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Oct. 10, 2018 Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the FDA and Jeffery Schuren, Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health - Warren, Murray, Smith Press FDA on Oversight of Digital Health Devices Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 5, 2018 FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms Signed into Law Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Oct. 5, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Sen. Murray: Confirming Kavanaugh Will Tell Women to Keep Quiet Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Cantwell Statement Following Release of FBI Report Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - CPC Urges Withdrawal of Judge Kavanaugh's Nomination and Vows to Exercise House Oversight on Perjury Allegations Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Explain Vetting Process of Political Appointees after Racist and Sexist Blog Post Surfaces Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Head to President's Desk Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Cantwell Bill to Modernize Firefighting Technology Passes Committee Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 28, 2018 House Approves Bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act; Legislation Heads to President for Signature Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 27, 2018 Statement from Kim Schrier: "Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is an American Hero" Rep. Kim Schrier
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford was so brave this morning and I was so proud of the message of hope and inspiration that she sent to all sexual assault survivors. We are here for you, we will support you, we will listen to you, and we will believe you. --PM #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "This hearing is an important step, but it can't be the last one. Two other women want to come testify to share their experiences, and there must be investigation and additional hearings. -PM #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 Larsen Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Local Priorities Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "You only need to hear one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving it where a child can get access to it, or threatening a child with a gun to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 House Sends 5-Year FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms to the Senate for Final Vote Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Will women coming forward to share the most horrific experiences of their lives be trusted? Will they be treated like liars? Will women like Caitlin, Dr. Ford, Ms. Ramirez and others--will they be respected & listened to--or told to remain quiet? Republicans need to do this right." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Federal Disaster Relief Reform Passage Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 26, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 26, 2018 Executive Calendar--Motion to Proceed Sen. Maria Cantwell
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 - "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 - "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 - "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 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 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 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement 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. 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 - "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 - "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 - "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. 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. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell
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 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
Date Title Politician
Oct. 10, 2018 Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the FDA and Jeffery Schuren, Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health - Warren, Murray, Smith Press FDA on Oversight of Digital Health Devices Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 5, 2018 FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms Signed into Law Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Oct. 5, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Sen. Murray: Confirming Kavanaugh Will Tell Women to Keep Quiet Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Cantwell Statement Following Release of FBI Report Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - CPC Urges Withdrawal of Judge Kavanaugh's Nomination and Vows to Exercise House Oversight on Perjury Allegations Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Explain Vetting Process of Political Appointees after Racist and Sexist Blog Post Surfaces Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Head to President's Desk Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Cantwell Bill to Modernize Firefighting Technology Passes Committee Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 28, 2018 House Approves Bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act; Legislation Heads to President for Signature Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 27, 2018 Statement from Kim Schrier: "Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is an American Hero" Rep.Kim Schrier
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford was so brave this morning and I was so proud of the message of hope and inspiration that she sent to all sexual assault survivors. We are here for you, we will support you, we will listen to you, and we will believe you. --PM #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "This hearing is an important step, but it can't be the last one. Two other women want to come testify to share their experiences, and there must be investigation and additional hearings. -PM #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 Larsen Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Local Priorities Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "You only need to hear one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving it where a child can get access to it, or threatening a child with a gun to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 House Sends 5-Year FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms to the Senate for Final Vote Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Will women coming forward to share the most horrific experiences of their lives be trusted? Will they be treated like liars? Will women like Caitlin, Dr. Ford, Ms. Ramirez and others--will they be respected & listened to--or told to remain quiet? Republicans need to do this right." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Federal Disaster Relief Reform Passage Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 26, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 26, 2018 Executive Calendar--Motion to Proceed Sen.Maria Cantwell
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 - "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 - "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 - "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 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 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 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement 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. 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 - "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 - "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 - "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. 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. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen.Maria Cantwell
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 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
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