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Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "WA state has led the way in raising the minimum wage for workers and Raise the Act would bring that progress to communities nationwide. It's the right thing to do for working parents & the 2/3 of minimum wage workers who are women." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SIHB1, @lisamurkowski, @SenatorHeitkamp & colleagues from both sides of the aisle to shine a light on the devastating crisis of missing & murdered indigenous women & girls. We must do all we can to protect native women & girls--in WA & around our country. #MMIWG" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Pell Grants can be used year-round, more students are enrolling in community colleges. This is just one way we're working to open the doors of opportunity to low-income students and make higher education more affordable." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "A $15 federal minimum wage is the right thing to do for working parents & families for our local economies for communities nationwide Because no one working a full-time job should be living in poverty." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 14, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Manage Our Wolves Act, and Providing for Proceedings During the Period From November Through November 2018 Rep. Dan Newhouse
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Year after year--in WA & nationwide--dozens & dozens of native families must pick up the pieces after a beloved mother, aunt, sister, or daughter is killed or just disappears. This is terrifying & unacceptable--and we must address this crisis with the urgency it deserves. #MMIWG" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Our country must uphold its promise to take care of the women & men who have served & put their lives in harm's way to protect our rights & freedoms. Service shortages--in WA & nationwide--are broken promises that we must fix without further delay." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Acting AG Matthew Whitaker should recuse himself from the Mueller probe because he: - is one of Pres Trump's loyalists - has publicly criticized the investigation This investigation shouldn't be undercut in any way." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Stabenow, Colleagues Call For Increased Transparency and Action at VA to Process Delayed Veterans Benefits Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "I stand with the people of Eastern WA and across our state and country in calling for Acting AG Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Veterans who are unable to work because of a severe disability incurred from service to our country shouldn't have to worry about paying back their student loans. This is unacceptable--I urge @BetsyDeVosED to automatically discharge their loans." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 11, 2018 Smith, Khanna, Pocan Statement on Decision to Halt U.S. Refueling to the Saudi-coalition Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 9, 2018 Smith Statement on Resignation of Attorney General Sessions Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Newly-installed Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has publicly criticized the Mueller investigation and now President Trump has put him in charge of it. Whitaker must recuse himself." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Nobody is above the law in our country--including President Trump." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "With President Trump appointing Matthew Whitaker as Acting AG it's even more critical that we protect Special Counsel Mueller. No more delays--a vote on a bipartisan bill to shield this investigation from further political pressure must happen." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Smith Announces Run for Chairman of House Armed Services Committee Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 8, 2018 Newhouse Praises Administration Proposal to Streamline H-2A Advertising Rep. Dan Newhouse
Nov. 8, 2018 Murray: Trump-Pence Administration's Latest Attacks on Women's Health an Attempt to "Steamroll Right Over the Will of the People" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump put his loyalist in to oversee the Mueller investigation. It doesn't matter if you're D or R, we should all demand: Acting AG Matthew Whitaker recuse himself from the investigation A vote on bipartisan legislation to shield Mueller from further political pressure" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump & his Admin continue to undermine women's health care and make it harder for them to get the care they need. This is unacceptable--we must stop this Admin from steamrolling over the will of women & men across the country. FULL STATEMENT:" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Hours after Democrats regain control of the House, Pres Trump removes Jeff Sessions & installs an Acting AG who has publicly criticized the Mueller probe. GOP leaders: no more excuses. Schedule a vote on the bipartisan bill to safeguard the investigation. America is watching." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "People want us to listen to women & to hold this Admin's feet to the fire. I'm going to keep fighting against Pres Trump's ongoing attacks on women's health care." FULL STATEMENT on Pres Trump's latest steps to undermine women's access to health care:" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Smith Statement Condemning House Republicans' Decision to Block Floor Debate on Yemen War Powers Resolution Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Resignation of Attorney General Sessions Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2018 Jayapal Responds to the Firing of Jeff Sessions Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats want to bring down health care costs and uphold protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I hope Republicans are ready to work with us on providing quality, affordable health care to millions of people and families nationwide. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Thornberry and Smith Make Appointments to Aviation Safety Commission Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The #FAFSA is more than a form--it's a gateway to incredible opportunities. From high school seniors who want to change the world, to adults who want to attain new skills, federal aid & the #WASFA open doors for students & families in WA & nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The ousting of Attorney General Jeff Sessions hours after voters removed Republicans from full control of government in last night's elections is extremely concerning. I urge Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from the investigation." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats will keep fighting. For people w/ pre-existing conditions. For cancer patients & survivors. For seniors w/ health challenges. For anyone who wants quality, affordable health care. I hope Republicans reverse course & join us to help families across the US." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "WA ranked 48 out of the 50 states & DC for students filling out the #FAFSA to get financial aid. Last year WA HS seniors left up to $50M on the table. Let's change that--get the word out that a high quality, affordable education may be one form away." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I urge the newly-installed Acting AG to recuse himself from the investigation and for the Admin to make it clear to the American public that this investigation will not be compromised or undercut in any way." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "When I won my Senate seat in 1992, Congress jumped to six women in the Senate & 55 in the House. Now we have a record-breaking number of women elected to serve in the next Congress--& I cannot wait to fight for the people of this country alongside them." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump ousted Jeff Sessions & installed one of his loyalists, Matthew Whitaker, to oversee the Mueller probe. I urge Whitaker to recuse himself & @senatemajldr to schedule a vote on the bipartisan bill to protect the investigation." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Dems will give power to the people--not insurance companies. We will uphold pre-existing condition protections--not strip them out. We will lower health care costs--not drive them up. If GOP truly wants to stand with families, they'll join us to stop Pres Trump's #ACA sabotage." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Senator Murray Calls on Newly-Installed Acting Attorney General to Recuse Himself From Mueller Investigation Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 6, 2018 Jayapal Statement on Her Victory and 2018 Election Results Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans keep promising they will defend protections for patients with pre-existing conditions... ...but their repeated efforts to undermine health care for countless patients and families tell a different story. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Make no mistake: Republicans will not stop until they have permanently undermined health care for millions of patients and families--including gutting Medicaid and Medicare. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2018 Senators Call for Additional Funding to Ensure Effective Responses to Massive Wildfires Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Open Enrollment for health care under the #ACA is happening now. #GetCovered with quality, affordable health coverage that includes protections for pre-existing conditions. Sign up for a plan or renew https://www.healthcare.gov/" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The reality is that the Trump admin & 20-GOP led states are backing a lawsuit to eliminate protections for pre-existing conditions for millions of families across the country. And Democrats are fighting every single GOP attack to keep these protections." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans are: sabotaging quality health coverage forcing families to pay more for health care with #JunkPlans Democrats are: fighting every GOP attack on quality health coverage working on lowering health care costs" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Richard Shelby, Patrick Leahy, Lisa Murowski, and Tom Udall - Senators Call for Additional Funding to Ensure Effective Responses to Massive Wildfires Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans' health care record: championed awful Trumpcare backed a lawsuit to end pre-existing condition protections Democrats' health care record: stood with families across the country vs. Trumpcare fought to end expanding #JunkPlans" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "WA state has led the way in raising the minimum wage for workers and Raise the Act would bring that progress to communities nationwide. It's the right thing to do for working parents & the 2/3 of minimum wage workers who are women." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SIHB1, @lisamurkowski, @SenatorHeitkamp & colleagues from both sides of the aisle to shine a light on the devastating crisis of missing & murdered indigenous women & girls. We must do all we can to protect native women & girls--in WA & around our country. #MMIWG" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Pell Grants can be used year-round, more students are enrolling in community colleges. This is just one way we're working to open the doors of opportunity to low-income students and make higher education more affordable." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "A $15 federal minimum wage is the right thing to do for working parents & families for our local economies for communities nationwide Because no one working a full-time job should be living in poverty." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 14, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Manage Our Wolves Act, and Providing for Proceedings During the Period From November Through November 2018 Rep.Dan Newhouse
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Year after year--in WA & nationwide--dozens & dozens of native families must pick up the pieces after a beloved mother, aunt, sister, or daughter is killed or just disappears. This is terrifying & unacceptable--and we must address this crisis with the urgency it deserves. #MMIWG" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Our country must uphold its promise to take care of the women & men who have served & put their lives in harm's way to protect our rights & freedoms. Service shortages--in WA & nationwide--are broken promises that we must fix without further delay." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Acting AG Matthew Whitaker should recuse himself from the Mueller probe because he: - is one of Pres Trump's loyalists - has publicly criticized the investigation This investigation shouldn't be undercut in any way." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Stabenow, Colleagues Call For Increased Transparency and Action at VA to Process Delayed Veterans Benefits Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "I stand with the people of Eastern WA and across our state and country in calling for Acting AG Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Veterans who are unable to work because of a severe disability incurred from service to our country shouldn't have to worry about paying back their student loans. This is unacceptable--I urge @BetsyDeVosED to automatically discharge their loans." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 11, 2018 Smith, Khanna, Pocan Statement on Decision to Halt U.S. Refueling to the Saudi-coalition Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 9, 2018 Smith Statement on Resignation of Attorney General Sessions Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Newly-installed Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has publicly criticized the Mueller investigation and now President Trump has put him in charge of it. Whitaker must recuse himself." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Nobody is above the law in our country--including President Trump." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "With President Trump appointing Matthew Whitaker as Acting AG it's even more critical that we protect Special Counsel Mueller. No more delays--a vote on a bipartisan bill to shield this investigation from further political pressure must happen." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Smith Announces Run for Chairman of House Armed Services Committee Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 8, 2018 Newhouse Praises Administration Proposal to Streamline H-2A Advertising Rep.Dan Newhouse
Nov. 8, 2018 Murray: Trump-Pence Administration's Latest Attacks on Women's Health an Attempt to "Steamroll Right Over the Will of the People" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump put his loyalist in to oversee the Mueller investigation. It doesn't matter if you're D or R, we should all demand: Acting AG Matthew Whitaker recuse himself from the investigation A vote on bipartisan legislation to shield Mueller from further political pressure" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump & his Admin continue to undermine women's health care and make it harder for them to get the care they need. This is unacceptable--we must stop this Admin from steamrolling over the will of women & men across the country. FULL STATEMENT:" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Hours after Democrats regain control of the House, Pres Trump removes Jeff Sessions & installs an Acting AG who has publicly criticized the Mueller probe. GOP leaders: no more excuses. Schedule a vote on the bipartisan bill to safeguard the investigation. America is watching." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "People want us to listen to women & to hold this Admin's feet to the fire. I'm going to keep fighting against Pres Trump's ongoing attacks on women's health care." FULL STATEMENT on Pres Trump's latest steps to undermine women's access to health care:" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Smith Statement Condemning House Republicans' Decision to Block Floor Debate on Yemen War Powers Resolution Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Resignation of Attorney General Sessions Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2018 Jayapal Responds to the Firing of Jeff Sessions Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats want to bring down health care costs and uphold protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I hope Republicans are ready to work with us on providing quality, affordable health care to millions of people and families nationwide. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Thornberry and Smith Make Appointments to Aviation Safety Commission Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The #FAFSA is more than a form--it's a gateway to incredible opportunities. From high school seniors who want to change the world, to adults who want to attain new skills, federal aid & the #WASFA open doors for students & families in WA & nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The ousting of Attorney General Jeff Sessions hours after voters removed Republicans from full control of government in last night's elections is extremely concerning. I urge Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from the investigation." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats will keep fighting. For people w/ pre-existing conditions. For cancer patients & survivors. For seniors w/ health challenges. For anyone who wants quality, affordable health care. I hope Republicans reverse course & join us to help families across the US." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "WA ranked 48 out of the 50 states & DC for students filling out the #FAFSA to get financial aid. Last year WA HS seniors left up to $50M on the table. Let's change that--get the word out that a high quality, affordable education may be one form away." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I urge the newly-installed Acting AG to recuse himself from the investigation and for the Admin to make it clear to the American public that this investigation will not be compromised or undercut in any way." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "When I won my Senate seat in 1992, Congress jumped to six women in the Senate & 55 in the House. Now we have a record-breaking number of women elected to serve in the next Congress--& I cannot wait to fight for the people of this country alongside them." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump ousted Jeff Sessions & installed one of his loyalists, Matthew Whitaker, to oversee the Mueller probe. I urge Whitaker to recuse himself & @senatemajldr to schedule a vote on the bipartisan bill to protect the investigation." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Dems will give power to the people--not insurance companies. We will uphold pre-existing condition protections--not strip them out. We will lower health care costs--not drive them up. If GOP truly wants to stand with families, they'll join us to stop Pres Trump's #ACA sabotage." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Senator Murray Calls on Newly-Installed Acting Attorney General to Recuse Himself From Mueller Investigation Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 6, 2018 Jayapal Statement on Her Victory and 2018 Election Results Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans keep promising they will defend protections for patients with pre-existing conditions... ...but their repeated efforts to undermine health care for countless patients and families tell a different story. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Make no mistake: Republicans will not stop until they have permanently undermined health care for millions of patients and families--including gutting Medicaid and Medicare. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2018 Senators Call for Additional Funding to Ensure Effective Responses to Massive Wildfires Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Open Enrollment for health care under the #ACA is happening now. #GetCovered with quality, affordable health coverage that includes protections for pre-existing conditions. Sign up for a plan or renew https://www.healthcare.gov/" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The reality is that the Trump admin & 20-GOP led states are backing a lawsuit to eliminate protections for pre-existing conditions for millions of families across the country. And Democrats are fighting every single GOP attack to keep these protections." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans are: sabotaging quality health coverage forcing families to pay more for health care with #JunkPlans Democrats are: fighting every GOP attack on quality health coverage working on lowering health care costs" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Richard Shelby, Patrick Leahy, Lisa Murowski, and Tom Udall - Senators Call for Additional Funding to Ensure Effective Responses to Massive Wildfires Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans' health care record: championed awful Trumpcare backed a lawsuit to end pre-existing condition protections Democrats' health care record: stood with families across the country vs. Trumpcare fought to end expanding #JunkPlans" Sen.Patty Murray
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