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Sept. 24, 2018 DelBene Discusses Importance of Expanding Tip Tax Credit with Local Salon Owners Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Don't listen to what Republicans say about protecting people with pre-existing conditions--watch what they do. That will tell you everything you need to know." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When women speak up about sexual assault, they should be listened to and supported, not bullied, attacked, or threatened. If you've been sexually assaulted and are looking for help, please visit @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment, they deserve immediate attention--even if it occurs at 35,000 feet. Because of brave people like Allison who've shared their experiences, I'm stepping up to tackle this issue head-on in Congress." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This should not be a "he said, she said" situation, which is exactly why we have been pressing for an FBI investigation and additional witnesses. We can and must do better--for Dr. Ford and for all survivors. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "We need to do more to make sure women are financially secure--especially in retirement--and I'm looking for steps to do just that. This is why I want a study to make sure divorced women can receive the retirement benefits they are entitled to." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "If Republicans jam this through, refuse to listen to women, & mistreat survivors--they will face a backlash the likes of which they have never seen before. The country is changing. Women & men are saying #MeToo. We're not going to stand for this again. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "It's amazing to see so many women and men here in DC and across the country expressing solidarity with Dr. Ford and everyone sharing sexual assault experiences. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "How Senate Republicans handle these allegations will be a test of how far we've come in 2018. We can and should do better than the Senate did in 1991. Let's get this right." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "No woman should be attacked or threatened for sharing her story of sexual assault. We, as a country, need to do better. If you need help, or someone to talk to, please reach out to the good people at @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "We need your voices--loud and clear--now more than ever: #BelieveSurvivors This shouldn't be radical. This shouldn't be controversial. It should be common sense. Because when someone like Dr. Ford shares her experience--she should be believed." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Works to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The National Sexual Assault Hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7. To the women and men who have been sexually assaulted and are thinking of coming forward, I stand with you. Learn more here: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I sense that again…People saying he's got the votes, we're just going to deal with this "hiccup.' That kind of conversation is what leads many people--women and men--saying they don't get it, particularly now in the #MeToo movement." #MTP" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Sen. Murray: "The Anita Hill hearing was a disaster, but they did have an FBI investigation, they did have other witnesses--there were other ways to judge this. The Senate Republicans have taken this away." #MTP" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The message that it's a hiccup, that we're going to plow right through this is exactly what we don't want to hear today." #MTP" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "If the Senate plows through this, if it's a hiccup, if they don't do this right, there will be a tremendous backlash again." #MTP" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "How the Senate Republicans handle this in 2018, in the #MeToo movement--can we do better? And I fear we are failing that if we don't do it correctly." #MTP" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "After the bungled Anita Hill hearings in 1991, women everywhere--incl. me--were inspired to fight for change. If Republicans continue bullying Dr. Ford like we saw then, women across the US are going to rise up & Republicans are going to pay a huge price." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The comments from President Trump and actions from Senate Republicans are exactly why women and men who have been sexually assaulted are afraid to speak up. If you need help, or someone to talk to, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Witnessing the bullying of Dr. Ford reminds me so much of the mistreatment Anita Hill endured after bravely coming forward to share her story. I came into the US Senate because I didn't want to see another woman--or any survivor--treated that way again." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This is extremely concerning. Republicans are scrambling to attack and undermine Dr. Ford to protect Judge Kavanaugh. It is wildly inappropriate and it needs to stop." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford has made the brave decision to testify and share her experience of being sexually assaulted by Judge Kavanaugh. I hope Senate Republicans now agree to listen and treat her fairly and with respect. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Dr. Ford has formally agreed to come to Judiciary Committee hearing, all eyes are on Senate GOP to see how they treat a sexual assault survivor. The Senate failed test in '91, we must do better now. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Cantwell, Murray, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Newhouse Statement on President Trump Signing Bill to Fund Hanford, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDevosEd's policies will re-expose veterans to the predatory tactics of for-profit schools. That's just wrong. Our country should always put veterans first, especially when it comes to corporations looking to make a buck regardless of who it hurts." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be ashamed of bullying a sexual assault survivor for their own political gains or any other reason. Dr. Ford has said she wants to testify and Senate Republicans should work with her to accommodate her reasonable requests. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I support the GI Bill and our obligation to those were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our freedoms. I will continue to stand with veterans & servicemembers instead of predatory for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When the President of the United States is already attacking Dr. Ford before she has even testified, I am very concerned that Senate is headed for an even worse and less fair process than Anita Hill hearings. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Regulate Consumer Privacy Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Time & again Republicans have focused on rolling back protections for patients for pre-existing conditions. People across the country have rejected this backwards attempt to sabotage health care. We must continue to protect patients and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "If Senate GOP fails to give Dr. Ford a fair hearing, they're sending women across the country a clear message--if you have been assaulted or harassed by a powerful Republican, you better not talk about it or you're going to pay a price. #IBelieveChristine" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford--who is in hiding & facing death threats--has spoken clearly, and she should be believed. There is no reason for Republicans to attack her for reasonably requesting a basic level of fair treatment & human decency. This hearing should be delayed." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to uphold the federal government's commitments made to tribes. That's why I will continue to support efforts that break down barriers for Washington state tribes and spur economic development in all of our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Sept. 24, 2018 DelBene Discusses Importance of Expanding Tip Tax Credit with Local Salon Owners Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Don't listen to what Republicans say about protecting people with pre-existing conditions--watch what they do. That will tell you everything you need to know." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When women speak up about sexual assault, they should be listened to and supported, not bullied, attacked, or threatened. If you've been sexually assaulted and are looking for help, please visit @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment, they deserve immediate attention--even if it occurs at 35,000 feet. Because of brave people like Allison who've shared their experiences, I'm stepping up to tackle this issue head-on in Congress." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This should not be a "he said, she said" situation, which is exactly why we have been pressing for an FBI investigation and additional witnesses. We can and must do better--for Dr. Ford and for all survivors. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "We need to do more to make sure women are financially secure--especially in retirement--and I'm looking for steps to do just that. This is why I want a study to make sure divorced women can receive the retirement benefits they are entitled to." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "If Republicans jam this through, refuse to listen to women, & mistreat survivors--they will face a backlash the likes of which they have never seen before. The country is changing. Women & men are saying #MeToo. We're not going to stand for this again. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "It's amazing to see so many women and men here in DC and across the country expressing solidarity with Dr. Ford and everyone sharing sexual assault experiences. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "How Senate Republicans handle these allegations will be a test of how far we've come in 2018. We can and should do better than the Senate did in 1991. Let's get this right." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "No woman should be attacked or threatened for sharing her story of sexual assault. We, as a country, need to do better. If you need help, or someone to talk to, please reach out to the good people at @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "We need your voices--loud and clear--now more than ever: #BelieveSurvivors This shouldn't be radical. This shouldn't be controversial. It should be common sense. Because when someone like Dr. Ford shares her experience--she should be believed." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Works to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The National Sexual Assault Hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7. To the women and men who have been sexually assaulted and are thinking of coming forward, I stand with you. Learn more here: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I sense that again…People saying he's got the votes, we're just going to deal with this "hiccup.' That kind of conversation is what leads many people--women and men--saying they don't get it, particularly now in the #MeToo movement." #MTP" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Sen. Murray: "The Anita Hill hearing was a disaster, but they did have an FBI investigation, they did have other witnesses--there were other ways to judge this. The Senate Republicans have taken this away." #MTP" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The message that it's a hiccup, that we're going to plow right through this is exactly what we don't want to hear today." #MTP" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "If the Senate plows through this, if it's a hiccup, if they don't do this right, there will be a tremendous backlash again." #MTP" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "How the Senate Republicans handle this in 2018, in the #MeToo movement--can we do better? And I fear we are failing that if we don't do it correctly." #MTP" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "After the bungled Anita Hill hearings in 1991, women everywhere--incl. me--were inspired to fight for change. If Republicans continue bullying Dr. Ford like we saw then, women across the US are going to rise up & Republicans are going to pay a huge price." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The comments from President Trump and actions from Senate Republicans are exactly why women and men who have been sexually assaulted are afraid to speak up. If you need help, or someone to talk to, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Witnessing the bullying of Dr. Ford reminds me so much of the mistreatment Anita Hill endured after bravely coming forward to share her story. I came into the US Senate because I didn't want to see another woman--or any survivor--treated that way again." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This is extremely concerning. Republicans are scrambling to attack and undermine Dr. Ford to protect Judge Kavanaugh. It is wildly inappropriate and it needs to stop." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford has made the brave decision to testify and share her experience of being sexually assaulted by Judge Kavanaugh. I hope Senate Republicans now agree to listen and treat her fairly and with respect. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Dr. Ford has formally agreed to come to Judiciary Committee hearing, all eyes are on Senate GOP to see how they treat a sexual assault survivor. The Senate failed test in '91, we must do better now. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Cantwell, Murray, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Newhouse Statement on President Trump Signing Bill to Fund Hanford, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDevosEd's policies will re-expose veterans to the predatory tactics of for-profit schools. That's just wrong. Our country should always put veterans first, especially when it comes to corporations looking to make a buck regardless of who it hurts." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be ashamed of bullying a sexual assault survivor for their own political gains or any other reason. Dr. Ford has said she wants to testify and Senate Republicans should work with her to accommodate her reasonable requests. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - As Moses Lake Polysilicon Manufacturer Faces Closure, Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse, Reichert, Heck Again Urge President Trump to Resolve Trade Dispute with China Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Murray, Cantwell, Newhouse Applaud Forest Service Recommendation to Protect Methow Valley from Mining Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I support the GI Bill and our obligation to those were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our freedoms. I will continue to stand with veterans & servicemembers instead of predatory for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When the President of the United States is already attacking Dr. Ford before she has even testified, I am very concerned that Senate is headed for an even worse and less fair process than Anita Hill hearings. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Regulate Consumer Privacy Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Time & again Republicans have focused on rolling back protections for patients for pre-existing conditions. People across the country have rejected this backwards attempt to sabotage health care. We must continue to protect patients and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "If Senate GOP fails to give Dr. Ford a fair hearing, they're sending women across the country a clear message--if you have been assaulted or harassed by a powerful Republican, you better not talk about it or you're going to pay a price. #IBelieveChristine" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford--who is in hiding & facing death threats--has spoken clearly, and she should be believed. There is no reason for Republicans to attack her for reasonably requesting a basic level of fair treatment & human decency. This hearing should be delayed." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to uphold the federal government's commitments made to tribes. That's why I will continue to support efforts that break down barriers for Washington state tribes and spur economic development in all of our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
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