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July 31, 2018 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "If Mexico was supposed to pay for President Trump's awful and wasteful border wall, why is he threatening to shut down our government if American taxpayers don't foot the bill?" Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 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" Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 30, 2018 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 Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 29, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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" Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Designate TPS for Guatemala and Nicaragua Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 27, 2018 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 Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 27, 2018 Letter to David J. Apol, Acting Director of Office of Government Ethics - Ethics Investigation into EPA Chief over Meetings with Former Lobbying Clients Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 27, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Demands Transparency On Office Of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 26, 2018 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 Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
July 26, 2018 Smith, Cantwell Secure Funding for Highline School District for Noise Mitigation in Classrooms Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 26, 2018 Smith Introduces Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep. Adam Smith
July 26, 2018 Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 After President Trump's Treasury Officials Change Rule to Keep High-Dollar Donations Secret, Senator Murray Cosponsors New Legislation to Reverse Rule Immediately Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 DelBene Joins Clyburn on Introduction of the Restoring Tax Credits For Affordable Housing Act Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 26, 2018 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 Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Murray Applauds Progress of Legislation to Address Health Issues for Families Across the Nation Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 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 Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 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 Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Newhouse, Cuellar H-2A Amendment Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 25, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Larsen Bill to Facilitate New Zealand Trade and Investment in the U.S. Passes House Rep. Rick Larsen
July 24, 2018 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 Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 24, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 23, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Zinke's Unintentional Document Dump Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 23, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Trump Administration Ignoring Benefits Of Public Lands Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 23, 2018 Members of Congress Return From Visit to Detention Center, Border Patrol Processing Center & Port of Entry in Texas Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 23, 2018 Helping American Workers Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 23, 2018 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 Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 22, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump Summit With President Putin Rep. Adam Smith
July 22, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2018 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 Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018 DelBene Condemns Republican Attacks on Women During Press Conference on Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Rep. Suzan DelBene
Date Title Politician
July 31, 2018 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "If Mexico was supposed to pay for President Trump's awful and wasteful border wall, why is he threatening to shut down our government if American taxpayers don't foot the bill?" Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 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" Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 30, 2018 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 Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 29, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 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" Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Designate TPS for Guatemala and Nicaragua Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 27, 2018 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 Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 27, 2018 Letter to David J. Apol, Acting Director of Office of Government Ethics - Ethics Investigation into EPA Chief over Meetings with Former Lobbying Clients Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 27, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Demands Transparency On Office Of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 26, 2018 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 Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
July 26, 2018 Smith, Cantwell Secure Funding for Highline School District for Noise Mitigation in Classrooms Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 26, 2018 Smith Introduces Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep.Adam Smith
July 26, 2018 Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 After President Trump's Treasury Officials Change Rule to Keep High-Dollar Donations Secret, Senator Murray Cosponsors New Legislation to Reverse Rule Immediately Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 DelBene Joins Clyburn on Introduction of the Restoring Tax Credits For Affordable Housing Act Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 26, 2018 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 Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Murray Applauds Progress of Legislation to Address Health Issues for Families Across the Nation Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 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 Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 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 Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Newhouse, Cuellar H-2A Amendment Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 25, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Larsen Bill to Facilitate New Zealand Trade and Investment in the U.S. Passes House Rep.Rick Larsen
July 24, 2018 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 Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 24, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 23, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Zinke's Unintentional Document Dump Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 23, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Trump Administration Ignoring Benefits Of Public Lands Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 23, 2018 Members of Congress Return From Visit to Detention Center, Border Patrol Processing Center & Port of Entry in Texas Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 23, 2018 Helping American Workers Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 23, 2018 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 Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 22, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump Summit With President Putin Rep.Adam Smith
July 22, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2018 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 Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018 DelBene Condemns Republican Attacks on Women During Press Conference on Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Rep.Suzan DelBene
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