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Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Time & again Republicans have focused on rolling back protections for patients for pre-existing conditions. People across the country have rejected this backwards attempt to sabotage health care. We must continue to protect patients and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate HELP Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Health Care Transparency Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Cantwell Challenges Zinke's Decision To Roll Back Rule That Prevents Waste And Saves Taxpayers Money Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We know transparency can help make improvements in health care, but unfortunately instead of increasing transparency President Trump's sabotage has only increased chaos and made it harder for families to get the care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "People in Washington are seeing the impacts of President Trump's trade war. That's why I will continue working to put an end to these tariffs and continue to call for trade deals that work for everyone--our growers, exporters, & workers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Transparency can do a lot to help patients and families, but it's not enough on its own to fix President Trump's health care sabotage. We need common sense solutions that actually make a difference, drive down costs, and roll back the damage President Trump has done." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Senator Murray on Proposed Cuts to Refugee Admissions: Trump Abdicating Our Country's Long-Held Values and Rebuking National Security Experts Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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 - "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 - "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 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. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Patty Murray
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 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh 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 Newhouse Statement on Water Resources Legislation and Yakima Basin Project Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 14, 2018 An Economy That's Only Getting Stronger 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 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. 13, 2018 Newhouse Statement on House Approval of Funding for Hanford, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Address Mental Health Provider Shortage Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 13, 2018 Duffy, Newhouse Introduce Legislation to Delist the Gray Wolf Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 Cantwell Secures "Early Action" Infrastructure Provision in Water Package Sen. Maria Cantwell
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 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 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Address Retirement Gap, Bolster Women's Financial Security 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
Sept. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on Yemen Certification Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "It's not surprising that @BetsyDeVosED would have the gall to try to sneak guns into schools through a program intended to support students and provide academic enrichment opportunities, but I'm going to stand with students, teachers, and parents across the country to fight it." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Jayapal Testimony at Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division's Listening Session on the Overtime Rule Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Every student deserves the right to learn in a safe environment, and it's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosEd is considering such a big step backward when it comes to finally addressing our nation's campus sexual assault crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country are speaking out against Judge Kavanaugh, who would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade and end protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. They know what's at stake and I'm calling on Republicans to listen. #StopKavanaugh" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "We still have a lot of work to do to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid crisis, but this is a good step forward in doing all we can to stop opioids from coming into our country from China and other foreign manufacturers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers from Lighthizer on Trade Talks with Canada, Mexico Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 10, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has a clear responsibility to protect students, but this most recent proposal will only increase the risk of leaving students & taxpayers to foot the bill while executives at collapsing institutions walked away with millions in profits." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump is cruelly misguided if he thinks the problem here is that his Administration can't detain children long enough." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Make no mistake, in the Supreme Court fight, families' health care and protections for people with pre-existing conditions are at stake. Families across the country know this isn't a matter of partisan politics--it's a matter of life and death." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 7, 2018 Reps. LaHood, DelBene Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Small Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Reps. DelBene, LaHood Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Small Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Smith Statement Opposing the Community Security and Safety Act of 2018 Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Young, Brown Lead Senators in Urging Administration to Invest in Efforts to Defeat Tuberculosis Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen and the Hon. Alex Azar - 64 Members of Congress Urge DHS and HHS Secretaries to Support Flores Settlement Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Pay Congressional Interns Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 6, 2018 HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna, CPC Co-Chair Mark Pocan announce plan to introduce a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from the war in Yemen Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Rep. Jayapal On Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed From Senior Trump Administration Official Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, The Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member - House Dems: Kavanaugh's Lifetime Appointment to the Supreme Court Threatens First Amendment Freedoms, Jeffersonian Separation of Church and State Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Harris, Feinstein, Murray Lead Senate Democrats in Letter to Protect Safety Laws for Truck Drivers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Armed Services Ranking Member Smith and Key Appropriators Oppose Trump Plan to Spend Military Readiness and Infrastructure Funds on Border Wall Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago, President Trump & AG Sessions made the decision to pull the rug out from under 800,000 DREAMers by ending the #DACA program. Today, let's recommit to continuing to fight to protect DREAMers & all those who call America home." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans are doing everything possible, using every tool they have, to undermine health care for families and take away protections for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2018 Larsen, Castro, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Measure to Promote International Commerce Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is leading the way in building an economy that works for all, through higher and more fair wages, worker protections, and the right to organize. #BestStatestoWork https://policy-practice.oxfamamerica.org/work/poverty-in-the-us/best-states-to-work/ …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - With the Number of Refugees Permitted to Come to the U.S. on Pace for Lowest Number on Record, Senators Call on Trump Administration to Step Up Efforts and Honor America's Legacy as a Safe Haven for Families Fleeing Persecution Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Kirsjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Speier and Colleagues Send Letter to DHS Urging Action to Reunite Families Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Murray: "It's Shameful And Appalling That Secretary DeVos Is Considering Issuing A Rule Would Make It Harder For Students To Seek Justice" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Time & again Republicans have focused on rolling back protections for patients for pre-existing conditions. People across the country have rejected this backwards attempt to sabotage health care. We must continue to protect patients and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate HELP Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Health Care Transparency Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Cantwell Challenges Zinke's Decision To Roll Back Rule That Prevents Waste And Saves Taxpayers Money Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We know transparency can help make improvements in health care, but unfortunately instead of increasing transparency President Trump's sabotage has only increased chaos and made it harder for families to get the care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "People in Washington are seeing the impacts of President Trump's trade war. That's why I will continue working to put an end to these tariffs and continue to call for trade deals that work for everyone--our growers, exporters, & workers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Transparency can do a lot to help patients and families, but it's not enough on its own to fix President Trump's health care sabotage. We need common sense solutions that actually make a difference, drive down costs, and roll back the damage President Trump has done." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Senator Murray on Proposed Cuts to Refugee Admissions: Trump Abdicating Our Country's Long-Held Values and Rebuking National Security Experts Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
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 - "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 - "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 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.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Patty Murray
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 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh 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 Newhouse Statement on Water Resources Legislation and Yakima Basin Project Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 14, 2018 An Economy That's Only Getting Stronger 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 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. 13, 2018 Newhouse Statement on House Approval of Funding for Hanford, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Address Mental Health Provider Shortage Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 13, 2018 Duffy, Newhouse Introduce Legislation to Delist the Gray Wolf Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2018 Cantwell Secures "Early Action" Infrastructure Provision in Water Package Sen.Maria Cantwell
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 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 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Address Retirement Gap, Bolster Women's Financial Security 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
Sept. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on Yemen Certification Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "It's not surprising that @BetsyDeVosED would have the gall to try to sneak guns into schools through a program intended to support students and provide academic enrichment opportunities, but I'm going to stand with students, teachers, and parents across the country to fight it." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Jayapal Testimony at Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division's Listening Session on the Overtime Rule Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Every student deserves the right to learn in a safe environment, and it's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosEd is considering such a big step backward when it comes to finally addressing our nation's campus sexual assault crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country are speaking out against Judge Kavanaugh, who would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade and end protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. They know what's at stake and I'm calling on Republicans to listen. #StopKavanaugh" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "We still have a lot of work to do to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid crisis, but this is a good step forward in doing all we can to stop opioids from coming into our country from China and other foreign manufacturers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers from Lighthizer on Trade Talks with Canada, Mexico Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 10, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has a clear responsibility to protect students, but this most recent proposal will only increase the risk of leaving students & taxpayers to foot the bill while executives at collapsing institutions walked away with millions in profits." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump is cruelly misguided if he thinks the problem here is that his Administration can't detain children long enough." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Make no mistake, in the Supreme Court fight, families' health care and protections for people with pre-existing conditions are at stake. Families across the country know this isn't a matter of partisan politics--it's a matter of life and death." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 7, 2018 Reps. LaHood, DelBene Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Small Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Reps. DelBene, LaHood Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Small Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Smith Statement Opposing the Community Security and Safety Act of 2018 Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Young, Brown Lead Senators in Urging Administration to Invest in Efforts to Defeat Tuberculosis Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen and the Hon. Alex Azar - 64 Members of Congress Urge DHS and HHS Secretaries to Support Flores Settlement Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Pay Congressional Interns Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 6, 2018 HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna, CPC Co-Chair Mark Pocan announce plan to introduce a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from the war in Yemen Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Rep. Jayapal On Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed From Senior Trump Administration Official Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, The Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member - House Dems: Kavanaugh's Lifetime Appointment to the Supreme Court Threatens First Amendment Freedoms, Jeffersonian Separation of Church and State Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Harris, Feinstein, Murray Lead Senate Democrats in Letter to Protect Safety Laws for Truck Drivers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Armed Services Ranking Member Smith and Key Appropriators Oppose Trump Plan to Spend Military Readiness and Infrastructure Funds on Border Wall Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago, President Trump & AG Sessions made the decision to pull the rug out from under 800,000 DREAMers by ending the #DACA program. Today, let's recommit to continuing to fight to protect DREAMers & all those who call America home." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans are doing everything possible, using every tool they have, to undermine health care for families and take away protections for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2018 Larsen, Castro, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Measure to Promote International Commerce Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is leading the way in building an economy that works for all, through higher and more fair wages, worker protections, and the right to organize. #BestStatestoWork https://policy-practice.oxfamamerica.org/work/poverty-in-the-us/best-states-to-work/ …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - With the Number of Refugees Permitted to Come to the U.S. on Pace for Lowest Number on Record, Senators Call on Trump Administration to Step Up Efforts and Honor America's Legacy as a Safe Haven for Families Fleeing Persecution Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Kirsjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Speier and Colleagues Send Letter to DHS Urging Action to Reunite Families Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Murray: "It's Shameful And Appalling That Secretary DeVos Is Considering Issuing A Rule Would Make It Harder For Students To Seek Justice" Sen.Patty Murray
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