| July 31, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on High Health Care Costs
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 31, 2018
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Tweet - "President Trump wants to expand junk plans that spend half their revenue on administrative waste. He wants to make it easier for insurers to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions, and then reward themselves for it with executive bonuses."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 31, 2018
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Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 31, 2018
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Tweet - "We have plenty of opportunities to help bring down health care costs by reducing complexity and administrative costs, but this cannot come at the expense of patients, their safety, or their health."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 31, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm about to discuss the importance of maintaining safe, high quality care for patients as we look for ways to reduce administrative costs, and explain why President Trump's health care sabotage is taking us in the wrong direction."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 30, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Senators Concerned About Validity of Information from Trump Administration, Question Criteria for Deeming Separated Families "Ineligible for Reunification"
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and Ambassador John Bolton, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs - House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Address Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| July 29, 2018
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Tweet - "Thousands of families have been reunited, but hundreds of migrant kids are still needlessly separated from their parents. None of this had to happen, & we will keep raising our voices until President Trump resolves this disgrace."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 29, 2018
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Tweet - "When survivors of sexual assault seek care they should be offered the best information, services, and support available. That's why I'm working to pass SASCA to help develop standards of health care & training in hospitals & medical settings nationwide."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 29, 2018
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Tweet - "I joined my Democratic colleagues in giving a voice to the 54 migrant parents who wrote an open letter, pleading with anyone to help them reunite with their children. Families belong together."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 29, 2018
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Tweet - "As long as there are migrant kids in our government's care still needlessly separated from their parents, it is a moral stain on our nation that cannot stand. We will not stop holding President Trump accountable until he completely reverses the reckless damage he has caused."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 28, 2018
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Tweet - "President Trump can never undo the trauma caused by his reckless 'zero-tolerance' family separation policy. But we can make sure it never happens again. I'm urging Republican leaders to come back to the table & work w Democrats to finally fix our broken immigration system."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 28, 2018
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Tweet - "The $12B
offered on Tuesday to the nation's farmers to ease the financial pain of the trade war isn't a long-term solution. It's a catalyst for bigger problems" President Trump should heed this call to reverse course from growers in WA & nationwide"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 28, 2018
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Tweet - "I introduced the Survivor's Access to Supportive Care Act because when it comes to helping survivors of rape and sexual assault, there shouldn't be any barriers in the way to get justice or care."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 28, 2018
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Tweet - "We came to this country to save our lives and the lives of our children. We were not prepared for the nightmare that we faced here. The United States government kidnapped our children with tricks and didn't give us the opportunity to say goodbye."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Designate TPS for Guatemala and Nicaragua
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Klobuchar Urges Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse in the Digital Age
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 27, 2018
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Letter to David J. Apol, Acting Director of Office of Government Ethics - Ethics Investigation into EPA Chief over Meetings with Former Lobbying Clients
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 27, 2018
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Tweet - "Dozens of migrant parents separated from their children wrote an open letter to the US public, hoping someone, anyone, could help them reunite with their children. Here is their letter."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2018
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Tweet - "It is unacceptable that someone would go to seek care --& justice -- for sexual assault and be told "not here' or "try next door.' The Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act (SASCA), would help us make sure that no longer happens to survivors seeking help."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. David Kautter, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, the Hon. Caroline Hunter, Chair of the Federal Election Commission, and the Hon. Ellen Weintraub, Vice Chair of the FEC - Demand Investigation into Trump Foundation
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Demands Transparency On Office Of Refugee Resettlement Funding
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Smith, Cantwell Secure Funding for Highline School District for Noise Mitigation in Classrooms
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Smith Introduces Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 26, 2018
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After President Trump's Treasury Officials Change Rule to Keep High-Dollar Donations Secret, Senator Murray Cosponsors New Legislation to Reverse Rule Immediately
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice - On Deadline Day to Reunite Separated Families, Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Call for Investigation of "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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DelBene Joins Clyburn on Introduction of the Restoring Tax Credits For Affordable Housing Act
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Tweet - "President Trump needlessly separated thousands of migrant kids from their families, & it's especially cruel for our government to make these parents pay expensive fees to talk to their kids. This shameful practice needs to end--immediately."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 25, 2018
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Murray Applauds Progress of Legislation to Address Health Issues for Families Across the Nation
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Secretary Azar on Providing Trauma Care for Children Affected by Trump Administration's Cruel Family Separation Policy
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Take Steps to Update Domestic Abuse Resources
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 25, 2018
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Newhouse, Cuellar H-2A Amendment Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 25, 2018
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Tweet - "About to speak at HELP Committee before votes as we move forward legislation to help increase drug price transparency, support families dealing with congenital heart defects & Sickle Cell disease, and increase dental access."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 24, 2018
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Larsen Bill to Facilitate New Zealand Trade and Investment in the U.S. Passes House
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 24, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Dan Coats, Director of National Intelligence - National Security Ranking Members Push for Cabinet-Level Briefing on Private Trump-Putin Meeting
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| July 24, 2018
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Tweet - "We know that President Trump promised to nominate justices who would strike down the Affordable Care Act. We know why President Trump picked Judge Kavanaugh. We know people's health care coverage is at stake. We know pre-existing condition protections are on the line."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 24, 2018
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Tweet - "During last year's Trumpcare debate, I heard stories like Julie's. Julie's had 4 types of cancer and 4 organs removed during treatment. With excellent care, she won each of those battles. If President Trump had his way, Julie would be uninsurable. She wouldn't be the only one."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 23, 2018
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Cantwell Statement On Zinke's Unintentional Document Dump
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 23, 2018
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Cantwell Statement On Trump Administration Ignoring Benefits Of Public Lands
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 23, 2018
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Members of Congress Return From Visit to Detention Center, Border Patrol Processing Center & Port of Entry in Texas
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 23, 2018
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Helping American Workers
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| July 23, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - TRADE: Citing the Devastating Impact of Polysilicon Tariffs on Moses Lake Jobs & Economy, Senators Murray, Cantwell and Representative Newhouse Urge President Trump to Resolve Growing Trade Dispute with China
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| July 22, 2018
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Smith Statement on Trump Summit With President Putin
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 22, 2018
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Tweet - "There just are no words. Everyone should stop & read this important story about the continued impact of President Trump's shameful family separation policy. We need to keep raising our voices to bring an end to this disgrace."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 22, 2018
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Tweet - "So long as there are still migrant kids sitting in US detention centers after being separated from their parents, Democrats & people across the country will not stop demanding answers & holding the Trump Administration accountable."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 22, 2018
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Tweet - "There are still thousands of migrant kids that President Trump & his administration have not reunited with their parents after needlessly separating them from their families. It's a stain on our country, & we must make our voices heard until it comes to an end."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Jayapal and Roybal-Allard Request Answers from DHS Sec. Nielsen About Treatment of Pregnant Detainees
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 20, 2018
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DelBene Condemns Republican Attacks on Women During Press Conference on Women's Health and Economic Empowerment
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| July 20, 2018
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Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| July 19, 2018
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Cantwell Slams Administration's Proposed Reorganization For DOE, DOI
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 19, 2018
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Larsen: On Immigration, House Republicans Offer No Real Solutions
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 19, 2018
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Adam Smith Becomes an Original Cosponsor on Legislation to Reform Immigration Enforcement Policy and Terminate ICE
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 19, 2018
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Rep. Jayapal, Rep. Ellison, Rep. Dingell and Members of Congress Launch Medicare For All Congressional Caucus
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 19, 2018
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Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 19, 2018
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Rubio, Van Hollen Announce New Cosponsors of the Bipartisan DETER Act
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 19, 2018
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Tweet - "I've introduced a bill alongside 21 Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from detaining and shackling pregnant women in @DHSGov custody, and put in place new standards of care and transparency."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 19, 2018
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Tweet - "It is unacceptable that even one child is attending a school with elevated levels of lead--and even more unacceptable that a majority of schools don't even know if their students are at risk."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 19, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm calling on all my colleagues to support @SenDuckworth's legislation to fix this because--and this shouldn't have to be said--every child should be able to learn in an environment free of toxins and poisons. -PM"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 19, 2018
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On Heels of Trump's Disastrous Helsinki Summit and His Hint of Handing over a Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Senator Murray Sounds the Alarm on This Dangerous Situation, Cosponsors Senate Resolution to Protect American Officials and Servicemembers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 18, 2018
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Larsen Blasts Trump-Putin Summit
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 18, 2018
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Young, Cantwell, King and Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 18, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Montana Seniors
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 18, 2018
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Jayapal Statement on GOP's Partisan ICE Resolution
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 18, 2018
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Goodlatte, Peterson, Smith, Cuellar, Newhouse, Conaway, Calvert Introduce the Bipartisan AG and Legal Workforce Act
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 18, 2018
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Rubio, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 18, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 18, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 18, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 18, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 18, 2018
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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
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 18, 2018
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Supporting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 17, 2018
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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
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 17, 2018
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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
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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