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March 4, 2022 Tweet - "We owe it to our servicemembers and their spouses to have their backs. Was grateful to have a conversation with military spouses across WA state about child care, affordable housing, and more." Sen. Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Child care costs are too high for so many families and I'm determined to fix that." Sen. Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll agree that child care is too expensive. I'm glad @POTUS is making lowering child care costs for families a priority--and I have a plan Congress could pass this week to get it done. #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
March 1, 2022 Newhouse Responds to President Biden's State of the Union Address Rep. Dan Newhouse
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on the Senate's Women's Health Protection Act Vote Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Whether you're in Washington state or Texas, you should be able to exercise your right to make your own decisions about your body, family, & future. Passing #WHPA would help make sure that's a reality." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm speaking on the Senate floor ahead of today's vote on the Women's Health Protection Act to protect the right to abortion nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tammy Baldwin, and Hon. Joe Hoeven, Chair and Ranking Member, Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, and Hon. Sanford Bishop and Hon. Andy Harris, Chair and Ranking Member, House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - ICYMI: Young, Panetta, Brown Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting Funding for The Emergency Food Assistance Program Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Tomorrow the Senate will vote on the Women's Health Protection Act. I'll be voting YES because passing this crucial legislation means protecting the federal right to abortion." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: This week I joined @FuseWA and families from across Southwest WA for a virtual town hall. I discussed everything from my efforts to lower everyday costs for families to my support for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress. Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Senator Murray on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Nomination to the Supreme Court Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blackburn, Colleagues Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will mean: Lower costs for parents More high-quality providers Better pay for child care workers" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "I look forward to meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson--a historic nominee--as soon as possible. I previously voted to confirm her to the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit & have been exceptionally impressed by her background, credentials, & singular dedication to the law." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation's child care crisis has existed for too long. But working families--in particular moms--are speaking up and demanding their voices be heard, and now we're closer than ever to finally addressing this crisis. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll tell you: our nation's child care system is broken. The stories shared with @SecBecerra and @WhiteHouse are a reminder of all the reasons we need to pass my plan to lower child care costs for families." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I had a great discussion with Washington state's YMCAs last week about my work in the other Washington to lift up families. Our state's YMCAs are part of the lifeblood of our communities, and I'm delighted to be their partner." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Workers have a right to unionize and collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions--and we can protect and strengthen that right by passing the #PROAct." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Cantwell on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team: "Significant Victory for Gender Equality in Sports" Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 22, 2022 Senator Murray Celebrates the U.S. Women's National Team's Milestone Victory in Their Fight For Equal Pay Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "More and more, quality child care is out of reach for working families. My child care plan is going to help lower costs for families across Washington state--and some families will pay nothing at all." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to stay focused on making sure every family can succeed and build off the work Democrats have already done to lower costs." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing our nation's broken immigration system also means rooting out the systemic racism that so many--and in particular Black immigrants--face on a regular basis. This is one of the many reasons it's so critical that we create a fair pathway to citizenship. #Act4BlackImms" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hirono Joins 100+ Congressional Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Reverse Inhumane Immigration Policies Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "The Women's Health Protection Act is crucial because it:  Protects the federal right to abortion  Prevents medically unnecessary restrictions to abortion  Creates an enforcement mechanism against anti-abortion laws on the state level Let's get this passed." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - MARKEY JOINS BOOKER, BUSH AND CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REVERSE INHUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICIES IMPACTING BLACK MIGRANTS Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats have already taken action to lower costs for families--and we have fully-paid-for plans to do a lot more to support families in WA state. Meanwhile, I've heard a lot of talk, but no serious Republican plan or action to do anything about it." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayoraks, Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Harris Leads Appropriations Colleagues in Investigating DHS Transportation of Aliens Within U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in urban settings in WA state are often left out of key federal support programs. I joined @SenAlexPadilla and my colleagues to urge the Biden Admin to identify and fix these gaps." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Amodei Urges Investigation Into Release of Illegal Immigrants Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Senator Murray Urges Administration to Form Advisory Group to Support Native Americans Living in Urban Areas Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "The status quo of rising child care costs and waiting lists isn't working for parents. My child care plan both lowers costs for families and helps more people find child care." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Senators Cantwell and Murray Hail Introduction of Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Violence Against Women Act Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 11, 2022 Senators Murray and Cantwell Hail Introduction of Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Violence Against Women Act Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "We need better protections for survivors of domestic violence--and the #VAWA reauthorization bill will take important steps to do that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan: dramatically lower costs for working families and make quality child care way, way easier to find. The Republican child care plan to lower costs:" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Congressman Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Remove Barriers, Provide Support For Homeless And Foster Students In Higher Education Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cardin, Warren Lead Call for COVID-19 Booster Shots for Individuals in DHS/ICE Custody Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 CONGRESSWOMAN SALAZAR INTRODUCES DIGNITY ACT Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm glad @VP and the White House are committed to supporting workers by strengthening pro-union policies in the federal government. In the Senate, I'm working to empower workers and protect their right to join a union by passing the #PROAct." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "As Chair of @HELPCmteDems , I'm fighting every day to protect every single worker's right to form and join a union--and that absolutely includes Congressional workers. If they choose to exercise that right, I would support it wholeheartedly." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022 Momentum Continues to Build for Sen. Ossoff's Congressional Stock Trading Ban in Congress & Nationwide Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Senate Colleagues in Follow-Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "The majority of Americans support #RoeVWade and don't want to see it overturned--they want a country where everyone can control their own bodies and their own futures. That's what I'm fighting for. RT if you're with me." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting DACA recipients is one of the many reasons we need a fair pathway to citizenship." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: I recently joined @MomsRising and Seattle families for a virtual town hall where I discussed the work I'm doing in the other Washington to help support our state's parents and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Today, we're the only country in the developed world where people don't have paid parental leave. And we also know that workers need leave to care for a sick child or cope with a major diagnosis. It's a disgrace. We need a national paid leave program. #FMLA29" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state workers and families know how important paid family and medical leave is--and it's why a vast majority support my push for a comprehensive national paid family and medical leave program." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Each year, nearly 7 million people need to take leave from work but don't because they can't afford to not get paid. Workers deserve better. That's why I'm fighting to build off #FMLA & pass a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guarantee paid sick days.' Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "29 years ago, Congress passed #FMLA--a groundbreaking first step that helped workers care for themselves & their families. It's past time to take the next step: passing a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guaranteeing paid sick days." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense and Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran's Affairs - Brown, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Introduce and Advance Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "We owe it to our servicemembers and their spouses to have their backs. Was grateful to have a conversation with military spouses across WA state about child care, affordable housing, and more." Sen.Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Child care costs are too high for so many families and I'm determined to fix that." Sen.Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll agree that child care is too expensive. I'm glad @POTUS is making lowering child care costs for families a priority--and I have a plan Congress could pass this week to get it done. #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
March 1, 2022 Newhouse Responds to President Biden's State of the Union Address Rep.Dan Newhouse
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on the Senate's Women's Health Protection Act Vote Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Whether you're in Washington state or Texas, you should be able to exercise your right to make your own decisions about your body, family, & future. Passing #WHPA would help make sure that's a reality." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm speaking on the Senate floor ahead of today's vote on the Women's Health Protection Act to protect the right to abortion nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tammy Baldwin, and Hon. Joe Hoeven, Chair and Ranking Member, Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, and Hon. Sanford Bishop and Hon. Andy Harris, Chair and Ranking Member, House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - ICYMI: Young, Panetta, Brown Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting Funding for The Emergency Food Assistance Program Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Tomorrow the Senate will vote on the Women's Health Protection Act. I'll be voting YES because passing this crucial legislation means protecting the federal right to abortion." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: This week I joined @FuseWA and families from across Southwest WA for a virtual town hall. I discussed everything from my efforts to lower everyday costs for families to my support for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress. Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Senator Murray on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Nomination to the Supreme Court Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blackburn, Colleagues Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will mean: Lower costs for parents More high-quality providers Better pay for child care workers" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "I look forward to meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson--a historic nominee--as soon as possible. I previously voted to confirm her to the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit & have been exceptionally impressed by her background, credentials, & singular dedication to the law." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation's child care crisis has existed for too long. But working families--in particular moms--are speaking up and demanding their voices be heard, and now we're closer than ever to finally addressing this crisis. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll tell you: our nation's child care system is broken. The stories shared with @SecBecerra and @WhiteHouse are a reminder of all the reasons we need to pass my plan to lower child care costs for families." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I had a great discussion with Washington state's YMCAs last week about my work in the other Washington to lift up families. Our state's YMCAs are part of the lifeblood of our communities, and I'm delighted to be their partner." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Workers have a right to unionize and collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions--and we can protect and strengthen that right by passing the #PROAct." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Cantwell on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team: "Significant Victory for Gender Equality in Sports" Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 22, 2022 Senator Murray Celebrates the U.S. Women's National Team's Milestone Victory in Their Fight For Equal Pay Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "More and more, quality child care is out of reach for working families. My child care plan is going to help lower costs for families across Washington state--and some families will pay nothing at all." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to stay focused on making sure every family can succeed and build off the work Democrats have already done to lower costs." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing our nation's broken immigration system also means rooting out the systemic racism that so many--and in particular Black immigrants--face on a regular basis. This is one of the many reasons it's so critical that we create a fair pathway to citizenship. #Act4BlackImms" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hirono Joins 100+ Congressional Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Reverse Inhumane Immigration Policies Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "The Women's Health Protection Act is crucial because it:  Protects the federal right to abortion  Prevents medically unnecessary restrictions to abortion  Creates an enforcement mechanism against anti-abortion laws on the state level Let's get this passed." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - MARKEY JOINS BOOKER, BUSH AND CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REVERSE INHUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICIES IMPACTING BLACK MIGRANTS Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats have already taken action to lower costs for families--and we have fully-paid-for plans to do a lot more to support families in WA state. Meanwhile, I've heard a lot of talk, but no serious Republican plan or action to do anything about it." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayoraks, Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Harris Leads Appropriations Colleagues in Investigating DHS Transportation of Aliens Within U.S. Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S. Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in urban settings in WA state are often left out of key federal support programs. I joined @SenAlexPadilla and my colleagues to urge the Biden Admin to identify and fix these gaps." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Amodei Urges Investigation Into Release of Illegal Immigrants Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Senator Murray Urges Administration to Form Advisory Group to Support Native Americans Living in Urban Areas Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "The status quo of rising child care costs and waiting lists isn't working for parents. My child care plan both lowers costs for families and helps more people find child care." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Senators Cantwell and Murray Hail Introduction of Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Violence Against Women Act Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 11, 2022 Senators Murray and Cantwell Hail Introduction of Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Violence Against Women Act Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "We need better protections for survivors of domestic violence--and the #VAWA reauthorization bill will take important steps to do that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan: dramatically lower costs for working families and make quality child care way, way easier to find. The Republican child care plan to lower costs:" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Congressman Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Remove Barriers, Provide Support For Homeless And Foster Students In Higher Education Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cardin, Warren Lead Call for COVID-19 Booster Shots for Individuals in DHS/ICE Custody Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 CONGRESSWOMAN SALAZAR INTRODUCES DIGNITY ACT Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm glad @VP and the White House are committed to supporting workers by strengthening pro-union policies in the federal government. In the Senate, I'm working to empower workers and protect their right to join a union by passing the #PROAct." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "As Chair of @HELPCmteDems , I'm fighting every day to protect every single worker's right to form and join a union--and that absolutely includes Congressional workers. If they choose to exercise that right, I would support it wholeheartedly." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022 Momentum Continues to Build for Sen. Ossoff's Congressional Stock Trading Ban in Congress & Nationwide Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Senate Colleagues in Follow-Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "The majority of Americans support #RoeVWade and don't want to see it overturned--they want a country where everyone can control their own bodies and their own futures. That's what I'm fighting for. RT if you're with me." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting DACA recipients is one of the many reasons we need a fair pathway to citizenship." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: I recently joined @MomsRising and Seattle families for a virtual town hall where I discussed the work I'm doing in the other Washington to help support our state's parents and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Today, we're the only country in the developed world where people don't have paid parental leave. And we also know that workers need leave to care for a sick child or cope with a major diagnosis. It's a disgrace. We need a national paid leave program. #FMLA29" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state workers and families know how important paid family and medical leave is--and it's why a vast majority support my push for a comprehensive national paid family and medical leave program." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Each year, nearly 7 million people need to take leave from work but don't because they can't afford to not get paid. Workers deserve better. That's why I'm fighting to build off #FMLA & pass a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guarantee paid sick days.' Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "29 years ago, Congress passed #FMLA--a groundbreaking first step that helped workers care for themselves & their families. It's past time to take the next step: passing a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guaranteeing paid sick days." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense and Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran's Affairs - Brown, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Introduce and Advance Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen.Patty Murray
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