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Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Costa calls on Biden to take further action on supply chain crisis Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Following Reversal of Trump's Title X Gag Rule, Senator Murray Announces First Title X Funding for Washington State Since 2019 Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights mean *everyone* is able to make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting--free from political interference--no matter where they live, how much money they have or who they are. #ProtectReproRights" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Robert E. Rich Jr., Chairman of Rich Products Corporation - Rep. Bass Joins Calls For Jon Donaire Desserts To Engage in Good Faith Negations with BCTGM Local 37 Workers Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services - Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Senator Murray Discusses Need to Protect Abortion Rights Ahead of Roe v. Wade Anniversary With Spokane Providers, Patients, and Advocates Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network- Levin Presses The Public Interest Network for Good-Faith Engagement in Unionization Process Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Applauds Nomination of Civil Rights Lawyer Tiffany M. Cartwright to Federal Bench in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Dept. of Commerce; Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council; Hon. Mitch Landrieu - Rep. Krishnamoorthi Leads 20 Members Of Congress In Letter On Using Infrastructure Bill To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to sign onto Senator @ossoff 's bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. This is a common sense step to provide much needed transparency." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm fighting hard for a future where everyone can make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting, and have control of their own bodies, lives, and future--free from political interference. That starts with passing the Women's Health Protection Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme Republicans shouldn't be involved in anyone's personal decisions about pregnancy and parenting. Period." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 15, 2022 Wicker, Merkley, Colleagues Seek to Lower Tax Burden for Public Service Nurses Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that over half of American families live in areas where they can't find affordable child care. My child care plan would help fix that." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet - "RT if you agree that we need to fix our nation's child care crisis. I have a plan that will help make sure there are more affordable child care options out there for parents, and I'm going to keep working until it gets done." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Gillibrand Joins Senate Dems Calling For TPS Designations For El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Dems in Calling for TPS Designations for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Spokane address housing costs, keep child care providers open, fix up local city parks, and support people working in the arts. This is helping the community get through the pandemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Consumer Protection from Rising Gas, Home Heating, and Energy Costs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 5, 2022 Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Judiciary Act to Expand the Supreme Court Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "I'm working to make sure parents have more affordable child care options close to home. Fixing our child care crisis is good for working families, good for businesses, and good for our economy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "We have a duty to our servicemembers and their families--at Fairchild and across WA state--to make sure they have a safe and affordable place to call home. I'll keep working to make sure they do." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2022 Tweet - "The data show that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 while pregnant is safe, effective, and important. @CDCgov recommends pregnant people, who are at a higher risk of severe disease from COVID, get vaccinated." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 1, 2022 Tweet - "From continuing our work to end this pandemic, to building back stronger & fairer for families & our economy--there's a lot of work ahead. Know I'm committed to delivering progressive solutions & making sure the voices & values of WA state are heard in the halls of Congress." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "My child care proposal is a popular plan that 3 out of 4 people in our country support. Why? Because making sure families can find quality, affordable child care is the right thing to do for our communities and our economy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Like many people, veterans who bravely served our country have been hit hard during COVID-19. We took steps to support health care and housing for veterans in the American Rescue Plan, and I'll keep fighting to make sure we do right by those who served." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "More than half of Americans live in child care deserts--communities where there just aren't enough providers for the number of kids. My plan is going to fix that and help make sure every family can find and afford high-quality child care." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 24, 2021 Tweet - "This year, @POTUS nominated and Senate Democrats confirmed a record number of highly-qualified, diverse judicial nominees--including 4 District Court judges in Washington state, all of which I was proud to recommend for the job." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Making sure people can find quality, affordable child care at a provider close to home is key to building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic. That's what Democrats' child care plan would do--and I'm determined to get it passed." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Senators Cantwell and Murray, Representatives DelBene and Kilmer Lead Delegation in Call for Major Disaster Declaration Following Winter Storms, Flooding in Northwest Washington Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Restore Visa Processing Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate rules should not get in the way of protecting the foundation of our democracy--the right to vote. Period." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Senator Markey and Rep. Moulton Lead Bicameral Group of Colleagues With Concerns About Restrictive and Inconsistent Afghan Humanitarian Parole Process Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Following Push from Senator Murray, Representative McMorris Rodgers, Air Force to Take Step Towards Better Affordable Housing Access for Fairchild Airmen and Their Families Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulations to Judge Kit Dimke on her confirmation as U.S. District Court judge in the Eastern District of Washington. I was proud to recommend her to @POTUS and am confident she'll continue her work of improving court access & ensuring our justice system works for everyone." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Small Business Economic Health and Wellbeing Needs to Remain a Top Priority Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Like I've said before, I will do everything I can to create a fair pathway to citizenship and fix our nation's broken immigration system. This decision does not mean I will stop pushing to get there. Our work continues." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "When my child care plan in #BuildBackBetter is implemented, most working parents will be able to send their child to a provider they choose. Right now the question is, can I find it and can I afford it. This flexibility will be a gamechanger for so many families." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats' child care plan in #BuildBackBetter will give parents more choices and more affordability. It's a practical solution to a huge financial barrier working parents face--and I'm determined to get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, some same-sex individuals who lost their partner shortly after marriage or before legal marriage are being denied survivor retirement benefits. This is discrimination--full stop. I led 44 Democrats in urging the Biden Admin to fix this injustice for LGBTQIA+ people." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Costa calls on Biden to take further action on supply chain crisis Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Following Reversal of Trump's Title X Gag Rule, Senator Murray Announces First Title X Funding for Washington State Since 2019 Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights mean *everyone* is able to make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting--free from political interference--no matter where they live, how much money they have or who they are. #ProtectReproRights" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Robert E. Rich Jr., Chairman of Rich Products Corporation - Rep. Bass Joins Calls For Jon Donaire Desserts To Engage in Good Faith Negations with BCTGM Local 37 Workers Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services - Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Senator Murray Discusses Need to Protect Abortion Rights Ahead of Roe v. Wade Anniversary With Spokane Providers, Patients, and Advocates Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network- Levin Presses The Public Interest Network for Good-Faith Engagement in Unionization Process Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Applauds Nomination of Civil Rights Lawyer Tiffany M. Cartwright to Federal Bench in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Dept. of Commerce; Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council; Hon. Mitch Landrieu - Rep. Krishnamoorthi Leads 20 Members Of Congress In Letter On Using Infrastructure Bill To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to sign onto Senator @ossoff 's bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. This is a common sense step to provide much needed transparency." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm fighting hard for a future where everyone can make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting, and have control of their own bodies, lives, and future--free from political interference. That starts with passing the Women's Health Protection Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme Republicans shouldn't be involved in anyone's personal decisions about pregnancy and parenting. Period." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 15, 2022 Wicker, Merkley, Colleagues Seek to Lower Tax Burden for Public Service Nurses Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that over half of American families live in areas where they can't find affordable child care. My child care plan would help fix that." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet - "RT if you agree that we need to fix our nation's child care crisis. I have a plan that will help make sure there are more affordable child care options out there for parents, and I'm going to keep working until it gets done." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Gillibrand Joins Senate Dems Calling For TPS Designations For El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Dems in Calling for TPS Designations for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Spokane address housing costs, keep child care providers open, fix up local city parks, and support people working in the arts. This is helping the community get through the pandemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Consumer Protection from Rising Gas, Home Heating, and Energy Costs Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 5, 2022 Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Judiciary Act to Expand the Supreme Court Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "I'm working to make sure parents have more affordable child care options close to home. Fixing our child care crisis is good for working families, good for businesses, and good for our economy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "We have a duty to our servicemembers and their families--at Fairchild and across WA state--to make sure they have a safe and affordable place to call home. I'll keep working to make sure they do." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2022 Tweet - "The data show that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 while pregnant is safe, effective, and important. @CDCgov recommends pregnant people, who are at a higher risk of severe disease from COVID, get vaccinated." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 1, 2022 Tweet - "From continuing our work to end this pandemic, to building back stronger & fairer for families & our economy--there's a lot of work ahead. Know I'm committed to delivering progressive solutions & making sure the voices & values of WA state are heard in the halls of Congress." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "My child care proposal is a popular plan that 3 out of 4 people in our country support. Why? Because making sure families can find quality, affordable child care is the right thing to do for our communities and our economy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Like many people, veterans who bravely served our country have been hit hard during COVID-19. We took steps to support health care and housing for veterans in the American Rescue Plan, and I'll keep fighting to make sure we do right by those who served." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "More than half of Americans live in child care deserts--communities where there just aren't enough providers for the number of kids. My plan is going to fix that and help make sure every family can find and afford high-quality child care." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 24, 2021 Tweet - "This year, @POTUS nominated and Senate Democrats confirmed a record number of highly-qualified, diverse judicial nominees--including 4 District Court judges in Washington state, all of which I was proud to recommend for the job." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Making sure people can find quality, affordable child care at a provider close to home is key to building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic. That's what Democrats' child care plan would do--and I'm determined to get it passed." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Senators Cantwell and Murray, Representatives DelBene and Kilmer Lead Delegation in Call for Major Disaster Declaration Following Winter Storms, Flooding in Northwest Washington Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Restore Visa Processing Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate rules should not get in the way of protecting the foundation of our democracy--the right to vote. Period." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Senator Markey and Rep. Moulton Lead Bicameral Group of Colleagues With Concerns About Restrictive and Inconsistent Afghan Humanitarian Parole Process Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Following Push from Senator Murray, Representative McMorris Rodgers, Air Force to Take Step Towards Better Affordable Housing Access for Fairchild Airmen and Their Families Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulations to Judge Kit Dimke on her confirmation as U.S. District Court judge in the Eastern District of Washington. I was proud to recommend her to @POTUS and am confident she'll continue her work of improving court access & ensuring our justice system works for everyone." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Small Business Economic Health and Wellbeing Needs to Remain a Top Priority Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Like I've said before, I will do everything I can to create a fair pathway to citizenship and fix our nation's broken immigration system. This decision does not mean I will stop pushing to get there. Our work continues." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "When my child care plan in #BuildBackBetter is implemented, most working parents will be able to send their child to a provider they choose. Right now the question is, can I find it and can I afford it. This flexibility will be a gamechanger for so many families." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats' child care plan in #BuildBackBetter will give parents more choices and more affordability. It's a practical solution to a huge financial barrier working parents face--and I'm determined to get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, some same-sex individuals who lost their partner shortly after marriage or before legal marriage are being denied survivor retirement benefits. This is discrimination--full stop. I led 44 Democrats in urging the Biden Admin to fix this injustice for LGBTQIA+ people." Sen.Patty Murray
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