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July 18, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when millions of Americans have taken to the streets in recent months to demand action on gun violence, Judge Kavanaugh has taken a far more expansive interpretation of the Second Amendment, and has vigorously argued that assault weapons bans are unconstitutional." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I believed President Trump when he said he was determined to undermine patients' health care in order to satisfy right-wing special interests. Health care, especially for people with pre-existing conditions, is on the line with this nomination." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Rubio, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After President Trump's reckless summit w Putin, the last thing anyone who cares about our country should want is to put the Supreme Court in the hands of a Trump lackey. Given what we know about Trump's nominee, if he is appointed--that is exactly what would happen." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Because of our landmark environmental laws like the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act, our rivers are cleaner, our air is easier to breathe, and families are better protected than ever before." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If you believe that Citizens United was an awful decision that perverted the First Amendment & put shameful amounts of power into the hands of the mega-rich and the biggest corporations--join me in rejecting this nominee and demanding someone who will put ordinary voters first." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'd say it's unbelievable, but given President Trump's track record over the past 48 hours, sadly, it's not. Mr. President, you need to defend Americans, not President Putin." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pregnant women being detained in immigration facilities have reported miscarrying, bleeding for days without medical attention, & being told "this isn't a hospital" after requesting help. This is unconscionable, and I'm going to keep fighting to change it." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If anyone simply believes that everyone in this country should have fundamental rights and freedoms--no matter who they are or who they love--should join me in rejecting Judge Kavanaugh." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If you believe we should be taking the Russian election interference into U.S. elections seriously--join me in rejecting Judge Kavanaugh and demanding someone who would be truly independent and place an appropriate check on executive power." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If we can't stem the flow of dark, unaccountable money in politics and reverse the tide of the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations being allowed to have the loudest voices in our elections--we're going to keep running into massive challenges. #StopKavanaugh" Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to join my colleagues in making it clear just how high the stakes are when it comes to our nation's highest courts--for our families, for our communities, for our country--and for our future. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has systematically worked to roll back decades of progress through our courtrooms-- from the Supreme Court on down--which will have long-lasting impacts, stretching far beyond his time in the White House." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh would take us back to the days when common sense regulation didn't exist. He'd take us back to a time when an estimated 20 million gallons of sewage effluent flowed into Lake Washington -- every single day." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's record is clear. The facts are clear. He is an extreme pick who would be devastating for our country if confirmed--and we need to do everything we can to stop it." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After a change in policy from the Trump Administration, more pregnant women are being detained and shackled by immigration authorities. This policy is heartless and dangerous for women and infants. It needs to stop immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, U.S. Department of the Interior - Feinstein, Cantwell, Colleagues To Zinke: Eroding Key Safety, Environmental Protections Risks Coastal Economy Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 18, 2018 Murray, Blumenthal, ACOG Experts Speak Out Against Trump-Pence Efforts to Undermine Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H. Con. Res. Expressing the Sense of Congress That A Carbon Tax Would Be Detrimental to the United States Economy Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 18, 2018 Supporting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 18, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Grill Trump Administration for Ignoring Evidence and Experts, Opposing Resolution in Support of Breastfeeding Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 18, 2018 Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and Acting Commissioner Kautter - Clarify That Cheated or Defrauded Students Cannot Be Taxed on Loan Discharges Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 DelBene and Larsen Introduce Legislation to Invest in Small Fruit Research Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
July 17, 2018 Democrats Release Government Accountability Office Report on Lead in School Drinking Water Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - House & Senate Democratic Health Leaders Demand Trump Administration Work to Stabilize Insurance Markets Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 7 Sen. Tina Smith Leads Effort to Extend Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals Living in Minnesota, Across the Country Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 17, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Aid American Workers Harmed by Trump Administration's Trade War Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Invest in Small Fruit Research Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 54 Members of Congress Join Reps. Frankel, Torres, Roybal-allard in Letter Opposing Anti-immigrant State Department Nominee Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "It's so important that we continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable for the chaos and heartbreak it has caused for the thousands of children it has cruelly and needlessly separated from their parents." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is comforting news for Yolany & her son, but there is much more we need to do for the thousands of migrant parents--including those detained in WA--who are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their kids." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "So thankful to Leah for sharing her story of survival & working to help ensure others are able to get the care they need to seek justice. We won't stop until #SASCA is law and every hospital can provide proper care to sexual assault survivors." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "As President Trump & @BetsyDeVosED move to reverse the progress we've made to strengthen diversity in our classrooms, glad to see institutions across WA affirm the value of diversity in education & commit to keeping it alive on campuses across our state." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Another reason Congress must pass #SASCA--it's unacceptable that all across the US, countless survivors of sexual assault are turned away from hospitals that don't have the resources or trained staff to provide the care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "The world watched yesterday as President Trump showered praise upon the Russian President who directed the interference of our elections. It was deeply horrifying & alarming that our President failed to use that moment to push Putin to end his attacks on our country & elections." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump promised to pick #SCOTUS nominees who'd roll back families' health care. He picked Judge Kavanaugh--someone vetted by far-right groups to do just that. Trump clearly doesn't doubt Kavanaugh would strike down pre-existing condition protections. We shouldn't either." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on my Republican colleagues to stand w Democrats & people across the country by taking action to hold Russia accountable & protect our country from future attacks. And ask who--or what--is motivating our President." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Every child across WA deserves a fair shot at success, starting with a home where they feel safe & secure--so proud to support these major investments, & will continue working to find federal solutions to help end the crisis of youth homelessness in WA." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm about to discuss how President Trump's health care sabotage is raising families' premiums, even as he fails to address rising drug prices." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has ignored the public's overwhelming rejection to her extreme ideology, and instead continues to promote her privatization agenda, trying to shift taxpayer funds away from public schools." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to introduce a bipartisan #SASCA bill to provide sexual assault survivors the support & care they need--when a survivor goes to a hospital seeking treatment after an assault, they deserve respect, compassion, & a commitment to helping them get justice" Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reducing Health Care Costs: Eliminating Excess Health Care Spending and Improving Quality and Value for Patients Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Opening Statement of Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray Applauds Push for National Heat Stress Safety Standard Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray, Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Detaining and Shackling Pregnant Women Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Bipartisan BUILD Act Passes House Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Cantwell Calls for Investments in Recycling to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Sen. Maria Cantwell
Date Title Politician
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when millions of Americans have taken to the streets in recent months to demand action on gun violence, Judge Kavanaugh has taken a far more expansive interpretation of the Second Amendment, and has vigorously argued that assault weapons bans are unconstitutional." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I believed President Trump when he said he was determined to undermine patients' health care in order to satisfy right-wing special interests. Health care, especially for people with pre-existing conditions, is on the line with this nomination." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Rubio, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After President Trump's reckless summit w Putin, the last thing anyone who cares about our country should want is to put the Supreme Court in the hands of a Trump lackey. Given what we know about Trump's nominee, if he is appointed--that is exactly what would happen." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Because of our landmark environmental laws like the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act, our rivers are cleaner, our air is easier to breathe, and families are better protected than ever before." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If you believe that Citizens United was an awful decision that perverted the First Amendment & put shameful amounts of power into the hands of the mega-rich and the biggest corporations--join me in rejecting this nominee and demanding someone who will put ordinary voters first." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'd say it's unbelievable, but given President Trump's track record over the past 48 hours, sadly, it's not. Mr. President, you need to defend Americans, not President Putin." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pregnant women being detained in immigration facilities have reported miscarrying, bleeding for days without medical attention, & being told "this isn't a hospital" after requesting help. This is unconscionable, and I'm going to keep fighting to change it." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If anyone simply believes that everyone in this country should have fundamental rights and freedoms--no matter who they are or who they love--should join me in rejecting Judge Kavanaugh." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If you believe we should be taking the Russian election interference into U.S. elections seriously--join me in rejecting Judge Kavanaugh and demanding someone who would be truly independent and place an appropriate check on executive power." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "If we can't stem the flow of dark, unaccountable money in politics and reverse the tide of the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations being allowed to have the loudest voices in our elections--we're going to keep running into massive challenges. #StopKavanaugh" Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to join my colleagues in making it clear just how high the stakes are when it comes to our nation's highest courts--for our families, for our communities, for our country--and for our future. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has systematically worked to roll back decades of progress through our courtrooms-- from the Supreme Court on down--which will have long-lasting impacts, stretching far beyond his time in the White House." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh would take us back to the days when common sense regulation didn't exist. He'd take us back to a time when an estimated 20 million gallons of sewage effluent flowed into Lake Washington -- every single day." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's record is clear. The facts are clear. He is an extreme pick who would be devastating for our country if confirmed--and we need to do everything we can to stop it." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After a change in policy from the Trump Administration, more pregnant women are being detained and shackled by immigration authorities. This policy is heartless and dangerous for women and infants. It needs to stop immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, U.S. Department of the Interior - Feinstein, Cantwell, Colleagues To Zinke: Eroding Key Safety, Environmental Protections Risks Coastal Economy Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 18, 2018 Murray, Blumenthal, ACOG Experts Speak Out Against Trump-Pence Efforts to Undermine Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H. Con. Res. Expressing the Sense of Congress That A Carbon Tax Would Be Detrimental to the United States Economy Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 18, 2018 Supporting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 18, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Grill Trump Administration for Ignoring Evidence and Experts, Opposing Resolution in Support of Breastfeeding Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 18, 2018 Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and Acting Commissioner Kautter - Clarify That Cheated or Defrauded Students Cannot Be Taxed on Loan Discharges Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 DelBene and Larsen Introduce Legislation to Invest in Small Fruit Research Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
July 17, 2018 Democrats Release Government Accountability Office Report on Lead in School Drinking Water Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - House & Senate Democratic Health Leaders Demand Trump Administration Work to Stabilize Insurance Markets Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 7 Sen. Tina Smith Leads Effort to Extend Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals Living in Minnesota, Across the Country Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 17, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Aid American Workers Harmed by Trump Administration's Trade War Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Invest in Small Fruit Research Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 54 Members of Congress Join Reps. Frankel, Torres, Roybal-allard in Letter Opposing Anti-immigrant State Department Nominee Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "It's so important that we continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable for the chaos and heartbreak it has caused for the thousands of children it has cruelly and needlessly separated from their parents." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is comforting news for Yolany & her son, but there is much more we need to do for the thousands of migrant parents--including those detained in WA--who are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their kids." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "So thankful to Leah for sharing her story of survival & working to help ensure others are able to get the care they need to seek justice. We won't stop until #SASCA is law and every hospital can provide proper care to sexual assault survivors." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "As President Trump & @BetsyDeVosED move to reverse the progress we've made to strengthen diversity in our classrooms, glad to see institutions across WA affirm the value of diversity in education & commit to keeping it alive on campuses across our state." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Another reason Congress must pass #SASCA--it's unacceptable that all across the US, countless survivors of sexual assault are turned away from hospitals that don't have the resources or trained staff to provide the care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "The world watched yesterday as President Trump showered praise upon the Russian President who directed the interference of our elections. It was deeply horrifying & alarming that our President failed to use that moment to push Putin to end his attacks on our country & elections." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump promised to pick #SCOTUS nominees who'd roll back families' health care. He picked Judge Kavanaugh--someone vetted by far-right groups to do just that. Trump clearly doesn't doubt Kavanaugh would strike down pre-existing condition protections. We shouldn't either." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on my Republican colleagues to stand w Democrats & people across the country by taking action to hold Russia accountable & protect our country from future attacks. And ask who--or what--is motivating our President." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Every child across WA deserves a fair shot at success, starting with a home where they feel safe & secure--so proud to support these major investments, & will continue working to find federal solutions to help end the crisis of youth homelessness in WA." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm about to discuss how President Trump's health care sabotage is raising families' premiums, even as he fails to address rising drug prices." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has ignored the public's overwhelming rejection to her extreme ideology, and instead continues to promote her privatization agenda, trying to shift taxpayer funds away from public schools." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to introduce a bipartisan #SASCA bill to provide sexual assault survivors the support & care they need--when a survivor goes to a hospital seeking treatment after an assault, they deserve respect, compassion, & a commitment to helping them get justice" Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reducing Health Care Costs: Eliminating Excess Health Care Spending and Improving Quality and Value for Patients Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Opening Statement of Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray Applauds Push for National Heat Stress Safety Standard Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray, Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Detaining and Shackling Pregnant Women Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Bipartisan BUILD Act Passes House Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Cantwell Calls for Investments in Recycling to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Sen.Maria Cantwell
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