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Jan. 3, 2019 Newhouse Sworn in to Represent Fourth Congressional District in 116th Congress Rep. Dan Newhouse
Jan. 2, 2019 Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 26, 2018 Smith Statement on President Trump's Reckless Decision to Deny the United States an Orderly Defense Transition by Requiring Secretary Mattis to Depart Early Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 22, 2018 Partial Government Shutdown Will Hurt Washington Communities Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 22, 2018 Partial Government Shutdown Will Hurt Washington Communities Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Larsen Calls on President Trump to Step Up Efforts to Combat Ebola and Protect National Security Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 Larsen Supports Historic Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, the Hon. Seema Verma, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Shaheen Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 President Trump Signs Farm Bill into Law Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Urges FAA Action on Highline Amendment Guidance Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel K. Elwell - Smith Urges FAA Action on Highline Amendment Guidance Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Statement in Support of the First Step Act Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Larsen Calls on President Trump to Step Up Efforts to Combat Ebola and Protect National Security Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Newhouse Statement on President Trump Signing 2018 Farm Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 20, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Secretary Mattis' Service Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Statement on Resignation of Secretary of Defense Mattis Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Cantwell Applauds Signing of Lynnwood Link Final Agreement Work on light rail extension expected to start in early 2019 Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 20, 2018 Servicemembers Can Be Charged Cancellation Fees When they Deploy; Cantwell, Fischer Secure Fix Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith and Thornberry on Syria Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Congress Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Award Spokane Native Steve Gleason with Congressional Gold Medal Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "It's clear that Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is more interested in pandering to the NRA than listen to the students, parents, and teachers she is supposed to serve. This is an insult to our students." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We must keep shining a spotlight on the ongoing threat of sexual assault and harassment on the job. With the results of this report, I'm urging all of my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to join me in working to make workplaces safe for everyone." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Passing the #FirstStepAct is an important step toward improving a criminal justice system that too often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction, and communities of color." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Patients don't want to go back to the days when insurance companies had the power & could discriminate against them based on age, gender, or pre-existing conditions. Let's be absolutely clear--if this blatantly partisan legal threat goes into effect, that's the whole ball game." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Nomination of Chai Feldblum Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to Office of Personnel Management - Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 19, 2018 Conveying Certain Facilities, Easements, and Rights-Of-Way to Kennewick Irrigation District Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the President - Senators Cantwell, Murray Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 19, 2018 Public Lands Package Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I know how much all of you care about women and all workers' ability to fight back against sexual harassment on the job and stand up for their rights--so I wanted to make sure you knew about a real threat to those rights that I'm fighting here in the Senate." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "We heard that Republicans cared about protections for people with pre-existing conditions & that they wanted to keep them in place. But we also watched President Trump & his party seize every opportunity to sabotage health care. Actions speak louder than words. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is an important first step toward improving the criminal justice system in our country--and I am glad we are taking it. #FirstStepAct" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Families have been worried all year about the GOP's continued attempts to sabotage their health care--and they made it absolutely clear they wanted it to STOP. But the attacks on health care haven't stopped--and this blatantly partisan GOP lawsuit takes these attacks even further." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 As Impact of #MeToo Movement Grows in Washington State and Nationwide, New Report From Senator Murray Shines Spotlight On Sexual Assault, Harassment In Key Industries; Recommends Next Steps To Stop Harassment For All Workers Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "As more and more brave women and men share their stories of harassment in the workplace, I asked my staff to help explore the ways in which survivors' stories are leading to change, as well as the large gaps that still remain" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "For too long, women and men tolerated harassment because they felt the issue was too systemic and pervasive for them to make a difference. I refuse to allow that to continue to happen." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I joined @Sen_JoeManchin and Senator @RonWyden to call on Republicans to: - choose right over wrong - choose common sense over chaos - choose patients and families over partisanship People across this country have made it clear they're tired of the GOP health care sabotage." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Senator Murray Statement on School Safety Commission: "It is insulting to students, parents, and teachers that Secretary DeVos wasted this opportunity" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Right in the middle of the holidays, and looking ahead to the new year, people with pre-existing conditions are once again wondering whether the protections they rely on to afford coverage will stay in place." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From rolling back protections for our US monuments, to advancing a foreign mining project in WA state, Mr. Zinke was anything but a Theodore Roosevelt-like leader on conservation. We need someone at Interior who will put the environment first." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "By reforming sentencing for low-level non-violent offenders, moving toward rehabilitation for people convicted of crimes involving drug use, & other important reforms in the #FirstStepAct, we can take an initial step to truly keeping our communities safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I call on every woman, man, mom, dad, sexual assault survivor, & anyone else who cares about campus safety & preventing sexual assault to make your voices heard & demand that Secretary DeVos rescind this proposal. Keep speaking out--tell @BetsyDeVosED to keep her #HandsOffIX." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Despite all of the evidence and basic common sense, @BetsyDeVosED is trying to make the case that it's not weapons of war in schools that make students unsafe, but rather the true danger is schools' attempts to fight racism and protect students' privacy. This is mind-boggling." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "It's clear that @BetsyDeVosED is more interested in pandering to the NRA than listening to the students, parents, and teachers she is supposed to serve." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I will never get to remember my college graduation day without remembering that I had to share the stage with the man who raped me." - Jess Davidson @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules will sweep sexual assault under the rug--we should be protecting students, not schools. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A lot of good people are fighting to ensure that nothing about your care will change. But all of this should be a reminder that Republicans will never stop trying to undo all that." - @BarackObama Together, we have to keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Tens of millions of people are worried once again about the future of their health care. Now is the time for every Republican who claimed in November to support pre-existing conditions protections & affordable health care to drop the politics and show they mean it." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We have an opportunity now to take an important first step toward improving a criminal justice system that often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction & communities of color with the #FirstStepAct--I hope we take it." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This latest GOP health care threat makes it even more important that they join Democrats to stop this ruling from hurting families. I'm going to keep calling on them to work with us to stop this ruling, lower costs, & repair all the damage President Trump's sabotage has caused." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, President Trump said he would be "proud" to shut the government down over his wasteful border wall and would take the blame for it--but I'm hoping that Republicans decide to work with us to fund our government and avoid a completely unnecessary #TrumpShutdown." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "1/ I know how much so many of you care about women and all workers' ability to fight back against sexual harassment on the job and stand up for their rights--so I wanted to make sure you knew about a real threat to those rights this week..." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Senate made it clear to President Trump and his administration that they must uphold American values around the world and make clear that this egregious violation of human rights will not be tolerated." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Sec. Zinke's legacy at Interior will be known for scandal after scandal & selling out to special interests. I'm glad he's leaving--and I hope President Trump bows to public pressure & nominates someone who will put people & the environment ahead of corporations & special interests" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Senator Murray Statement on Secretary Ryan Zinke's Resignation from the U.S. Department of the Interior Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Senior House Democrats Send Letter to DHS Inspector General Demanding Answers in Tragedy of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died in Customs and Border Protection Custody Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - House Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Administration Following Death of 7-Year Old Child in CBP Custody Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Call on Federal Government to Include Firefighters in Studies on Health Effects of Exposure to PFAS Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Let me be clear: this blatantly partisan legal threat shows it's time for every single Republican who claimed this November they care about pre-ex and affordable health care, to prove it by showing leadership, dropping the partisan politics & ensuring people aren't hurt." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: this partisan legal threat ruling doesn't change the fact that if you need health care, you can enroll tomorrow. Don't let Republican political games get in the way of signing up for coverage." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Senator Murray: "Blatantly Partisan" Republican Legal Threat Once Again Jeopardizes Pre-Ex Protections; Families' Health Care Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Our vote to strengthen protections in Congress against harassment was long overdue and an important first step--but there is much more work ahead here and nationwide to make sure that every worker is safe, respected, and treated equally." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to Republicans' nonstop effort to jeopardize health care in our country, tens of millions of people are worried once again about what the future holds for their health care coverage." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect care for every patient and family in our country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Joint Statement Responding to WA Governor's Announcement of Taxpayer Funds to Consider Breaching Snake River Dams Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Senate Passes Smith Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 3, 2019 Newhouse Sworn in to Represent Fourth Congressional District in 116th Congress Rep.Dan Newhouse
Jan. 2, 2019 Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 26, 2018 Smith Statement on President Trump's Reckless Decision to Deny the United States an Orderly Defense Transition by Requiring Secretary Mattis to Depart Early Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 22, 2018 Partial Government Shutdown Will Hurt Washington Communities Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 22, 2018 Partial Government Shutdown Will Hurt Washington Communities Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Larsen Calls on President Trump to Step Up Efforts to Combat Ebola and Protect National Security Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 Larsen Supports Historic Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, the Hon. Seema Verma, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Shaheen Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 President Trump Signs Farm Bill into Law Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Urges FAA Action on Highline Amendment Guidance Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel K. Elwell - Smith Urges FAA Action on Highline Amendment Guidance Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Statement in Support of the First Step Act Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Larsen Calls on President Trump to Step Up Efforts to Combat Ebola and Protect National Security Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Newhouse Statement on President Trump Signing 2018 Farm Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 20, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Secretary Mattis' Service Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Statement on Resignation of Secretary of Defense Mattis Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Cantwell Applauds Signing of Lynnwood Link Final Agreement Work on light rail extension expected to start in early 2019 Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 20, 2018 Servicemembers Can Be Charged Cancellation Fees When they Deploy; Cantwell, Fischer Secure Fix Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith and Thornberry on Syria Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Congress Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Award Spokane Native Steve Gleason with Congressional Gold Medal Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "It's clear that Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is more interested in pandering to the NRA than listen to the students, parents, and teachers she is supposed to serve. This is an insult to our students." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We must keep shining a spotlight on the ongoing threat of sexual assault and harassment on the job. With the results of this report, I'm urging all of my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to join me in working to make workplaces safe for everyone." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Passing the #FirstStepAct is an important step toward improving a criminal justice system that too often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction, and communities of color." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Patients don't want to go back to the days when insurance companies had the power & could discriminate against them based on age, gender, or pre-existing conditions. Let's be absolutely clear--if this blatantly partisan legal threat goes into effect, that's the whole ball game." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Nomination of Chai Feldblum Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to Office of Personnel Management - Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 19, 2018 Conveying Certain Facilities, Easements, and Rights-Of-Way to Kennewick Irrigation District Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the President - Senators Cantwell, Murray Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 19, 2018 Public Lands Package Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I know how much all of you care about women and all workers' ability to fight back against sexual harassment on the job and stand up for their rights--so I wanted to make sure you knew about a real threat to those rights that I'm fighting here in the Senate." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "We heard that Republicans cared about protections for people with pre-existing conditions & that they wanted to keep them in place. But we also watched President Trump & his party seize every opportunity to sabotage health care. Actions speak louder than words. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is an important first step toward improving the criminal justice system in our country--and I am glad we are taking it. #FirstStepAct" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Families have been worried all year about the GOP's continued attempts to sabotage their health care--and they made it absolutely clear they wanted it to STOP. But the attacks on health care haven't stopped--and this blatantly partisan GOP lawsuit takes these attacks even further." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 As Impact of #MeToo Movement Grows in Washington State and Nationwide, New Report From Senator Murray Shines Spotlight On Sexual Assault, Harassment In Key Industries; Recommends Next Steps To Stop Harassment For All Workers Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "As more and more brave women and men share their stories of harassment in the workplace, I asked my staff to help explore the ways in which survivors' stories are leading to change, as well as the large gaps that still remain" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "For too long, women and men tolerated harassment because they felt the issue was too systemic and pervasive for them to make a difference. I refuse to allow that to continue to happen." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I joined @Sen_JoeManchin and Senator @RonWyden to call on Republicans to: - choose right over wrong - choose common sense over chaos - choose patients and families over partisanship People across this country have made it clear they're tired of the GOP health care sabotage." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Senator Murray Statement on School Safety Commission: "It is insulting to students, parents, and teachers that Secretary DeVos wasted this opportunity" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Right in the middle of the holidays, and looking ahead to the new year, people with pre-existing conditions are once again wondering whether the protections they rely on to afford coverage will stay in place." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From rolling back protections for our US monuments, to advancing a foreign mining project in WA state, Mr. Zinke was anything but a Theodore Roosevelt-like leader on conservation. We need someone at Interior who will put the environment first." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "By reforming sentencing for low-level non-violent offenders, moving toward rehabilitation for people convicted of crimes involving drug use, & other important reforms in the #FirstStepAct, we can take an initial step to truly keeping our communities safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I call on every woman, man, mom, dad, sexual assault survivor, & anyone else who cares about campus safety & preventing sexual assault to make your voices heard & demand that Secretary DeVos rescind this proposal. Keep speaking out--tell @BetsyDeVosED to keep her #HandsOffIX." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Despite all of the evidence and basic common sense, @BetsyDeVosED is trying to make the case that it's not weapons of war in schools that make students unsafe, but rather the true danger is schools' attempts to fight racism and protect students' privacy. This is mind-boggling." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "It's clear that @BetsyDeVosED is more interested in pandering to the NRA than listening to the students, parents, and teachers she is supposed to serve." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I will never get to remember my college graduation day without remembering that I had to share the stage with the man who raped me." - Jess Davidson @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules will sweep sexual assault under the rug--we should be protecting students, not schools. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We need someone to lead the Department of Interior who will put people & the environment first, ahead of the corporations & special interests that view our public lands & natural resources not as something to be preserved, but solely to be used for profit." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A lot of good people are fighting to ensure that nothing about your care will change. But all of this should be a reminder that Republicans will never stop trying to undo all that." - @BarackObama Together, we have to keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Tens of millions of people are worried once again about the future of their health care. Now is the time for every Republican who claimed in November to support pre-existing conditions protections & affordable health care to drop the politics and show they mean it." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We have an opportunity now to take an important first step toward improving a criminal justice system that often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction & communities of color with the #FirstStepAct--I hope we take it." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This latest GOP health care threat makes it even more important that they join Democrats to stop this ruling from hurting families. I'm going to keep calling on them to work with us to stop this ruling, lower costs, & repair all the damage President Trump's sabotage has caused." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, President Trump said he would be "proud" to shut the government down over his wasteful border wall and would take the blame for it--but I'm hoping that Republicans decide to work with us to fund our government and avoid a completely unnecessary #TrumpShutdown." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "1/ I know how much so many of you care about women and all workers' ability to fight back against sexual harassment on the job and stand up for their rights--so I wanted to make sure you knew about a real threat to those rights this week..." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Senate made it clear to President Trump and his administration that they must uphold American values around the world and make clear that this egregious violation of human rights will not be tolerated." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Sec. Zinke's legacy at Interior will be known for scandal after scandal & selling out to special interests. I'm glad he's leaving--and I hope President Trump bows to public pressure & nominates someone who will put people & the environment ahead of corporations & special interests" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Senator Murray Statement on Secretary Ryan Zinke's Resignation from the U.S. Department of the Interior Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Senior House Democrats Send Letter to DHS Inspector General Demanding Answers in Tragedy of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died in Customs and Border Protection Custody Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - House Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Administration Following Death of 7-Year Old Child in CBP Custody Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Call on Federal Government to Include Firefighters in Studies on Health Effects of Exposure to PFAS Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Let me be clear: this blatantly partisan legal threat shows it's time for every single Republican who claimed this November they care about pre-ex and affordable health care, to prove it by showing leadership, dropping the partisan politics & ensuring people aren't hurt." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: this partisan legal threat ruling doesn't change the fact that if you need health care, you can enroll tomorrow. Don't let Republican political games get in the way of signing up for coverage." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Senator Murray: "Blatantly Partisan" Republican Legal Threat Once Again Jeopardizes Pre-Ex Protections; Families' Health Care Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Our vote to strengthen protections in Congress against harassment was long overdue and an important first step--but there is much more work ahead here and nationwide to make sure that every worker is safe, respected, and treated equally." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to Republicans' nonstop effort to jeopardize health care in our country, tens of millions of people are worried once again about what the future holds for their health care coverage." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect care for every patient and family in our country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Joint Statement Responding to WA Governor's Announcement of Taxpayer Funds to Consider Breaching Snake River Dams Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Senate Passes Smith Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep.Adam Smith, ...
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