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Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Senator Murray Announces $25 Million in Grants to Respond to Opioid Crisis in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 4, 2019 Cantwell Applauds $25.9M in Funding for Washington State to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Treatment and Prevention Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Defense Department Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Personnel Funding to Pay for President Trump's Border Wall Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis 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. 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
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful this bill has finally been signed into law so we can take meaningful steps to help families and communities on the frontlines of the opioid crisis--both in WA and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "This week, @SenWarren and I released a report holding the Trump Administration accountable for making empty promises and focusing more on headlines than solutions when it comes to helping our communities face the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act was the result of hard work from lawmakers on BOTH sides of the aisle--we now must focus on continuing to help the many families and communities that have been heartbroken by the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan bill takes steps to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid crisis by providing training to help out-of-work individuals, expanding access to addiction treatment services, & increasing support for pregnant women and infants impacted by opioid misuse." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "What I've heard from families in WA state and across the country is a call to action to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused so much heartbreak. Yesterday, we took an important step in answering that call." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 President Trump Signs Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Into Law Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is a meaningful step toward addressing the heartbreak of the opioid epidemic. This crisis is far from over though. I will keep fighting for more action & greater investments so communities & families can recover from this tragedy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This latest report is just another example of President Trump's long line of empty words and broken promises to combat the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "After several months working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is finally law. This bill takes important steps to end the opioid epidemic, but we must keep working to do more." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "I am glad my bipartisan bill to provide meaningful resources to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic is finally law. This is an important step for families and communities on the frontlines of this tragedy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump is focused on scoring headlines with empty words and broken promises, communities on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are still in crisis. We need to do a lot more to help them recover." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad Congress is leading to combat the opioid crisis, especially since President Trump's response has been more talk than action. But we're not done yet. That's why I'm going to keep fighting for more resources & investments for our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - " I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and I know they need far more than empty words and broken promises." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Addressing the Opioid Crisis Rep. Suzan DelBene
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT Act will help those on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic fight its root causes & ripple effects by giving communities more resources and helping people get the care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
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. 3, 2018 Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Head to President's Desk Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 28, 2018 House Approves Bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act; Legislation Heads to President for Signature Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 26, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Larsen Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Local Priorities Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 25, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement 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 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 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell
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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law 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. 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. 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 Senator Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal to Tackle the Opioids Crisis in Washington State, Nationwide Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal on Opioids Response Legislation Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 OPIOID CRISIS: Senator Murray Applauds New Funding to Bolster Opioid Crisis Response Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the growing dangers of opioid addiction in WA--we must all do everything in our power to help patients curb their substance use & keep our families & communities strong." Sen. Patty Murray
June 22, 2018 House Passes DelBene Bills to Address Opioid Crisis Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 19, 2018 Strengthening Tools to Address Synthetic Opioids Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 15, 2018 Combating the Opioid Crisis in Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 11, 2018 Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "Powerful stories at our discussion in Puyallup on the opioid epidemic--in order to heal our communities from the tragedy of addiction, we must treat the #opioidcrisis more like the public health challenge it really is." Sen. Patty Murray
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "WA's tribal communities have been hit hard by the #opioidcrisis, in particular. Glad to spend time w tribal leaders & others in Puyallup discussing how to better address the scourge of addiction in WA & its ripple effects." Sen. Patty Murray
June 2, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday, I heard from the Bremerton community about their efforts to discourage opioid misuse, expand access to treatment, and prevent opioid-related deaths. I will continue working to give our communities the resources they need stay healthy." Sen. Patty Murray
June 2, 2018 Tweet - "We know our tribal communities have been hit particularly hard by the opioid epidemic. I admire their resilience, and I am proud to have included special provisions in my bipartisan opioid response bill to help them." Sen. Patty Murray
June 1, 2018 Tweet - "I had the opportunity to hear more about how the opioid crisis is affecting Kitsap County. These stories put a much-needed human face on the epidemic, and remind us how important it is to stop punishing addiction and start providing necessary care." Sen. Patty Murray
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "It's going to take all of us working to combat the opioid epidemic. Thanks to those at Peninsula Community Health Services for the work you're doing to help families across Washington state." Sen. Patty Murray
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "We know the opioid crisis affects everyone in our communities, including families and children. I heard more about the challenges they face firsthand from members of the Puyallup community yesterday." Sen. Patty Murray
May 15, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Introduces the Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act of 2018 Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
May 15, 2018 DelBene Introduces the Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Ac of 2018 Rep. Suzan DelBene
May 11, 2018 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduce Bill to Hold Big Pharma Accountable for Opioid Epidemic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 10, 2018 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray Hearing with Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Sen. Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "At a hospital in Washington state I heard about how many babies there were delivered to mothers fighting opioid addiction. This article shows how important it is we address this national issue from all angles." Sen. Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis doesn't just impact individual people--it impacts entire families. That's why my bipartisan legislation includes proposals to address the ripple effects of addiction." Sen. Patty Murray
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to curbing the tragedy of the #opioidcrisis in our homes & communities, the best way to get patients & families access to the help they need is to start treating addiction like the public health challenge it is." Sen. Patty Murray
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen. Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Senator Murray Announces $25 Million in Grants to Respond to Opioid Crisis in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 4, 2019 Cantwell Applauds $25.9M in Funding for Washington State to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Treatment and Prevention Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Defense Department Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Personnel Funding to Pay for President Trump's Border Wall Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis 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. 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
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful this bill has finally been signed into law so we can take meaningful steps to help families and communities on the frontlines of the opioid crisis--both in WA and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "This week, @SenWarren and I released a report holding the Trump Administration accountable for making empty promises and focusing more on headlines than solutions when it comes to helping our communities face the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act was the result of hard work from lawmakers on BOTH sides of the aisle--we now must focus on continuing to help the many families and communities that have been heartbroken by the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan bill takes steps to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid crisis by providing training to help out-of-work individuals, expanding access to addiction treatment services, & increasing support for pregnant women and infants impacted by opioid misuse." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "What I've heard from families in WA state and across the country is a call to action to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused so much heartbreak. Yesterday, we took an important step in answering that call." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 President Trump Signs Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Into Law Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is a meaningful step toward addressing the heartbreak of the opioid epidemic. This crisis is far from over though. I will keep fighting for more action & greater investments so communities & families can recover from this tragedy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This latest report is just another example of President Trump's long line of empty words and broken promises to combat the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "After several months working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is finally law. This bill takes important steps to end the opioid epidemic, but we must keep working to do more." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "I am glad my bipartisan bill to provide meaningful resources to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic is finally law. This is an important step for families and communities on the frontlines of this tragedy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump is focused on scoring headlines with empty words and broken promises, communities on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are still in crisis. We need to do a lot more to help them recover." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad Congress is leading to combat the opioid crisis, especially since President Trump's response has been more talk than action. But we're not done yet. That's why I'm going to keep fighting for more resources & investments for our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - " I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and I know they need far more than empty words and broken promises." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Addressing the Opioid Crisis Rep.Suzan DelBene
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT Act will help those on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic fight its root causes & ripple effects by giving communities more resources and helping people get the care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
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. 3, 2018 Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Head to President's Desk Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 28, 2018 House Approves Bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act; Legislation Heads to President for Signature Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 26, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Larsen Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Local Priorities Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 25, 2018 Bipartisan Committee Leaders Announce Opioid Legislation Agreement 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 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 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen.Maria Cantwell
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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law 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. 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. 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 Senator Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal to Tackle the Opioids Crisis in Washington State, Nationwide Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Murray Praises Bipartisan Deal on Opioids Response Legislation Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 OPIOID CRISIS: Senator Murray Applauds New Funding to Bolster Opioid Crisis Response Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the growing dangers of opioid addiction in WA--we must all do everything in our power to help patients curb their substance use & keep our families & communities strong." Sen.Patty Murray
June 22, 2018 House Passes DelBene Bills to Address Opioid Crisis Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 19, 2018 Strengthening Tools to Address Synthetic Opioids Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 15, 2018 Combating the Opioid Crisis in Central Washington Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 11, 2018 Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "Powerful stories at our discussion in Puyallup on the opioid epidemic--in order to heal our communities from the tragedy of addiction, we must treat the #opioidcrisis more like the public health challenge it really is." Sen.Patty Murray
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "WA's tribal communities have been hit hard by the #opioidcrisis, in particular. Glad to spend time w tribal leaders & others in Puyallup discussing how to better address the scourge of addiction in WA & its ripple effects." Sen.Patty Murray
June 2, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday, I heard from the Bremerton community about their efforts to discourage opioid misuse, expand access to treatment, and prevent opioid-related deaths. I will continue working to give our communities the resources they need stay healthy." Sen.Patty Murray
June 2, 2018 Tweet - "We know our tribal communities have been hit particularly hard by the opioid epidemic. I admire their resilience, and I am proud to have included special provisions in my bipartisan opioid response bill to help them." Sen.Patty Murray
June 1, 2018 Tweet - "I had the opportunity to hear more about how the opioid crisis is affecting Kitsap County. These stories put a much-needed human face on the epidemic, and remind us how important it is to stop punishing addiction and start providing necessary care." Sen.Patty Murray
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "It's going to take all of us working to combat the opioid epidemic. Thanks to those at Peninsula Community Health Services for the work you're doing to help families across Washington state." Sen.Patty Murray
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "We know the opioid crisis affects everyone in our communities, including families and children. I heard more about the challenges they face firsthand from members of the Puyallup community yesterday." Sen.Patty Murray
May 15, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Introduces the Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act of 2018 Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
May 15, 2018 DelBene Introduces the Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Ac of 2018 Rep.Suzan DelBene
May 11, 2018 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduce Bill to Hold Big Pharma Accountable for Opioid Epidemic Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 10, 2018 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray Hearing with Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Sen.Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "At a hospital in Washington state I heard about how many babies there were delivered to mothers fighting opioid addiction. This article shows how important it is we address this national issue from all angles." Sen.Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis doesn't just impact individual people--it impacts entire families. That's why my bipartisan legislation includes proposals to address the ripple effects of addiction." Sen.Patty Murray
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to curbing the tragedy of the #opioidcrisis in our homes & communities, the best way to get patients & families access to the help they need is to start treating addiction like the public health challenge it is." Sen.Patty Murray
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen.Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
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