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Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "After seeing the awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee about the now-Justice Clarence Thomas, I was inspired to run for the Senate. We must stand up for women like Professor Ford--women who speak up & share their stories." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I wish we had a health care system that valued black women's bodies so that I didn't have to worry about dying during childbirth or after." I'm going to keep fighting for all women to make sure we don't move backwards on women's health. #StopKavanaugh" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, Republicans and Democrats came together to reject @BetsyDeVosED's proposed cuts to higher education. This is a good step forward--and I'm going to keep fighting to make college more affordable for all students across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to talk about my bipartisan agreement and the Opioid Crisis Response Act which the Senate just passed to help communities and families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "As the most trade dependent state in the nation, Trump's new tariffs pose a threat to Washington state's economy, as well as millions of families. I will continue working to put an end to these tariffs and fight for trade deals that work for everyone." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Even as I keep working to get the Opioid Crisis Response Act over the finish line and signed into law, I'm going to keep fighting for more support, resources, and solutions for families across Washington state and the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I urge my colleagues to listen to what Professor Ford has to say and to focus on what this should mean for our evaluation of who we want on our Supreme Court. We can do better than we did in 1991--and we must in 2018." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "There is no urgency to fill this seat before October. Republicans held a Supreme Court seat open for more than a year all to prevent President Obama from fulfilling his constitutional role. Surely we can take the time we need now in order to fulfill OUR constitutional role." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "There is no urgency to fill this seat before October. Republicans held a Supreme Court seat open for more than a year all to prevent President Obama from fulfilling his constitutional role. Surely we can take the time we need now in order to fulfill OUR constitutional role." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "By slashing the number of refugees allowed in the U.S., the Trump Admin is abandoning American values and our role in the global community. Scapegoating families fleeing horrific violence is shameful, wrong, and runs counter to national security expert recommendations." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane #Florence, including the brave first responders who have saved countless lives in recent days. As a country, we must do all we can to help families recover and rebuild." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's nomination needs to be delayed--we absolutely cannot go forward with a vote this Thursday. The idea that this nomination would be jammed through given what we know now is almost unthinkable and would be shameful and wrong." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We're making progress, but we have considerable work to do. Opioids are an ongoing crisis, meaning our investments to fight them must also be ongoing--I'm going to keep working to get more common sense steps over the finish line for our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "I want to thank Prof. Ford for her bravery. I can only imagine the trauma & heartache involved in sharing & reliving a sexual assault like this--she should know that I and millions of people are standing by her side and stand ready to help however we can." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Under Judge Kavanaugh's vision for our country, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care would overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 An Economy That's Only Getting Stronger Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Economic equality and security for women means tackling the barriers they face in the workforce and in retirement. I'm reintroducing the Women's Pension Protection Act to help address the challenges that impact women as they plan for their futures." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis and supports access to high-quality preschool. This is not only the right to thing to for working families, but it's a smart investment in our children, our future, and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "#ChildCare4All is not only the right thing to do for working families, but it's a smart investment for our children, our future, and our economy." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have parents who go to work every day & are worried about whether their kids have child care--they're left home alone or they can't increase their own pay because they don't have access to child care. This is a national emergency." #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: Women are 80 percent more likely to face poverty in retirement than men. I'm reintroducing the Women's Pension Protection Act which tackles the difficulties that women and their families often encounter in preparing for retirement." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents aren't forced to pay more than they can afford for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. Child care is not a luxury--it's essential. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Far too many working families are struggling to find quality child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act will bring high quality, affordable child care to those who need it the most." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know what early learning and child care can do for a child's development -- that's why I believe every family should have access to high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Maternal Mortality: Senator Murray Applauds Progress as Investments to Protect Mothers Move Toward Passage, Commits to Continue Work Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Increased Investments in Early Learning and Child Care, Commits to Continue Fighting to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Murray: "Board Is Once Again Attempting To Give Big Corporations The Green Light To Shirk Their Responsibility To Bargain With Workers" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray: In Bipartisan Spending Bill, Republicans and Democrats Once Again Reject DeVos' Extreme Anti-Public Education Agenda Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Water Resources Legislation and Yakima Basin Project Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Address Mental Health Provider Shortage Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 13, 2018 Cantwell Secures "Early Action" Infrastructure Provision in Water Package Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2018 Duffy, Newhouse Introduce Legislation to Delist the Gray Wolf Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Chabot, Schakowsky, and Engel Lead Letter to Pompeo on Reuters Journalists Imprisoned in Burma Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Micheal Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Members Urges Strong Forest Management in Final Farm Bill Conference Report Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Energy Committee - Cantwell Urges Administration To Prioritize American Consumers When Pursuing LNG Export Policy Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm encouraged to see the FDA stepping up enforcement, action on this issue is long overdue. I'm going to keep pushing for additional strong action to protect our children and fight the epidemic of tobacco use among youth." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know the first years of a child's life are critical, yet many working families across our country don't have the resources. This is unacceptable--high quality, affordable child care should be available to all families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents won't pay more than they can for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. This is a national crisis. We must stand up for our children." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & a grandmother, it's hard to fathom the anguish of being separated from your child without a goodbye or without knowing where they are. I'm going to keep demanding answers & keep doing all I can to hold the Trump Administration accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "After seeing the awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee about the now-Justice Clarence Thomas, I was inspired to run for the Senate. We must stand up for women like Professor Ford--women who speak up & share their stories." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I wish we had a health care system that valued black women's bodies so that I didn't have to worry about dying during childbirth or after." I'm going to keep fighting for all women to make sure we don't move backwards on women's health. #StopKavanaugh" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, Republicans and Democrats came together to reject @BetsyDeVosED's proposed cuts to higher education. This is a good step forward--and I'm going to keep fighting to make college more affordable for all students across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to talk about my bipartisan agreement and the Opioid Crisis Response Act which the Senate just passed to help communities and families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "As the most trade dependent state in the nation, Trump's new tariffs pose a threat to Washington state's economy, as well as millions of families. I will continue working to put an end to these tariffs and fight for trade deals that work for everyone." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Even as I keep working to get the Opioid Crisis Response Act over the finish line and signed into law, I'm going to keep fighting for more support, resources, and solutions for families across Washington state and the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I urge my colleagues to listen to what Professor Ford has to say and to focus on what this should mean for our evaluation of who we want on our Supreme Court. We can do better than we did in 1991--and we must in 2018." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "There is no urgency to fill this seat before October. Republicans held a Supreme Court seat open for more than a year all to prevent President Obama from fulfilling his constitutional role. Surely we can take the time we need now in order to fulfill OUR constitutional role." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "There is no urgency to fill this seat before October. Republicans held a Supreme Court seat open for more than a year all to prevent President Obama from fulfilling his constitutional role. Surely we can take the time we need now in order to fulfill OUR constitutional role." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "By slashing the number of refugees allowed in the U.S., the Trump Admin is abandoning American values and our role in the global community. Scapegoating families fleeing horrific violence is shameful, wrong, and runs counter to national security expert recommendations." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane #Florence, including the brave first responders who have saved countless lives in recent days. As a country, we must do all we can to help families recover and rebuild." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's nomination needs to be delayed--we absolutely cannot go forward with a vote this Thursday. The idea that this nomination would be jammed through given what we know now is almost unthinkable and would be shameful and wrong." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We're making progress, but we have considerable work to do. Opioids are an ongoing crisis, meaning our investments to fight them must also be ongoing--I'm going to keep working to get more common sense steps over the finish line for our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "I want to thank Prof. Ford for her bravery. I can only imagine the trauma & heartache involved in sharing & reliving a sexual assault like this--she should know that I and millions of people are standing by her side and stand ready to help however we can." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Under Judge Kavanaugh's vision for our country, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care would overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 An Economy That's Only Getting Stronger Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Economic equality and security for women means tackling the barriers they face in the workforce and in retirement. I'm reintroducing the Women's Pension Protection Act to help address the challenges that impact women as they plan for their futures." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis and supports access to high-quality preschool. This is not only the right to thing to for working families, but it's a smart investment in our children, our future, and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "#ChildCare4All is not only the right thing to do for working families, but it's a smart investment for our children, our future, and our economy." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have parents who go to work every day & are worried about whether their kids have child care--they're left home alone or they can't increase their own pay because they don't have access to child care. This is a national emergency." #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: Women are 80 percent more likely to face poverty in retirement than men. I'm reintroducing the Women's Pension Protection Act which tackles the difficulties that women and their families often encounter in preparing for retirement." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents aren't forced to pay more than they can afford for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. Child care is not a luxury--it's essential. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Far too many working families are struggling to find quality child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act will bring high quality, affordable child care to those who need it the most." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know what early learning and child care can do for a child's development -- that's why I believe every family should have access to high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Maternal Mortality: Senator Murray Applauds Progress as Investments to Protect Mothers Move Toward Passage, Commits to Continue Work Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Increased Investments in Early Learning and Child Care, Commits to Continue Fighting to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Murray: "Board Is Once Again Attempting To Give Big Corporations The Green Light To Shirk Their Responsibility To Bargain With Workers" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray: In Bipartisan Spending Bill, Republicans and Democrats Once Again Reject DeVos' Extreme Anti-Public Education Agenda Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Water Resources Legislation and Yakima Basin Project Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Address Mental Health Provider Shortage Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 13, 2018 Cantwell Secures "Early Action" Infrastructure Provision in Water Package Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2018 Duffy, Newhouse Introduce Legislation to Delist the Gray Wolf Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Chabot, Schakowsky, and Engel Lead Letter to Pompeo on Reuters Journalists Imprisoned in Burma Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Micheal Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Members Urges Strong Forest Management in Final Farm Bill Conference Report Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Energy Committee - Cantwell Urges Administration To Prioritize American Consumers When Pursuing LNG Export Policy Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm encouraged to see the FDA stepping up enforcement, action on this issue is long overdue. I'm going to keep pushing for additional strong action to protect our children and fight the epidemic of tobacco use among youth." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know the first years of a child's life are critical, yet many working families across our country don't have the resources. This is unacceptable--high quality, affordable child care should be available to all families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents won't pay more than they can for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. This is a national crisis. We must stand up for our children." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & a grandmother, it's hard to fathom the anguish of being separated from your child without a goodbye or without knowing where they are. I'm going to keep demanding answers & keep doing all I can to hold the Trump Administration accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
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