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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 - "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 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. 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. 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 - "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 - "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. 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. 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. 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 - "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 - "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 Tweet - "Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect care for every patient and family in our country." 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 - "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 Senator Murray: "Blatantly Partisan" Republican Legal Threat Once Again Jeopardizes Pre-Ex Protections; Families' Health Care Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Senate Passes Smith Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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 Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger in Washington State and Support Local Farms Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Cantwell's Earthquake Resilience Bill Signed into Law Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the President - Senate Democrats Urge White House to Continue Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when we need to be making sure people know how easy it is to get affordable, high quality health coverage for their families, President Trump's Health Department is deleting information that helps people get the coverage they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on the Farm Bill Conference Report Passage Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 12, 2018 Congress Approves 2018 Farm Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Connolly Leads Letter to OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump Administration's Compliance with Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday President Trump said he would be proud--PROUD--to shut down the government if he can't get taxpayers to foot the bill for his wasteful wall. This isn't what our country needs & it's up to Republicans to work w/ Democrats to avoid a #TrumpShutdown." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Sexual assault is still assault--even at 35,000 feet. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Congressman McEachin Joined LCV Panel with Fellow United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Barragán and Lowenthal Lead Members Pushing For Travel Rights for Dreamers Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Cantwell Secures Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate the Use of Cross-Laminated Timber and Green Buildings Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 11, 2018 Cantwell Applauds Passage of Farm Bill, Secures Key Wins for Washington Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to sexual assault and harassment, survivors' voices should always be heard loud and clear and taken seriously--and that certainly shouldn't stop at 35,000 feet." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans have a choice right now: They can listen to people across the country, take a lesson from the results of the election, and get through this year without another completely unnecessary political fight…" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Or they can ignore the people they represent and end this year the way they have governed for the last two years--with another completely unnecessary partisan fight, more gridlock, and more dysfunction." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Recognizing the United States-Republic of Korea Alliance Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Cantwell Introduces Senate Resolution Recognizing the Need to Improve Disability Access & Infrastructure in Federally-Funded Buildings Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country made it clear in the midterms that they want us to work together to reduce health care costs & protect people with pre-existing conditions. They want President Trump & the GOP to end the health care sabotage. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
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 - "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 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. 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. 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 - "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 - "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. 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. 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. 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 - "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 - "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 Tweet - "Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect care for every patient and family in our country." 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 - "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 Senator Murray: "Blatantly Partisan" Republican Legal Threat Once Again Jeopardizes Pre-Ex Protections; Families' Health Care Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Senate Passes Smith Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep.Adam Smith, ...
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 Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger in Washington State and Support Local Farms Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Cantwell's Earthquake Resilience Bill Signed into Law Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the President - Senate Democrats Urge White House to Continue Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when we need to be making sure people know how easy it is to get affordable, high quality health coverage for their families, President Trump's Health Department is deleting information that helps people get the coverage they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on the Farm Bill Conference Report Passage Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 12, 2018 Congress Approves 2018 Farm Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Connolly Leads Letter to OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump Administration's Compliance with Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday President Trump said he would be proud--PROUD--to shut down the government if he can't get taxpayers to foot the bill for his wasteful wall. This isn't what our country needs & it's up to Republicans to work w/ Democrats to avoid a #TrumpShutdown." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Sexual assault is still assault--even at 35,000 feet. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Congressman McEachin Joined LCV Panel with Fellow United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Barragán and Lowenthal Lead Members Pushing For Travel Rights for Dreamers Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Cantwell Secures Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate the Use of Cross-Laminated Timber and Green Buildings Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 11, 2018 Cantwell Applauds Passage of Farm Bill, Secures Key Wins for Washington Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to sexual assault and harassment, survivors' voices should always be heard loud and clear and taken seriously--and that certainly shouldn't stop at 35,000 feet." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans have a choice right now: They can listen to people across the country, take a lesson from the results of the election, and get through this year without another completely unnecessary political fight…" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Or they can ignore the people they represent and end this year the way they have governed for the last two years--with another completely unnecessary partisan fight, more gridlock, and more dysfunction." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Recognizing the United States-Republic of Korea Alliance Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Cantwell Introduces Senate Resolution Recognizing the Need to Improve Disability Access & Infrastructure in Federally-Funded Buildings Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country made it clear in the midterms that they want us to work together to reduce health care costs & protect people with pre-existing conditions. They want President Trump & the GOP to end the health care sabotage. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Patty Murray
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