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May 3, 2018 Tweet - "Note to former Secretary Price: The truth isn't like your taxpayer-funded travel--you can't just charter your way to a new destination after accidentally admitting that Republicans are increasing people's health care costs." Sen. Patty Murray
May 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Push for 90-day Comment Period on New EPA "Selective Science" Policy Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 3, 2018 Cantwell Applauds The Opening Of Hanford Workforce Engagement Center In Remarks, Senator Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Hanford Workers Sen. Maria Cantwell
May 3, 2018 Tweet - "We should be doing everything to ensure all women have access to STEM education & careers--and the fact that these young girls experienced anything but congratulations, is heartbreaking. India, Mikayla, & Bria: I'm so proud of you, and I'm excited to see what you do next." Sen. Patty Murray
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't have child care, you can't get a job." Watch these moms share their stories on what it's like to be a working parent who struggles to find and afford child care." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED still doesn't seem to get it--the Secretary of Education should listen to our teachers and parents and stand up for public education." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "I hope we can step back and look at what's right for kids in the long term. And I hope @BetsyDeVosED will come to realize that means serious investments in public education and support for our teachers and schools." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "The response to our letter to @USDOL & @BLS_gov requesting data on sexual harassment in the workplace was wholly inadequate. I hope the Department will rethink its refusal to look into this issue." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If @BLS_gov really takes workplace sexual harassment "very seriously" it should commit to collecting data on this issue--instead they told us it would be "complex and costly." Workers and women deserve better." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "It has been clear that Republican sabotage will cause health care premiums to skyrocket, I'm glad former Secretary Price is finally willing to admit these efforts are going to make care less affordable for families." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à" Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John McCain and the Hon. Jack Reed - Senator Markey Votes Against Funding for New, So-Called "Low-Yield" Nuclear Weapon Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the President Donald Trump - Demand Answers for the Trump Administration's Pitiful Rate of Refugee Resettlement Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Glad former Secretary Price finally admitted the impact of Republicans' health care sabotage--higher costs for patients and families." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Had a great time today visiting the staff & children at @WWU's AS Child Development Center. It's up to all of us to ensure our next generation of thinkers, workers & leaders are prepared for the challenges of the future--and that starts with giving them a solid educational start." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Now that former Secretary Price has admitted Republican health care sabotage will drive up prices. Republicans should drop the partisanship and work with Democrats to repair as much of the damage they've done as possible." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Investing in our youngest learners and the teachers who care for them is not only the right thing to do, it is a smart investment for our economy and our future." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 AFT Voices - Every Young Learner Deserves Affordable, High-Quality Education Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated getting a chance to chat w student parents at @WWU & learning more about how having access to high-quality, affordable child care has impacted their education--more reason we must keep working to make our #ChildCare4All bill a reality." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Some parents want to work, but can't even make it to an interview because they don't have reliable, affordable, high-quality child care. #ChildCare4All is the right thing to do for families, communities, and the economy." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Senator Murray Responds to Former Health Secretary's Admission that Republican Health Care Sabotage Will Raise Costs Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Letter to Karen Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director of the Army National Military Cemeteries - Kilmer, Shea-Porter, Taylor Urge Approval of Thresher Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
May 1, 2018 Senator Murray Reintroduces Bill to Assist Rural Communities Affected by Devastating Wildfires Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Young, Durbin Lead Letter Urging Support for International Affairs Funding to Protect National Security Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Renew Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Democratic Leader, the Hon. Bob Corker, Chairman of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee, and the Hon. Robert Menendez, Ranking Member of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee - Keep Congress Fully Informed about North Korea Negotiations Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country, families are struggling to find and afford high-quality preschool. Find out some of the challenges here" Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "We have made a promise to veterans that in exchange for risking their lives to defend our democracy, we will take care of them. By maintaining a viable, government-run & veteran-focused system such as the VA, we keep our promise to those who have served" Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "Remember just months ago when Republicans in Congress jammed through a massive giveaway to the wealthiest families & corporations? Now many of the same lawmakers are working to cut vital investments to SNAP that help provide food to families in need" Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The newly appointed director of @CDCgov has limited public health experience, particularly in a leadership role, yet he was hired through a restricted process for experts and paid more than his peers and predecessors. I'm asking @HHSgov for answers" Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "A federal judge paused President Trump's reckless efforts to end the DACA program last week, but it's no substitute for legislative action. It's past time for Republican leaders in Congress to work w Democrats to write permanent protections for Dreamers into our laws." Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "Almost half of 3- and 4-year-olds are not enrolled in high quality preschool programs. This impacts our youngest learners' ability to start kindergarten prepared for success." Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Assist Students Harmed by Closure of ITT Tech Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Legislation to #HonorGleason with Congressional Gold Medal Reaches Half of Needed Senate Cosponsors Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen. Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in 2018, mothers in the United States are greater at risk of death during childbirth than women in any other developed nation" Sen. Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "Every person should be able to go to work without putting their life or safety at risk. This Workers Memorial Day, we must honor those who lost their lives and commit to keep fighting for better health and safety standards across the country. #1uSafety" Sen. Patty Murray
April 27, 2018 Jayapal Delivers for Seattle in FAA Bill Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 27, 2018 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Explanation for CMS' Views Related to Unique Legal Status of Tribes Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to Mr. Major L. Clark, III, Acting Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy - Urges Study of Tariffs' Impact on Small Businesses Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 27, 2018 House Overwhelmingly Passes Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon Mac Thornberry, Chair of House Armed Services Committee, the Hon Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon Kay Granger, Chair of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and the Hon Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Larsen, Estes Call for Full Acquisition of 18 Aerial Refueling Tankers Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Date Title Politician
May 3, 2018 Tweet - "Note to former Secretary Price: The truth isn't like your taxpayer-funded travel--you can't just charter your way to a new destination after accidentally admitting that Republicans are increasing people's health care costs." Sen.Patty Murray
May 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Push for 90-day Comment Period on New EPA "Selective Science" Policy Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 3, 2018 Cantwell Applauds The Opening Of Hanford Workforce Engagement Center In Remarks, Senator Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Hanford Workers Sen.Maria Cantwell
May 3, 2018 Tweet - "We should be doing everything to ensure all women have access to STEM education & careers--and the fact that these young girls experienced anything but congratulations, is heartbreaking. India, Mikayla, & Bria: I'm so proud of you, and I'm excited to see what you do next." Sen.Patty Murray
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't have child care, you can't get a job." Watch these moms share their stories on what it's like to be a working parent who struggles to find and afford child care." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED still doesn't seem to get it--the Secretary of Education should listen to our teachers and parents and stand up for public education." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "I hope we can step back and look at what's right for kids in the long term. And I hope @BetsyDeVosED will come to realize that means serious investments in public education and support for our teachers and schools." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "The response to our letter to @USDOL & @BLS_gov requesting data on sexual harassment in the workplace was wholly inadequate. I hope the Department will rethink its refusal to look into this issue." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If @BLS_gov really takes workplace sexual harassment "very seriously" it should commit to collecting data on this issue--instead they told us it would be "complex and costly." Workers and women deserve better." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "It has been clear that Republican sabotage will cause health care premiums to skyrocket, I'm glad former Secretary Price is finally willing to admit these efforts are going to make care less affordable for families." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à" Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John McCain and the Hon. Jack Reed - Senator Markey Votes Against Funding for New, So-Called "Low-Yield" Nuclear Weapon Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the President Donald Trump - Demand Answers for the Trump Administration's Pitiful Rate of Refugee Resettlement Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Glad former Secretary Price finally admitted the impact of Republicans' health care sabotage--higher costs for patients and families." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Had a great time today visiting the staff & children at @WWU's AS Child Development Center. It's up to all of us to ensure our next generation of thinkers, workers & leaders are prepared for the challenges of the future--and that starts with giving them a solid educational start." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Now that former Secretary Price has admitted Republican health care sabotage will drive up prices. Republicans should drop the partisanship and work with Democrats to repair as much of the damage they've done as possible." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Investing in our youngest learners and the teachers who care for them is not only the right thing to do, it is a smart investment for our economy and our future." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 AFT Voices - Every Young Learner Deserves Affordable, High-Quality Education Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated getting a chance to chat w student parents at @WWU & learning more about how having access to high-quality, affordable child care has impacted their education--more reason we must keep working to make our #ChildCare4All bill a reality." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Some parents want to work, but can't even make it to an interview because they don't have reliable, affordable, high-quality child care. #ChildCare4All is the right thing to do for families, communities, and the economy." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Senator Murray Responds to Former Health Secretary's Admission that Republican Health Care Sabotage Will Raise Costs Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Letter to Karen Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director of the Army National Military Cemeteries - Kilmer, Shea-Porter, Taylor Urge Approval of Thresher Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
May 1, 2018 Senator Murray Reintroduces Bill to Assist Rural Communities Affected by Devastating Wildfires Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Young, Durbin Lead Letter Urging Support for International Affairs Funding to Protect National Security Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Renew Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Democratic Leader, the Hon. Bob Corker, Chairman of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee, and the Hon. Robert Menendez, Ranking Member of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee - Keep Congress Fully Informed about North Korea Negotiations Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country, families are struggling to find and afford high-quality preschool. Find out some of the challenges here" Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "We have made a promise to veterans that in exchange for risking their lives to defend our democracy, we will take care of them. By maintaining a viable, government-run & veteran-focused system such as the VA, we keep our promise to those who have served" Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "Remember just months ago when Republicans in Congress jammed through a massive giveaway to the wealthiest families & corporations? Now many of the same lawmakers are working to cut vital investments to SNAP that help provide food to families in need" Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The newly appointed director of @CDCgov has limited public health experience, particularly in a leadership role, yet he was hired through a restricted process for experts and paid more than his peers and predecessors. I'm asking @HHSgov for answers" Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "A federal judge paused President Trump's reckless efforts to end the DACA program last week, but it's no substitute for legislative action. It's past time for Republican leaders in Congress to work w Democrats to write permanent protections for Dreamers into our laws." Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "Almost half of 3- and 4-year-olds are not enrolled in high quality preschool programs. This impacts our youngest learners' ability to start kindergarten prepared for success." Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Assist Students Harmed by Closure of ITT Tech Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Legislation to #HonorGleason with Congressional Gold Medal Reaches Half of Needed Senate Cosponsors Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen.Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in 2018, mothers in the United States are greater at risk of death during childbirth than women in any other developed nation" Sen.Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "Every person should be able to go to work without putting their life or safety at risk. This Workers Memorial Day, we must honor those who lost their lives and commit to keep fighting for better health and safety standards across the country. #1uSafety" Sen.Patty Murray
April 27, 2018 Jayapal Delivers for Seattle in FAA Bill Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 27, 2018 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Explanation for CMS' Views Related to Unique Legal Status of Tribes Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to Mr. Major L. Clark, III, Acting Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy - Urges Study of Tariffs' Impact on Small Businesses Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 27, 2018 House Overwhelmingly Passes Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon Mac Thornberry, Chair of House Armed Services Committee, the Hon Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon Kay Granger, Chair of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and the Hon Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Larsen, Estes Call for Full Acquisition of 18 Aerial Refueling Tankers Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
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