases Things will only get worse if we do not act immediately and aggressively." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Senator Murray Champions Legislation Repealing Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Headed to President's Desk Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "We recently saw how critical it is to stop voter suppression and make sure every eligible voter can make their voice heard. Thomas Farr's record makes it clear he would move us in the opposite direction if confirmed to the bench." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "It's one thing to be inhumane, it's another thing to be dishonest. Pres Trump & his admin must be clear about the number of children separated from their parents at our border this year. The public deserves answers about every aspect of this cruel policy." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Murray, Merkley, and Blumenauer Announce New Step Forward for Tribal Housing Plan Along Columbia River Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Larsen Preserves Jobs at Dakota Creek Industries Rep. Rick Larsen
Nov. 27, 2018 Amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 Rep. Rick Larsen
Nov. 27, 2018 Reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 27, 2018 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Passes House with Jayapal As Democratic Co-Sponsor Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "From increasing wildfires to salmon losses to damaged crops & more, the impact of climate change on WA's economy & environment will be dire unless we act now to curb pollution & reverse its negative effects." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The terrible reports from this weekend's heartbreaking scene at our southern border are beyond upsetting. Families seeking refuge in our country should be met with empathy & medical aid--not tear gas & chaos." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Trump Administration tried to bury the alarming facts found in its new climate report, but there's no hiding that climate change will continue wreaking havoc on our environment & our health unless we start working immediately to address it." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Aside from the positive economic gain immigrant workers provide, denying them assistance to which they are legally entitled won't put them on the path to self-sufficiency; instead, it would endanger their health & burden their lives." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "If President Trump is genuinely concerned about violence & chaos at our southern U.S. border, instead of stoking anti-immigrant fervor he should send additional personnel to process asylum claims & provide humanitarian aid to families seeking safety in our country." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Letter to Secretary Carson, HUD - Improve Oversight Of Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 23, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump Border Deployment Order Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Trump Border Deployment Order Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018 Smith Statement on Transgender Military Ban and the Supreme Court Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a small business owner, I know firsthand the valuable contributions that small businesses make to our country's economy and to communities in WA and across the country. Tomorrow, November 24, make sure to #ShopSmall." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Our servicemembers on the southern border of our country should be at home w/ their families & loved ones today. I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to not take away Thanksgiving from these troops because of President Trump's political stunt." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Eating Thanksgiving dinner while stationed at our country's southern border during an unnecessary deployment isn't a substitute for eating Thanksgiving dinner with families and loved ones." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of being at home with their loved ones, thousands of US servicemen and women are spending Thanksgiving on an unnecessary deployment at the behest of President Trump. I reiterate my call to end this operation immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Senator Murray Reiterates Call to Send Troops at Southern U.S. Border Home Immediately Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2018 Murray Statement on DeVos Decision to Reinstate Controversial For-Profit College Accreditor Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Small businesses drive job growth, stimulate local economies, and help develop new industries and products. This Saturday, November 24, #ShopSmall and support the businesses that are the backbone of our economy." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Larsen Reiterates Support for NATO Allies at Meeting of NATO Parliamentarians Rep. Rick Larsen
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The Tacoma Link light rail extension is a symbol of what can be achieved when people come together, and it's a testament to the power of collaboration to improve communities throughout WA. So proud to support this important project and see it get underway." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Puget Sound residents will greatly benefit from the Lynnwood light rail extension & the expansion of public transit options in their communities. Proud to support this important project, & I'll continue doing my part to see it through to its completion." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, servicemembers deserve to be at home--not part of Trump's political stunt at the southern US border. I urge Secretary Mattis to send soldiers home to be with their families and loved ones. " Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The Lynnwood light rail extension will help North Sound residents get to work and school, as well as help address growing congestion in Puget Sound. I'm grateful to @SecElaineChao & @FTA_DOT for helping get this critical project underway." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I've been proud to work over the years to secure federal investments for the Tacoma Link light rail extension--thrilled to join @SoundTransit to break ground on this critical project, & know I'll continue fighting in Congress for the support to see this project through to the end." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenatorTomUdall and my Senate and House colleagues to support legal protection of national monuments in WA and across the country. No president should be able to roll back public land protections and gut the Antiquities Act. #MonumentsForAll" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Make your voices heard in WA & across the nation--make them loud & clear & fight back against the Trump Administrations's ill-conceived efforts to roll back protections for our prized public lands. I'm proud to join you in this fight. #MonumentsForAll" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to send US troops deployed to the border back to their home bases for Thanksgiving. They deserve to be w/ loved ones, not on an unnecessary deployment. https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=C7037660-E573-4CCA-AE45-2C67DBD4DB19 …" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "From commuters to students, the Lynnwood Link light rail extension will provide local residents w/ transportation alternatives & reduce growing traffic congestion in the Puget Sound area. Glad to see this project move a step closer to becoming a reality." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I was delighted to stand with @SoundTransit and the people of Tacoma yesterday as we broke ground on the Hilltop Tacoma Link light rail extension. What a special day for everyone who worked tirelessly over the years to expand safe and reliable public transit in Tacoma." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Another reminder of the devastating effects that climate change will have in WA--impacting many communities throughout the state, including tribes and indigenous peoples and farmers." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The right to vote is a bedrock of our democracy, and as the systemic challenges embedded in our voting system become more clear for many Americans--the last thing we should do is confirm someone to our federal courts who has demonstrated a clear hostility to upholding our ideals." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosEd's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors were ignored and felt like they had nowhere to turn. #HandsOffIX Make your voice heard in fighting against this harmful proposal" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Legislation Repealing Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Headed to President's Desk Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds Efforts to Unwind Obama Admin's Sage Grouse Land Grab Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I'm urging my Republican colleagues to push aside President Trump's unreasonable border wall demands and work with us to fund our government and invest in middle class priorities. A government shutdown is not the solution." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, President Trump is trying to create another distraction by threatening a government shutdown over the border wall. But we have shown before that we can work together to fund our government when Republicans push aside his unreasonable demands--and we can do that again." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Passing a bipartisan #FarmBill is important to WA families, from helping put food on the table, to supporting our farmers and fruit growers, to promoting conservation. The Trump Administration's attempt to use the bill to push harmful forestry policy is misleading and shameful." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I am proud to join @SenJeffMerkley and @repblumenauer in helping fulfill the federal government's long overdue obligation to tribal communities to restore housing and access to the Columbia River." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Cantwell Votes No On FERC Nominee Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change affects everyone, from the families forced to flee wildfires, landslides, and flooding, to the farmers seeing the growing seasons change, to anyone who skis or enjoys salmon. We must take this climate report seriously and act accordingly." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change throughout WA means increases in: droughts wildfires landslides flooding diseases Things will only get worse if we do not act immediately and aggressively." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Senator Murray Champions Legislation Repealing Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Headed to President's Desk Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "We recently saw how critical it is to stop voter suppression and make sure every eligible voter can make their voice heard. Thomas Farr's record makes it clear he would move us in the opposite direction if confirmed to the bench." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "It's one thing to be inhumane, it's another thing to be dishonest. Pres Trump & his admin must be clear about the number of children separated from their parents at our border this year. The public deserves answers about every aspect of this cruel policy." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Murray, Merkley, and Blumenauer Announce New Step Forward for Tribal Housing Plan Along Columbia River Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Larsen Preserves Jobs at Dakota Creek Industries Rep.Rick Larsen
Nov. 27, 2018 Amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 Rep.Rick Larsen
Nov. 27, 2018 Reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 27, 2018 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Passes House with Jayapal As Democratic Co-Sponsor Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "From increasing wildfires to salmon losses to damaged crops & more, the impact of climate change on WA's economy & environment will be dire unless we act now to curb pollution & reverse its negative effects." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The terrible reports from this weekend's heartbreaking scene at our southern border are beyond upsetting. Families seeking refuge in our country should be met with empathy & medical aid--not tear gas & chaos." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Trump Administration tried to bury the alarming facts found in its new climate report, but there's no hiding that climate change will continue wreaking havoc on our environment & our health unless we start working immediately to address it." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Aside from the positive economic gain immigrant workers provide, denying them assistance to which they are legally entitled won't put them on the path to self-sufficiency; instead, it would endanger their health & burden their lives." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "If President Trump is genuinely concerned about violence & chaos at our southern U.S. border, instead of stoking anti-immigrant fervor he should send additional personnel to process asylum claims & provide humanitarian aid to families seeking safety in our country." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Letter to Secretary Carson, HUD - Improve Oversight Of Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 23, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump Border Deployment Order Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Trump Border Deployment Order Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018 Smith Statement on Transgender Military Ban and the Supreme Court Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a small business owner, I know firsthand the valuable contributions that small businesses make to our country's economy and to communities in WA and across the country. Tomorrow, November 24, make sure to #ShopSmall." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Our servicemembers on the southern border of our country should be at home w/ their families & loved ones today. I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to not take away Thanksgiving from these troops because of President Trump's political stunt." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Eating Thanksgiving dinner while stationed at our country's southern border during an unnecessary deployment isn't a substitute for eating Thanksgiving dinner with families and loved ones." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of being at home with their loved ones, thousands of US servicemen and women are spending Thanksgiving on an unnecessary deployment at the behest of President Trump. I reiterate my call to end this operation immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018 Senator Murray Reiterates Call to Send Troops at Southern U.S. Border Home Immediately Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2018 Murray Statement on DeVos Decision to Reinstate Controversial For-Profit College Accreditor Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Small businesses drive job growth, stimulate local economies, and help develop new industries and products. This Saturday, November 24, #ShopSmall and support the businesses that are the backbone of our economy." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Larsen Reiterates Support for NATO Allies at Meeting of NATO Parliamentarians Rep.Rick Larsen
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The Tacoma Link light rail extension is a symbol of what can be achieved when people come together, and it's a testament to the power of collaboration to improve communities throughout WA. So proud to support this important project and see it get underway." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Puget Sound residents will greatly benefit from the Lynnwood light rail extension & the expansion of public transit options in their communities. Proud to support this important project, & I'll continue doing my part to see it through to its completion." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, servicemembers deserve to be at home--not part of Trump's political stunt at the southern US border. I urge Secretary Mattis to send soldiers home to be with their families and loved ones. " Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The Lynnwood light rail extension will help North Sound residents get to work and school, as well as help address growing congestion in Puget Sound. I'm grateful to @SecElaineChao & @FTA_DOT for helping get this critical project underway." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I've been proud to work over the years to secure federal investments for the Tacoma Link light rail extension--thrilled to join @SoundTransit to break ground on this critical project, & know I'll continue fighting in Congress for the support to see this project through to the end." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenatorTomUdall and my Senate and House colleagues to support legal protection of national monuments in WA and across the country. No president should be able to roll back public land protections and gut the Antiquities Act. #MonumentsForAll" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Make your voices heard in WA & across the nation--make them loud & clear & fight back against the Trump Administrations's ill-conceived efforts to roll back protections for our prized public lands. I'm proud to join you in this fight. #MonumentsForAll" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to send US troops deployed to the border back to their home bases for Thanksgiving. They deserve to be w/ loved ones, not on an unnecessary deployment. https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=C7037660-E573-4CCA-AE45-2C67DBD4DB19 …" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "From commuters to students, the Lynnwood Link light rail extension will provide local residents w/ transportation alternatives & reduce growing traffic congestion in the Puget Sound area. Glad to see this project move a step closer to becoming a reality." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I was delighted to stand with @SoundTransit and the people of Tacoma yesterday as we broke ground on the Hilltop Tacoma Link light rail extension. What a special day for everyone who worked tirelessly over the years to expand safe and reliable public transit in Tacoma." Sen.Patty Murray
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