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Aug. 20, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Congressman Adam Smith
Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 6, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith
Rep. Adam Smith
July 27, 2018
Tester Leads 26 Senators to Hold Washington Accountable and Increase Transparency in Elections
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. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 25, 2018
Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: the threat to women's reproductive rights is frighteningly real. It is real because unless Democrats and Republicans come together, President Trump will follow through on his promise to overturn Roe."
Sen. Patty Murray
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 19, 2018
On Heels of Trump's Disastrous Helsinki Summit and His Hint of Handing over a Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Senator Murray Sounds the Alarm on This Dangerous Situation, Cosponsors Senate Resolution to Protect American Officials and Servicemembers
Sen. Patty Murray
July 19, 2018
Rubio, Van Hollen Announce New Cosponsors of the Bipartisan DETER Act
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018
Providing for Consideration of H. Con. Res. Expressing the Sense of Congress That A Carbon Tax Would Be Detrimental to the United States Economy
Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 16, 2018
Tweet - "The US intelligence community concluded more than a year ago that Russia did in fact meddle in our elections. What's more, there is every reason to believe Russia will do it again in the next election."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 16, 2018
Smith Statement on Trump Summit With President Putin: "It is Hard to See President Trump Siding With Vladimir Putin Over Our Own Intelligence Community and Our Criminal Investigators as Anything Other than Treason"
Rep. Adam Smith
June 12, 2018
Senators Murray, Wyden, Gillibrand, Markey, Merkley, and Warren Introduce Bill to Secure Elections
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 4, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith
Rep. Adam Smith
April 26, 2018
Tweet - "Now, it's time for Republican leaders to bring this up for a vote so we can ensure Special Counsel Mueller is able to continue to follow the facts wherever they may lead in the Russia investigation."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018
Judiciary and Oversight Committee Democrats Issue Joint Statement After Interview with Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 18, 2018
Tweet - ".@RepDerekKilmer is right--there's a lot Congress should & must do to ensure the security of our future elections. Increasing transparency in our elections by passing the Honest Ads Act is a commonsense step forward."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 26, 2018
Jayapal Responds to White House Closing Russian Consulate in Seattle
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Stop Controversial Spending Bill Provisions That Would Increase Secret Money in Politics
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 12, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Urging the President to Follow the Law and Impose Russia Sanctions
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Today's indictments are just the latest confirmation that Russia interfered with our elections. We need to put a stop to this threat to our democracy, and this shouldn't be a partisan issue. -PM"
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2018
Tweet - "This is also another important reminder that Special Counsel Mueller's independent investigation needs to continue and be protected from political attacks & attempts to undermine. -PM"
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Emergency Hearings after Administration Official Reveals Russia Hacked U.S. Voter Rolls in 2016
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The same president who promised to put "America First" has failed to live up to the most basic duty of defending our elections and enforcing congressional actions to punish Russian meddling."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "President should be on notice that firing Mueller is not an option. The same goes for trying to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "In the coming days, weeks, and months, Congress must work to fulfill its duty by ensuring the integrity of our elections and safeguarding investigations by allowing them to run their course, free from political pressure. The world will be watching."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The same president who promised "law and order" has lashed out against Special Counsel Mueller, worked to discredit our agencies of law and order, and continues to sow doubt about the media that dares report the facts."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to join my colleagues in calling on Republicans to defend our democracy and end this partisan smear campaign distracting us from the critical questions about President Trump and Russia."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Tweet - "This isn't about transparency, this is just another attempt to undermine and discredit the Russia investigation, Deputy AG Rosenstein, and the hard-working men & women of the FBI -- and another attempt to protect President Trump."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on the Release of the GOP House Intelligence Committee Memo
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The American people deserve the truth about Russia's interference in the 2016 election, and they deserve to have confidence that their government is committed to preventing such interference from a foreign power ever happening again."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Top Senate & House Democrats Warn President Trump: To Use Nunes Memo as Pretext for Firing Deputy AG Rosenstein, Special Counsel Mueller or other DOJ Leadership Would be Viewed As an Attempt to Obstruct Justice in Russia Investigation
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats and Republicans need to send a clear message to President Trump: firing Special Counsel Mueller or any other attempt by this Administration to undermine the Russia investigation is unacceptable. #ProtectMueller"
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - Congresswoman Susan Davis Joins in Expressing Support for Robert Mueller's Investigation of Trump
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rod J. Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - End Efforts to Undermine Special Counsel Robert S.Mueller III
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Take Bipartisan Action to Protect U.S. Elections from Foreign Hacking and Cyber Attacks
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 12, 2017
Senator Murray's Statement on Alabama Election Results: "A Moment of Reflection for Republicans" as Voters "Loudly Reject" Moore, President Trump
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017
Tweet - "I'm pleased, and so relieved, to welcome Doug Jones to the Senate--where I believe he'll have so much to contribute as we fight to grow the economy and increase opportunities for workers and middle class families across the country."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Request for Urgent Briefing on Election Security
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 30, 2017
Letter to Stephen Miller, Senior Advisor to the President - Russia Disclosures Following Papadopoulos Revelations
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 9, 2017
Letter to Neven F. Stipanovic, Acting Assistant General Counsel for the Federal Election Commission - Prevent Foreign Meddling in U.S. Elections
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Larsen Statement on Special Counsel Indictments
Rep. Rick Larsen
Oct. 20, 2017
Letter to Commissioners on the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Sensitive Voter Data
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 18, 2017
Letter to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Voter Data and Transparency About How Sensitive Data Will be Used
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 10, 2017
Letter to Jay Clayton, Chair of US Securities and Exchange Commission - Disclosure of Political Spending
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Congressman Smith Commemorates the 52nd Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Rep. Adam Smith
July 25, 2017
Smith Statement in Support of Bipartisan Sanctions Legislation
Rep. Adam Smith
July 18, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Kris Kobach, Vice Chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Withdraw Voter Data Request
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 7, 2017
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Kris Kobach, Vice Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Senators Demand Presidential Advisory Commission Rescind Request for State Election Officials' Voter Roll Data
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 29, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Michael E Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Investigate Whether Attorney General Violated Recusal in Comey Firing
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 27, 2017
TIME - 5 Democratic Reps: The U.S. Can Turn Putinism Into An Opportunity
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 20, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Congressman Adam Smith
Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 6, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith
Rep.Adam Smith
July 27, 2018
Tester Leads 26 Senators to Hold Washington Accountable and Increase Transparency in Elections
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.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 25, 2018
Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: the threat to women's reproductive rights is frighteningly real. It is real because unless Democrats and Republicans come together, President Trump will follow through on his promise to overturn Roe."
Sen.Patty Murray
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 19, 2018
On Heels of Trump's Disastrous Helsinki Summit and His Hint of Handing over a Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Senator Murray Sounds the Alarm on This Dangerous Situation, Cosponsors Senate Resolution to Protect American Officials and Servicemembers
Sen.Patty Murray
July 19, 2018
Rubio, Van Hollen Announce New Cosponsors of the Bipartisan DETER Act
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018
Providing for Consideration of H. Con. Res. Expressing the Sense of Congress That A Carbon Tax Would Be Detrimental to the United States Economy
Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 16, 2018
Tweet - "The US intelligence community concluded more than a year ago that Russia did in fact meddle in our elections. What's more, there is every reason to believe Russia will do it again in the next election."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 16, 2018
Smith Statement on Trump Summit With President Putin: "It is Hard to See President Trump Siding With Vladimir Putin Over Our Own Intelligence Community and Our Criminal Investigators as Anything Other than Treason"
Rep.Adam Smith
June 12, 2018
Senators Murray, Wyden, Gillibrand, Markey, Merkley, and Warren Introduce Bill to Secure Elections
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 4, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith
Rep.Adam Smith
April 26, 2018
Tweet - "Now, it's time for Republican leaders to bring this up for a vote so we can ensure Special Counsel Mueller is able to continue to follow the facts wherever they may lead in the Russia investigation."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018
Judiciary and Oversight Committee Democrats Issue Joint Statement After Interview with Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 18, 2018
Tweet - ".@RepDerekKilmer is right--there's a lot Congress should & must do to ensure the security of our future elections. Increasing transparency in our elections by passing the Honest Ads Act is a commonsense step forward."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 26, 2018
Jayapal Responds to White House Closing Russian Consulate in Seattle
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Stop Controversial Spending Bill Provisions That Would Increase Secret Money in Politics
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 12, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Urging the President to Follow the Law and Impose Russia Sanctions
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Today's indictments are just the latest confirmation that Russia interfered with our elections. We need to put a stop to this threat to our democracy, and this shouldn't be a partisan issue. -PM"
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2018
Tweet - "This is also another important reminder that Special Counsel Mueller's independent investigation needs to continue and be protected from political attacks & attempts to undermine. -PM"
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Emergency Hearings after Administration Official Reveals Russia Hacked U.S. Voter Rolls in 2016
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The same president who promised to put "America First" has failed to live up to the most basic duty of defending our elections and enforcing congressional actions to punish Russian meddling."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "President should be on notice that firing Mueller is not an option. The same goes for trying to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "In the coming days, weeks, and months, Congress must work to fulfill its duty by ensuring the integrity of our elections and safeguarding investigations by allowing them to run their course, free from political pressure. The world will be watching."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The same president who promised "law and order" has lashed out against Special Counsel Mueller, worked to discredit our agencies of law and order, and continues to sow doubt about the media that dares report the facts."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to join my colleagues in calling on Republicans to defend our democracy and end this partisan smear campaign distracting us from the critical questions about President Trump and Russia."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Tweet - "This isn't about transparency, this is just another attempt to undermine and discredit the Russia investigation, Deputy AG Rosenstein, and the hard-working men & women of the FBI -- and another attempt to protect President Trump."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on the Release of the GOP House Intelligence Committee Memo
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The American people deserve the truth about Russia's interference in the 2016 election, and they deserve to have confidence that their government is committed to preventing such interference from a foreign power ever happening again."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Top Senate & House Democrats Warn President Trump: To Use Nunes Memo as Pretext for Firing Deputy AG Rosenstein, Special Counsel Mueller or other DOJ Leadership Would be Viewed As an Attempt to Obstruct Justice in Russia Investigation
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats and Republicans need to send a clear message to President Trump: firing Special Counsel Mueller or any other attempt by this Administration to undermine the Russia investigation is unacceptable. #ProtectMueller"
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - Congresswoman Susan Davis Joins in Expressing Support for Robert Mueller's Investigation of Trump
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rod J. Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - End Efforts to Undermine Special Counsel Robert S.Mueller III
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Take Bipartisan Action to Protect U.S. Elections from Foreign Hacking and Cyber Attacks
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 12, 2017
Senator Murray's Statement on Alabama Election Results: "A Moment of Reflection for Republicans" as Voters "Loudly Reject" Moore, President Trump
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017
Tweet - "I'm pleased, and so relieved, to welcome Doug Jones to the Senate--where I believe he'll have so much to contribute as we fight to grow the economy and increase opportunities for workers and middle class families across the country."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Request for Urgent Briefing on Election Security
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 30, 2017
Letter to Stephen Miller, Senior Advisor to the President - Russia Disclosures Following Papadopoulos Revelations
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 9, 2017
Letter to Neven F. Stipanovic, Acting Assistant General Counsel for the Federal Election Commission - Prevent Foreign Meddling in U.S. Elections
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Larsen Statement on Special Counsel Indictments
Rep.Rick Larsen
Oct. 20, 2017
Letter to Commissioners on the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Sensitive Voter Data
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 18, 2017
Letter to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Voter Data and Transparency About How Sensitive Data Will be Used
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 10, 2017
Letter to Jay Clayton, Chair of US Securities and Exchange Commission - Disclosure of Political Spending
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Congressman Smith Commemorates the 52nd Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Rep.Adam Smith
July 25, 2017
Smith Statement in Support of Bipartisan Sanctions Legislation
Rep.Adam Smith
July 18, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Kris Kobach, Vice Chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Withdraw Voter Data Request
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 7, 2017
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Kris Kobach, Vice Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity - Senators Demand Presidential Advisory Commission Rescind Request for State Election Officials' Voter Roll Data
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 29, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Michael E Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Investigate Whether Attorney General Violated Recusal in Comey Firing
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 27, 2017
TIME - 5 Democratic Reps: The U.S. Can Turn Putinism Into An Opportunity
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
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