| Jan. 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Last year was one of the hottest years on record. You've probably heard that sentence before--because the last seven years have been the seven hottest ever recorded. The climate crisis is here now, & it's only going to get worse. Inaction isn't an option."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 10, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm grateful to the first responders who have been working through storm after storm to keep Washington state's communities safe during this extreme weather. Please continue to be careful and check the forecast."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "There's a lot of talk about personal choices we can all make in fighting climate change--like recycling or turning off the lights. But these individual steps alone won't fix it--we need to take bold federal action to address the climate crisis & I'm determined to make sure we do."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "My heart goes out to everyone in Colorado effected by this fire, and to people across the country who are feeling the effects of the climate crisis almost every day. We must take bold action to protect our planet--and passing #BuildBackBetter is our best opportunity to do so."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 29, 2021
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This year, my bill to electrify our nation's school buses was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Tweet - "This is going to go a long way towards keeping our kids healthy and protecting our environment."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 28, 2021
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VIDEO: Senator Murray Highlights How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Invest in Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Climate Resilience, and More
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Severe storms in NW WA caused flooding, power outages, landslides, mudslides, and supply shortages. Our state needs a major disaster declaration so the families and communities most hurt by this intense weather can get the support they need."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "WA state's airports are absolutely vital to our regional economies, & $71M I helped secure from the bipartisan infrastructure law for airports across the state will help keep passengers on planes & shipments in the skies, while cutting harmful emissions."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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CAPITO, MCMORRIS RODGERS LEAD COLLEAGUES IN FILING AMICUS BRIEF IN PENDING CLEAN AIR ACT SUPREME COURT CASE
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2021
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Tweet - "We've seen it with the extreme weather events of this past year: the climate crisis is code red and we must act. #BuildBackBetter is going to be our biggest, boldest action on climate yet."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Senators Cantwell and Murray Announce $34 Million in EPA Grants for Puget Sound Recovery, Salmon Restoration
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "For too long, it's been communities of color who've had to bear the weight of climate inaction. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we'll be taking the boldest action yet on climate, creating good-paying job opportunities, and addressing racial inequities in our country."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2021
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Tweet - "I know addressing the climate crisis is a top priority for so many people in our state--including me. That's why I'm urging the Senate to pass #BuildBackBetter as soon as possible to help protect our planet for current and future generations."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "The climate crisis is real and Washington state is already feeling it. We need to pass #BuildBackBetter and take the bold steps needed to address it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "Washington state is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and I've made clear that action on climate is long overdue. This is the urgency of #BuildBackBetter--and we absolutely must pass it as soon as possible."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Senators Murray and Cantwell Secure over $152 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding for Washington State Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The clock is ticking on climate change, and the #BuildBackBetter Act includes necessary steps to protect our communities in WA state and make sure we tackle the climate crisis head on."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Today I visited the Skagit County Flood Wall to hear directly from local leaders about how I can help Western WA recover. I'm grateful to our first responders--& will do my part by fighting for federal dollars to help these communities & make sure we take bold action on climate."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Senator Murray Visits Skagit County Flood Wall to Hear From Local Leaders and First Responders
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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House-Passed Build Back Better Bill Includes Key Cantwell Priorities
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Nov. 15, 2021
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MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Nov. 9, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Max Cleland
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Nov. 5, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bills to Reform Federal Wildfire Disaster Response
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Members of Congress Urge Climate Diplomacy with China
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2021
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Cantwell on Track to Secure Historic Investment in Salmon Recovery
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Inslee and Murray statement on establishing solutions for salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Rep. Schrier's Bill to Clean-up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Cantwell Questions Nominee for National Park Director about Mount Rainier, Olympic National Parks
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Rep. Obernolte Joins With Western Caucus to Introduce "Western Conservation Principles"
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, Bentz React to Lopsided Columbia Basin Collaborative Membership
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Joins Prescribed Fire Event in Roslyn
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Strickland, Kilmer, Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Oct. 4, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on Oil Spill in California
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Senator Murray Helps Pass Funding to Avoid Government Shutdown, Get Disaster Aid to Washington State Farmers, as Republicans Continue to Push U.S. Towards Default
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Seeks Answers From Forest Service Chief During Wildland Fire Hearing
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Western Democratic Senators Push for Landmark Investment in Climate Action
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Newhouse Applauds Kennewick Irrigation District Title Transfer
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on Biden Visit to Survey Wildfire Damage in the West
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Beyer, DelBene Introduce Direct Air Capture Legislation
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Cantwell Celebrates EPA Using Clean Water Act Authority to Protect Bristol Bay
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 8, 2021
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Senator Murray Highlights Landmark Investments in Wildfire Recovery and Prevention
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Newhouse Announces Water Conservation Project Funding for Central Washington Irrigation Districts
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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Senator Murray Talks Wild Olympics with Local Leaders During Olympic National Forest Hike
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 30, 2021
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Senator Murray Applauds Creation of HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Senator Murray Highlights New Relief Measure for Agricultural Producers as Extreme Drought Continues to Grip Washington State
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Congressman John Yarmuth and Senator Bernie Sanders - Strickland, Kilmer Lead Letter to Fund Research into Toxic Chemicals Killing Coho Salmon
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the US - Newhouse Joins Call for Answers on Puget Sound Salmon Recovery
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Matsui, Connolly, Barragán, Clarke Lead Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Barragan Leads Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Senators Cantwell and Murray Urge Administration to Combat Jet Fuel Shortages Affecting Wildland Firefighting Amid Another Devastating Wildfire Season
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 9, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on Devastating New Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 9, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Newhouse Announces Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District Title Transfer
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 27, 2021
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Column - Putting a Stop to Catastrophic Wildfires
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| July 23, 2021
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ICYMI: Senator Murray Pushes for Climate Action During Twitter Live with Senator Schatz
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 22, 2021
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Westerman Leads Legislation to Mitigate Catastrophic Wildfires, Improve Forest Health
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 21, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Highlights 8th District Economic and Environmental Priorities During Wood Products Hearing
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| July 20, 2021
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Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Prevent Wildfires
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 20, 2021
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Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers React to Oregon Lawsuit on Columbia River System Operations
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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