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Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Extended Border Deployment Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 7, 2018 President Trump Signs Newhouse Bill Honoring Fallen Richland Marine Into Law Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 7, 2018 Cantwell-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Response to Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Passes Senate Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Announce Significant Federal Investment in Critical Eastern Washington Rail System Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce Significant Federal Investment in Critical Eastern Washington Rail System Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Make your voices heard. Loud and clear. Demand Secretary @BetsyDeVosED do the right thing and withdraw her proposed #TitleIX rule. Stand with women, survivors, and students. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is an international leader in #GlobalHealth--home to over 250 organizations that employ over 14,000 people across our state who work to secure the health of families in countries across the world. #2018GHLandscape https://www.wghalliance.org/resources/" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The #2018GHLandscape study from @WGHA shows not only that global health plays a big role in Washington state's economy, but that Washington state plays a big role throughout the world to keep families and communities healthy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In our country's history, immigration has never been just about policy. It has always been about who we are & what we are willing to stand up for." Couldn't agree w @RepJayapal more--in order to fix our broken system, we can't lose sight of the values that unite us as Americans." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 4, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump INF Treaty Decision Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump INF Treaty Decision Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump can keep up the pressure all he wants for his border wall funding, but voters have made it clear that they reject the hatred & division--& they want Democrats & Republicans to work together to fund our government & solve real problems for the people we represent." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has yet to demonstrate that asylum seekers pose a national security threat--& yet they sent thousands of US active duty troops, including about 200 from JBLM in WA, to the border. I urge President Trump to send these troops home." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - ".@RepJayapal is spot on in this @nybooks op-ed--in order to fix our broken immigration system, we must place a "fair & forward-looking" system at "the heart of America's moral imagination." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Mary Mazanec, Director of the Congressional Research Service - Reps. Gallego and LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Appointment of a Native American Affairs Expert at the Congressional Research Service Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Our work to make sure @PPFA can continue providing health care to millions of ppl has had an impact--but we can't let up the pressure. The Trump Admin is still working to make harmful changes that would undermine access to care for so many who rely on @PPFA as a trusted provider." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Admin claim they stand for workers across the country, but their ongoing attempts to take away quality, affordable health coverage from them says otherwise. We must keep fighting to ensure everyone in this country has the health care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been relentless in his efforts to sabotage health care for people across the country, including #JunkPlans that actually gives insurance companies more power. Consider these rules the president's how-to guide for health care sabotage." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I believe health care should be a right. But under the Trump Administration, the number of children without access to health care coverage has increased for the first time in over a decade. That's unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2018 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Call for No Border Wall Funding, Humane Immigration System in Government Funding Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Veterans Affairs - Boozman, Schatz Call for Inspector General Investigation into VA's Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Acting Director Ronald D. Vitiello, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Smith, Jayapal, Murray, and Cantwell Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Fitzpatrick Demands Bipartisan Action to Save LWCF Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 In Final Weeks of 115th Congress, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Rally to Save LWCF, Call on Congress to Pass LWCF during Lame Duck Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cantwell, Smith, Murray, and Jayapal Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Murray Highlights Bipartisan Success as Committee Passes Legislation to Help Families and Communities Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Murray: Trump Administration Offers "How-to Guide for Health Care Sabotage" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 In Final Weeks of 115th Congress, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Rally To Save LWCF, Call on Congress to pass LWCF during Lame Duck Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Send Letter to HHS Secretary Azar Regarding IG Report Finding Largest Migrant Child Detention Camp in U.S. Failed to Conduct Required Background Checks on Staff Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Rep. Zeldin Joins Bipartisan Coalition of House and Senate Members to Demand Reauthorization and Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump continues to say that asylum seekers, most of whom are women & children fleeing horrific violence, are a security threat that should be met w/ force instead of assistance and empathy, I'm going to keep calling for more personnel support--not more troops." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Extended Border Deployment Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 7, 2018 President Trump Signs Newhouse Bill Honoring Fallen Richland Marine Into Law Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 7, 2018 Cantwell-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Response to Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Passes Senate Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Announce Significant Federal Investment in Critical Eastern Washington Rail System Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce Significant Federal Investment in Critical Eastern Washington Rail System Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Applaud Major Federal Investment in Geiger Boulevard Infrastructure Project Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Make your voices heard. Loud and clear. Demand Secretary @BetsyDeVosED do the right thing and withdraw her proposed #TitleIX rule. Stand with women, survivors, and students. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is an international leader in #GlobalHealth--home to over 250 organizations that employ over 14,000 people across our state who work to secure the health of families in countries across the world. #2018GHLandscape https://www.wghalliance.org/resources/" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The #2018GHLandscape study from @WGHA shows not only that global health plays a big role in Washington state's economy, but that Washington state plays a big role throughout the world to keep families and communities healthy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In our country's history, immigration has never been just about policy. It has always been about who we are & what we are willing to stand up for." Couldn't agree w @RepJayapal more--in order to fix our broken system, we can't lose sight of the values that unite us as Americans." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 4, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump INF Treaty Decision Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump INF Treaty Decision Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump can keep up the pressure all he wants for his border wall funding, but voters have made it clear that they reject the hatred & division--& they want Democrats & Republicans to work together to fund our government & solve real problems for the people we represent." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has yet to demonstrate that asylum seekers pose a national security threat--& yet they sent thousands of US active duty troops, including about 200 from JBLM in WA, to the border. I urge President Trump to send these troops home." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - ".@RepJayapal is spot on in this @nybooks op-ed--in order to fix our broken immigration system, we must place a "fair & forward-looking" system at "the heart of America's moral imagination." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Mary Mazanec, Director of the Congressional Research Service - Reps. Gallego and LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Appointment of a Native American Affairs Expert at the Congressional Research Service Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Our work to make sure @PPFA can continue providing health care to millions of ppl has had an impact--but we can't let up the pressure. The Trump Admin is still working to make harmful changes that would undermine access to care for so many who rely on @PPFA as a trusted provider." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Admin claim they stand for workers across the country, but their ongoing attempts to take away quality, affordable health coverage from them says otherwise. We must keep fighting to ensure everyone in this country has the health care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been relentless in his efforts to sabotage health care for people across the country, including #JunkPlans that actually gives insurance companies more power. Consider these rules the president's how-to guide for health care sabotage." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I believe health care should be a right. But under the Trump Administration, the number of children without access to health care coverage has increased for the first time in over a decade. That's unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2018 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Call for No Border Wall Funding, Humane Immigration System in Government Funding Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Veterans Affairs - Boozman, Schatz Call for Inspector General Investigation into VA's Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Acting Director Ronald D. Vitiello, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Smith, Jayapal, Murray, and Cantwell Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Fitzpatrick Demands Bipartisan Action to Save LWCF Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 In Final Weeks of 115th Congress, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Rally to Save LWCF, Call on Congress to Pass LWCF during Lame Duck Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cantwell, Smith, Murray, and Jayapal Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Murray Highlights Bipartisan Success as Committee Passes Legislation to Help Families and Communities Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Murray: Trump Administration Offers "How-to Guide for Health Care Sabotage" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 In Final Weeks of 115th Congress, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Rally To Save LWCF, Call on Congress to pass LWCF during Lame Duck Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Send Letter to HHS Secretary Azar Regarding IG Report Finding Largest Migrant Child Detention Camp in U.S. Failed to Conduct Required Background Checks on Staff Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Rep. Zeldin Joins Bipartisan Coalition of House and Senate Members to Demand Reauthorization and Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump continues to say that asylum seekers, most of whom are women & children fleeing horrific violence, are a security threat that should be met w/ force instead of assistance and empathy, I'm going to keep calling for more personnel support--not more troops." Sen.Patty Murray
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