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Sept. 26, 2018 Larsen Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Local Priorities Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "If Republicans try to jam Judge Kavanaugh's nomination through, if they refuse to listen to women, & if they mistreat survivors bravely telling their stories--they will face a wave of women & men across the country who will rise up & stand for survivors." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "In the aftermath of many school shootings, we should be doing everything we can to address gun violence and make our schools safer. Unfortunately, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is heading in the opposite direction by allowing schools to use federal funds to purchase guns for teachers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "It only takes one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving a gun in a school bathroom, or threatening a child with a gun, to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more. I call on @BetsyDeVosED to end this dangerous proposal immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "We need your voices--now more than ever--to let women and men around the country know that we #BelieveSurvivors." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "When we saw what happened to Anita Hill--we rose up & we fought for change. Women will do the same if Dr. Ford & others are disrespected & mistreated. We're not going to stand for this again. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Every Student Succeeds Act: States Leading The Way Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Senator Murray Champions New Provision in FAA Bill That Creates a National Task Force to Combat Sexual Assault and Harassment on Airplanes; Vows to Keep Fighting for Additional Measures to Help Survivors Seek Justice Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When women speak up about sexual assault, they should be listened to and supported, not bullied, attacked, or threatened. If you've been sexually assaulted and are looking for help, please visit @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "No woman should be attacked or threatened for sharing her story of sexual assault. We, as a country, need to do better. If you need help, or someone to talk to, please reach out to the good people at @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment, they deserve immediate attention--even if it occurs at 35,000 feet. Because of brave people like Allison who've shared their experiences, I'm stepping up to tackle this issue head-on in Congress." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The National Sexual Assault Hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7. To the women and men who have been sexually assaulted and are thinking of coming forward, I stand with you. Learn more here: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The comments from President Trump and actions from Senate Republicans are exactly why women and men who have been sexually assaulted are afraid to speak up. If you need help, or someone to talk to, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "From securing federal funding to increases in mental health challenges, there is still considerable work to be done in #PuertoRico--one year after #HurricaneMaria. We must continue to do all we can help our fellow Americans recover." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a much-needed step forward to help those on the frontlines of this epidemic, including issues I heard about firsthand in Washington state. But we have a whole lot more work ahead to truly respond to this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "When working on the Opioid Crisis Response Act, we heard about the many different faces of this epidemic and its root causes and ripple effects. I'm going to keep fighting for more solutions for families in Washington state and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From lack of access to health services to disease outbreaks, Hurricane #Florence is endangering the health of countless people. There is considerable work to be done to respond to this public health crisis & ensure the situation does not become direr." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "As wildfires & weather events grow more & more dangerous due to climate change, threatening families in WA & nationwide, the Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules meant to protect our air & environment are beyond reckless." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad the Senate came together to pass the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes care for children born to mothers battling addiction. This is a long-overdue step forward to help address this epidemic that's impacting so many people and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a result of the Senate working together to create legislation that looks for common ground and common sense solutions for families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Even as I keep working to get the Opioid Crisis Response Act over the finish line and signed into law, I'm going to keep fighting for more support, resources, and solutions for families across Washington state and the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, Hurricane Maria ravaged #PuertoRico--leaving at least 3.4M Americans with no power, decimating countless structures, & claiming the lives of at least 16. Contrary to what President Trump says, there is still so much work to be done." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane #Florence, including the brave first responders who have saved countless lives in recent days. As a country, we must do all we can to help families recover and rebuild." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to talk about my bipartisan agreement and the Opioid Crisis Response Act which the Senate just passed to help communities and families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We're making progress, but we have considerable work to do. Opioids are an ongoing crisis, meaning our investments to fight them must also be ongoing--I'm going to keep working to get more common sense steps over the finish line for our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 16, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Sadly, and contrary to what President Trump would like us to believe, new figures show that thousands of #PuertoRico residents lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. We must do all we can to help our fellow Americans recover." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The communities and families of the opioid crisis want serious action to address the full range of challenges they face, and I'm glad so many members on both sides came together to agree on some common sense solutions that will help address this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By allowing schools to use federal funds to buy firearms, @BetsyDeVosED is making our schools more dangerous and our students less safe. I'm going to keep fighting this deeply harmful proposal every step of the way." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By taking ideas from all sides of the aisle and focusing on the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic, we've crafted a bipartisan bill to address this nationwide crisis, expand access to addiction treatment, & prevent substance misuse." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I appreciate @ChrisMurphyCT leading the charge calling for @BetsyDevosED to testify on allowing schools to use federal money to buy guns. This isn't what these funds are meant for & more guns in the classroom will only make students & teachers less safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Every student deserves the right to learn in a safe environment, and it's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosEd is considering such a big step backward when it comes to finally addressing our nation's campus sexual assault crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "We still have a lot of work to do to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid crisis, but this is a good step forward in doing all we can to stop opioids from coming into our country from China and other foreign manufacturers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal on Opioids Response Legislation Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Senator Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal to Tackle the Opioids Crisis in Washington State, Nationwide Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "It's no wonder the NRA immediately applauded this nomination. Judge Kavanaugh has taken a far more expansive interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, and has vigorously argued that assault weapon bans are unconstitutional. #StopKavanagh" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Armed Services Ranking Member Smith and Key Appropriators Oppose Trump Plan to Spend Military Readiness and Infrastructure Funds on Border Wall Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Armed Services Ranking Member Smith and Key Appropriators Oppose Trump Plan to Spend Military Readiness and Infrastructure Funds on Border Wall Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 4, 2018 Letter to Dr. Bruce Hamilton, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board - Stop "Ill-Advicsed Plan" to Cut Staff by One-Third & Gut Core Capability of the Organization Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Using federal funds to arm teachers in our schools isn't what students or parents want, what our teachers want, or what Congress intended. There are better ways to keep our kids safe--period." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This editorial from @EverettHerald hits the nail squarely on the head (Special Character) "There are other solutions to increasing safety that don't turn schools into armed camps. Putting more "good guys with guns' into schools would actually make our children less safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Murray: "It's Shameful And Appalling That Secretary DeVos Is Considering Issuing A Rule Would Make It Harder For Students To Seek Justice" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 29, 2018 Smith Statement on New Hurricane Maria Death Toll Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosED is still considering issuing a rule would make it harder for students to seek justice if they've been sexually assaulted on campus.Senator Patty Murray added," Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Senator Murray Takes Action to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 OPIOID CRISIS: Senator Murray Applauds New Funding to Bolster Opioid Crisis Response Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Robert Goodlatte, Chairman of The House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Dems Demand Goodlatte Bring the Committee Into Session; Request Meeting with DOJ on Cohen's Guilty Plea & Demand Hearings on Trump's Abuse of Pardon Power Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2018 Larsen Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Local Priorities Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "If Republicans try to jam Judge Kavanaugh's nomination through, if they refuse to listen to women, & if they mistreat survivors bravely telling their stories--they will face a wave of women & men across the country who will rise up & stand for survivors." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "In the aftermath of many school shootings, we should be doing everything we can to address gun violence and make our schools safer. Unfortunately, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is heading in the opposite direction by allowing schools to use federal funds to purchase guns for teachers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "It only takes one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving a gun in a school bathroom, or threatening a child with a gun, to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more. I call on @BetsyDeVosED to end this dangerous proposal immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "We need your voices--now more than ever--to let women and men around the country know that we #BelieveSurvivors." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "When we saw what happened to Anita Hill--we rose up & we fought for change. Women will do the same if Dr. Ford & others are disrespected & mistreated. We're not going to stand for this again. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Every Student Succeeds Act: States Leading The Way Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Senator Murray Champions New Provision in FAA Bill That Creates a National Task Force to Combat Sexual Assault and Harassment on Airplanes; Vows to Keep Fighting for Additional Measures to Help Survivors Seek Justice Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When women speak up about sexual assault, they should be listened to and supported, not bullied, attacked, or threatened. If you've been sexually assaulted and are looking for help, please visit @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "No woman should be attacked or threatened for sharing her story of sexual assault. We, as a country, need to do better. If you need help, or someone to talk to, please reach out to the good people at @RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment, they deserve immediate attention--even if it occurs at 35,000 feet. Because of brave people like Allison who've shared their experiences, I'm stepping up to tackle this issue head-on in Congress." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The National Sexual Assault Hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7. To the women and men who have been sexually assaulted and are thinking of coming forward, I stand with you. Learn more here: https://www.rainn.org/ " Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The comments from President Trump and actions from Senate Republicans are exactly why women and men who have been sexually assaulted are afraid to speak up. If you need help, or someone to talk to, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "From securing federal funding to increases in mental health challenges, there is still considerable work to be done in #PuertoRico--one year after #HurricaneMaria. We must continue to do all we can help our fellow Americans recover." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a much-needed step forward to help those on the frontlines of this epidemic, including issues I heard about firsthand in Washington state. But we have a whole lot more work ahead to truly respond to this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "When working on the Opioid Crisis Response Act, we heard about the many different faces of this epidemic and its root causes and ripple effects. I'm going to keep fighting for more solutions for families in Washington state and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From lack of access to health services to disease outbreaks, Hurricane #Florence is endangering the health of countless people. There is considerable work to be done to respond to this public health crisis & ensure the situation does not become direr." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "As wildfires & weather events grow more & more dangerous due to climate change, threatening families in WA & nationwide, the Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules meant to protect our air & environment are beyond reckless." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad the Senate came together to pass the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes care for children born to mothers battling addiction. This is a long-overdue step forward to help address this epidemic that's impacting so many people and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a result of the Senate working together to create legislation that looks for common ground and common sense solutions for families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Even as I keep working to get the Opioid Crisis Response Act over the finish line and signed into law, I'm going to keep fighting for more support, resources, and solutions for families across Washington state and the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, Hurricane Maria ravaged #PuertoRico--leaving at least 3.4M Americans with no power, decimating countless structures, & claiming the lives of at least 16. Contrary to what President Trump says, there is still so much work to be done." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane #Florence, including the brave first responders who have saved countless lives in recent days. As a country, we must do all we can to help families recover and rebuild." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to talk about my bipartisan agreement and the Opioid Crisis Response Act which the Senate just passed to help communities and families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We're making progress, but we have considerable work to do. Opioids are an ongoing crisis, meaning our investments to fight them must also be ongoing--I'm going to keep working to get more common sense steps over the finish line for our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 16, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Sadly, and contrary to what President Trump would like us to believe, new figures show that thousands of #PuertoRico residents lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. We must do all we can to help our fellow Americans recover." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The communities and families of the opioid crisis want serious action to address the full range of challenges they face, and I'm glad so many members on both sides came together to agree on some common sense solutions that will help address this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By allowing schools to use federal funds to buy firearms, @BetsyDeVosED is making our schools more dangerous and our students less safe. I'm going to keep fighting this deeply harmful proposal every step of the way." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By taking ideas from all sides of the aisle and focusing on the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic, we've crafted a bipartisan bill to address this nationwide crisis, expand access to addiction treatment, & prevent substance misuse." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I appreciate @ChrisMurphyCT leading the charge calling for @BetsyDevosED to testify on allowing schools to use federal money to buy guns. This isn't what these funds are meant for & more guns in the classroom will only make students & teachers less safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Every student deserves the right to learn in a safe environment, and it's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosEd is considering such a big step backward when it comes to finally addressing our nation's campus sexual assault crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "We still have a lot of work to do to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid crisis, but this is a good step forward in doing all we can to stop opioids from coming into our country from China and other foreign manufacturers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal on Opioids Response Legislation Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Senator Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal to Tackle the Opioids Crisis in Washington State, Nationwide Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "It's no wonder the NRA immediately applauded this nomination. Judge Kavanaugh has taken a far more expansive interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, and has vigorously argued that assault weapon bans are unconstitutional. #StopKavanagh" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Armed Services Ranking Member Smith and Key Appropriators Oppose Trump Plan to Spend Military Readiness and Infrastructure Funds on Border Wall Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Armed Services Ranking Member Smith and Key Appropriators Oppose Trump Plan to Spend Military Readiness and Infrastructure Funds on Border Wall Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 4, 2018 Letter to Dr. Bruce Hamilton, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board - Stop "Ill-Advicsed Plan" to Cut Staff by One-Third & Gut Core Capability of the Organization Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Using federal funds to arm teachers in our schools isn't what students or parents want, what our teachers want, or what Congress intended. There are better ways to keep our kids safe--period." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This editorial from @EverettHerald hits the nail squarely on the head (Special Character) "There are other solutions to increasing safety that don't turn schools into armed camps. Putting more "good guys with guns' into schools would actually make our children less safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Murray: "It's Shameful And Appalling That Secretary DeVos Is Considering Issuing A Rule Would Make It Harder For Students To Seek Justice" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 29, 2018 Smith Statement on New Hurricane Maria Death Toll Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosED is still considering issuing a rule would make it harder for students to seek justice if they've been sexually assaulted on campus.Senator Patty Murray added," Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Senator Murray Takes Action to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 OPIOID CRISIS: Senator Murray Applauds New Funding to Bolster Opioid Crisis Response Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Robert Goodlatte, Chairman of The House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Dems Demand Goodlatte Bring the Committee Into Session; Request Meeting with DOJ on Cohen's Guilty Plea & Demand Hearings on Trump's Abuse of Pardon Power Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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