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Jan. 3, 2019 Newhouse Sworn in to Represent Fourth Congressional District in 116th Congress Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 21, 2018 DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 21, 2018 Larsen Supports Historic Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 Murray Statement on DeVos Decision to Rescind Guidance Aimed At Fighting Racism in Schools Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Statement in Support of the First Step Act Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Passing the #FirstStepAct is an important step toward improving a criminal justice system that too often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction, and communities of color." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We must keep shining a spotlight on the ongoing threat of sexual assault and harassment on the job. With the results of this report, I'm urging all of my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to join me in working to make workplaces safe for everyone." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Nomination of Chai Feldblum Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, DHS - Cantwell, Pallone Demand Immediate Action On Pipeline Cybersecurity From DHS Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I know how much all of you care about women and all workers' ability to fight back against sexual harassment on the job and stand up for their rights--so I wanted to make sure you knew about a real threat to those rights that I'm fighting here in the Senate." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is an important first step toward improving the criminal justice system in our country--and I am glad we are taking it. #FirstStepAct" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The gun industry itself could not have written a more blatant and obvious distraction from the real problem gun violence poses to students across our country.Senator Patty Murray added," Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is insulting to students, parents, and teachers that @BetsyDeVosED wasted this opportunity to make some progress on addressing gun violence in our schools." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "For too long, women and men tolerated harassment because they felt the issue was too systemic and pervasive for them to make a difference. I refuse to allow that to continue to happen." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I call on every woman, man, mom, dad, sexual assault survivor, & anyone else who cares about campus safety & preventing sexual assault to make your voices heard & demand that Secretary DeVos rescind this proposal. Keep speaking out--tell @BetsyDeVosED to keep her #HandsOffIX." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "By reforming sentencing for low-level non-violent offenders, moving toward rehabilitation for people convicted of crimes involving drug use, & other important reforms in the #FirstStepAct, we can take an initial step to truly keeping our communities safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I will never get to remember my college graduation day without remembering that I had to share the stage with the man who raped me." - Jess Davidson @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules will sweep sexual assault under the rug--we should be protecting students, not schools. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "According to @CDCgov, nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year--marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades. We must keep fighting for common sense reforms--not next year, not next decade--but now. #EndGunViolence" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We have an opportunity now to take an important first step toward improving a criminal justice system that often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction & communities of color with the #FirstStepAct--I hope we take it." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Senate made it clear to President Trump and his administration that they must uphold American values around the world and make clear that this egregious violation of human rights will not be tolerated." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Congressional Progressive Caucus & Tri-Caucus Urge Republican Leadership to Oppose Additional Border Wall Funding, Send Values-Based Message to the American People Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Six years later, my heart still breaks for the families of the children & staff at #SandyHook Elementary. Across the country we have seen gun violence devastate too many communities. We must keep fighting for common sense policies to address the gun violence epidemic nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Our vote to strengthen protections in Congress against harassment was long overdue and an important first step--but there is much more work ahead here and nationwide to make sure that every worker is safe, respected, and treated equally." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "More & more often, consumer data is being used & abused in ways few people had imagined before. The #DataCareAct will hold the companies we entrust with our personal information accountable & will make it clear to them that they will face penalties if they breach our trust." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Jan. 3, 2019 Newhouse Sworn in to Represent Fourth Congressional District in 116th Congress Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 21, 2018 DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 21, 2018 Larsen Supports Historic Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2018 Murray Statement on DeVos Decision to Rescind Guidance Aimed At Fighting Racism in Schools Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Smith Statement in Support of the First Step Act Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Passing the #FirstStepAct is an important step toward improving a criminal justice system that too often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction, and communities of color." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We must keep shining a spotlight on the ongoing threat of sexual assault and harassment on the job. With the results of this report, I'm urging all of my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to join me in working to make workplaces safe for everyone." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Nomination of Chai Feldblum Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, DHS - Cantwell, Pallone Demand Immediate Action On Pipeline Cybersecurity From DHS Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I know how much all of you care about women and all workers' ability to fight back against sexual harassment on the job and stand up for their rights--so I wanted to make sure you knew about a real threat to those rights that I'm fighting here in the Senate." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is an important first step toward improving the criminal justice system in our country--and I am glad we are taking it. #FirstStepAct" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The gun industry itself could not have written a more blatant and obvious distraction from the real problem gun violence poses to students across our country.Senator Patty Murray added," Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is insulting to students, parents, and teachers that @BetsyDeVosED wasted this opportunity to make some progress on addressing gun violence in our schools." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "For too long, women and men tolerated harassment because they felt the issue was too systemic and pervasive for them to make a difference. I refuse to allow that to continue to happen." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I call on every woman, man, mom, dad, sexual assault survivor, & anyone else who cares about campus safety & preventing sexual assault to make your voices heard & demand that Secretary DeVos rescind this proposal. Keep speaking out--tell @BetsyDeVosED to keep her #HandsOffIX." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "By reforming sentencing for low-level non-violent offenders, moving toward rehabilitation for people convicted of crimes involving drug use, & other important reforms in the #FirstStepAct, we can take an initial step to truly keeping our communities safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I will never get to remember my college graduation day without remembering that I had to share the stage with the man who raped me." - Jess Davidson @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules will sweep sexual assault under the rug--we should be protecting students, not schools. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "According to @CDCgov, nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year--marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades. We must keep fighting for common sense reforms--not next year, not next decade--but now. #EndGunViolence" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We have an opportunity now to take an important first step toward improving a criminal justice system that often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction & communities of color with the #FirstStepAct--I hope we take it." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Senate made it clear to President Trump and his administration that they must uphold American values around the world and make clear that this egregious violation of human rights will not be tolerated." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Congressional Progressive Caucus & Tri-Caucus Urge Republican Leadership to Oppose Additional Border Wall Funding, Send Values-Based Message to the American People Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Six years later, my heart still breaks for the families of the children & staff at #SandyHook Elementary. Across the country we have seen gun violence devastate too many communities. We must keep fighting for common sense policies to address the gun violence epidemic nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Our vote to strengthen protections in Congress against harassment was long overdue and an important first step--but there is much more work ahead here and nationwide to make sure that every worker is safe, respected, and treated equally." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "More & more often, consumer data is being used & abused in ways few people had imagined before. The #DataCareAct will hold the companies we entrust with our personal information accountable & will make it clear to them that they will face penalties if they breach our trust." Sen.Patty Murray
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