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Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats oppose President Trump's wasteful wall. We don't think it makes any sense, we don't think it would make us any more secure --and we don't understand why he is asking American taxpayers to pay for it after promising, again and again, that Mexico would foot the bill." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to sexual assault and harassment, survivors' voices should always be heard loud and clear and taken seriously--and that certainly shouldn't stop at 35,000 feet." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's rationale for deploying active duty troops was to evoke fear & doesn't serve a national security purpose. Continuing to rely on active duty troops militarizes the border & normalizes their deployment domestically--a dangerous precedent for any democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 34 Members of Congress Urge Administration to Support Robust Funding for Earthquake Early Warning System Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Thank you to @NewtownAction for your tireless advocacy to strengthen gun safety laws at all levels. The epidemic of gun violence has taken too many lives and devastated too many communities across the country--we have to keep fighting for common sense reforms. #EndGunViolence" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I join @melindagates in calling for more women and people of color to study computer science. Opening doors of opportunity to every student should be central to the mission of education in this country. #CSEDWeek #HourOfCode" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Our troops have essential duties to perform that are vital to our national security. Taking advantage of their service for political gains belittles their sacrifices. It's time to end this unnecessary deployment & return servicemembers to their home bases." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenatorHassan, @endrapeoncampus, & brave sexual assault survivors joined me yesterday to represent the voices of students, women, men & survivors & to say this loud & clear: @BetsyDeVosED needs to listen to survivors & withdraw her #TitleIX proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats oppose President Trump's wasteful wall. We don't think it makes any sense, we don't think it would make us any more secure --and we don't understand why he is asking American taxpayers to pay for it after promising, again and again, that Mexico would foot the bill." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to sexual assault and harassment, survivors' voices should always be heard loud and clear and taken seriously--and that certainly shouldn't stop at 35,000 feet." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's rationale for deploying active duty troops was to evoke fear & doesn't serve a national security purpose. Continuing to rely on active duty troops militarizes the border & normalizes their deployment domestically--a dangerous precedent for any democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 34 Members of Congress Urge Administration to Support Robust Funding for Earthquake Early Warning System Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Thank you to @NewtownAction for your tireless advocacy to strengthen gun safety laws at all levels. The epidemic of gun violence has taken too many lives and devastated too many communities across the country--we have to keep fighting for common sense reforms. #EndGunViolence" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I join @melindagates in calling for more women and people of color to study computer science. Opening doors of opportunity to every student should be central to the mission of education in this country. #CSEDWeek #HourOfCode" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Our troops have essential duties to perform that are vital to our national security. Taking advantage of their service for political gains belittles their sacrifices. It's time to end this unnecessary deployment & return servicemembers to their home bases." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenatorHassan, @endrapeoncampus, & brave sexual assault survivors joined me yesterday to represent the voices of students, women, men & survivors & to say this loud & clear: @BetsyDeVosED needs to listen to survivors & withdraw her #TitleIX proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
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