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July 23, 2022
Tweet - "Ask any working family and they'll be frank: child care is just plain unaffordable. It's why I'll keep pushing to pass my child care plan and lower costs for Washington state's working families."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2022
Letter to Christopher H. Hunter, CEO of Acadia Health Services - Murray, Wyden Demand Answers on Mistreatment at Youth Residential Treatment Facilities
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 21, 2022
Tweet - "The game is up. I called to pass our bill to strengthen family planning--something Senate Republicans have been claiming they support--& they BLOCKED it. Their promises are worth nothing--& when put to the test they will not support women & families."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 21, 2022
Republican Senator Blocks Murray, Smith Effort to Pass Commonsense Family Planning Bill
Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2022
Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2022
Senators Murray, Smith, Warren Roll Out New Family Planning Bill, Announce Floor Effort THURSDAY
Sen. Patty Murray
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "While I'm fighting alongside Democrats to make child care affordable and expand paid leave, Republicans are actively opposing our plans--all while pushing a federal abortion ban to force women to give birth. They claim they're the party that supports families--they're not."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 28, 2022
Senator Murray Applauds Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Programs for Children Being Signed into Law
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
Senator Murray Applauds Biden Administration Action to Protect Youth from Nicotine, Remove Juul E-Cigarettes from
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 22, 2022
DelBene, Ways & Means Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Parents Have Access to Affordable Baby Formula
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 14, 2022
Tweet - "My child care plan will help over a million new children and their families find and afford child care. It's going to strengthen our entire economy. We've got to get it passed."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 13, 2022
Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Prevent and Prepare For Future Baby Formula Shortages
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
June 9, 2022
Tweet - "Families from Seattle to Richmond are STRESSED. They're staying up late at night trying to figure out how on Earth they will find a child care opening--&, if they get off a wait list, how they will afford child care. We can't wait any longer--we've got to #SolveChildCare now."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 1, 2022
Senator Murray Tours Family Solutions and Hosts Roundtable on Mental Health
Sen. Patty Murray
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "A new @FedederalReserve report highlights that the lack of quality, affordable child care is one of the top things holding women back from finding a job and joining the workforce. Yet another reason to pass my child care plan: it's good for women and our economy."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 19, 2022
Larsen Votes to Improve Access to Formula, Support Northwest Washington Families
Rep. Rick Larsen
May 19, 2022
Senator Murray Introduces Helping Heroes Act to Provide Disabled Veterans and their Families with Critical Support
Sen. Patty Murray
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 17, 2022
Center for Law and Social Policy: Murray-Kaine Child Care Reconciliation Plan Would Expand Access to 1M+ Children, Lower Costs and Get Parents Back to Work
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 16, 2022
Center for Law and Social Policy: Murray-Kaine Child Care Reconciliation Plan Would Expand Access to 1M+ Children, Lower Costs and Get Parents Back to Work
Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
May 13, 2022
Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
May 9, 2022
Tweet - "Quality, affordable child care isn't optional--it's essential for parents, for kids, for businesses, for our economy. It's essential for everyone. Let's deliver for families. #DayWithoutChildCare"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "I met with Military Spouse of the Year winners from across the country & thanked them for all that they do to support our women & men in uniform. To all of Washington state's military spouses: thank you for all that you sacrifice for our country. #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "Child care providers are so important. They help make sure families are supported, kids are cared for, & workers can head to their jobs. But so many providers are stretched thin. Let's pass my child care plan & make sure we support them--because they support us. #ThankYouChildCare"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "Child care providers are so important. They help make sure families are supported, kids are cared for, & workers can head to their jobs. But so many providers are stretched thin. Let's pass my child care plan & make sure we support them--because they support us. #ThankYouChildCare"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 4, 2022
Tweet - "When the costs of everyday goods go up, that's hard on families. I'm working in the Senate to reverse that trend with plans to lower child care costs, health care costs, and so much more--in addition to what we're already doing to make goods more available and less costly."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 29, 2022
Tweet - "We've seen record job growth in the last year, but families are feeling the sting of rising costs, and we've got to make sure we provide relief. Democrats are focused on passing a bill to lower costs on everything from prescription drugs to child care."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2022
Tweet - "When a parent has to choose between paying rent or paying for the prescription drugs their kids need, that's an impossible choice--one that no one should have to make. That's why I'm fighting to lower costs on both so families have the support they need to live and thrive."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 22, 2022
Tweet - "When families cannot find or afford the child care they need, it's bad for kids, parents, workers, businesses--everyone. I'm glad @POTUS is in my corner fighting for child care--we have to fix it and we can."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 22, 2022
Alongside President Biden, Senator Murray Pushes for Bold Action to Lower Child Care and Prescription Drug Costs
Sen. Patty Murray
April 22, 2022
Alongside President Biden, Senator Murray Pushes for Bold Action to Lower Child Care and Prescription Drug Costs
Sen. Patty Murray
April 22, 2022
Tweet - "Helping people and solving problems--that's our job. We can help working families by passing legislation to put money back in their pockets and take a little stress off their shoulders. I'm laser focused on that."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 21, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on President Biden's Visit to Washington state
Sen. Patty Murray
April 21, 2022
Tweet - "Our child care system is broken, and Washington state families--and child care providers--deserve better. My fully paid for child care plan will cut families' costs, increase options, and raise wages for child care workers."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 21, 2022
Ahead of President Biden's Visit, Senator Murray Pushes Plan to Lower Families' Child Care Costs at West Seattle Child Care Center
Sen. Patty Murray
April 13, 2022
Tweet - "We're the only developed nation where workers aren't guaranteed paid family leave. RT if you agree it's time Republicans finally support paid leave and help us get it passed."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 12, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Introduce Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 5, 2022
Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "This is really great news for families--it's something I pushed for and that I'll keep working to build on to address our nation's maternal mortality crisis."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "Here's what you need to know about my child care plan: it lowers costs for families, improves the quality of early education, raises wages for early educators, and provides more options for parents. RT if you're ready for the Senate to pass it."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2022
DeLauro, Schrier, Advocates Introduce Donor Milk Safety Act
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2022
Cantwell Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Legislation Aiming to Combat Food Insecurity in Schools
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Date
Title
Politician
July 23, 2022
Tweet - "Ask any working family and they'll be frank: child care is just plain unaffordable. It's why I'll keep pushing to pass my child care plan and lower costs for Washington state's working families."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2022
Letter to Christopher H. Hunter, CEO of Acadia Health Services - Murray, Wyden Demand Answers on Mistreatment at Youth Residential Treatment Facilities
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 21, 2022
Tweet - "The game is up. I called to pass our bill to strengthen family planning--something Senate Republicans have been claiming they support--& they BLOCKED it. Their promises are worth nothing--& when put to the test they will not support women & families."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 21, 2022
Republican Senator Blocks Murray, Smith Effort to Pass Commonsense Family Planning Bill
Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2022
Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2022
Senators Murray, Smith, Warren Roll Out New Family Planning Bill, Announce Floor Effort THURSDAY
Sen.Patty Murray
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "While I'm fighting alongside Democrats to make child care affordable and expand paid leave, Republicans are actively opposing our plans--all while pushing a federal abortion ban to force women to give birth. They claim they're the party that supports families--they're not."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 28, 2022
Senator Murray Applauds Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Programs for Children Being Signed into Law
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
Senator Murray Applauds Biden Administration Action to Protect Youth from Nicotine, Remove Juul E-Cigarettes from
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 22, 2022
DelBene, Ways & Means Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Parents Have Access to Affordable Baby Formula
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 14, 2022
Tweet - "My child care plan will help over a million new children and their families find and afford child care. It's going to strengthen our entire economy. We've got to get it passed."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 13, 2022
Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Prevent and Prepare For Future Baby Formula Shortages
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
June 9, 2022
Tweet - "Families from Seattle to Richmond are STRESSED. They're staying up late at night trying to figure out how on Earth they will find a child care opening--&, if they get off a wait list, how they will afford child care. We can't wait any longer--we've got to #SolveChildCare now."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 1, 2022
Senator Murray Tours Family Solutions and Hosts Roundtable on Mental Health
Sen.Patty Murray
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "A new @FedederalReserve report highlights that the lack of quality, affordable child care is one of the top things holding women back from finding a job and joining the workforce. Yet another reason to pass my child care plan: it's good for women and our economy."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 19, 2022
Larsen Votes to Improve Access to Formula, Support Northwest Washington Families
Rep.Rick Larsen
May 19, 2022
Senator Murray Introduces Helping Heroes Act to Provide Disabled Veterans and their Families with Critical Support
Sen.Patty Murray
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 17, 2022
Center for Law and Social Policy: Murray-Kaine Child Care Reconciliation Plan Would Expand Access to 1M+ Children, Lower Costs and Get Parents Back to Work
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 16, 2022
Center for Law and Social Policy: Murray-Kaine Child Care Reconciliation Plan Would Expand Access to 1M+ Children, Lower Costs and Get Parents Back to Work
Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
May 13, 2022
Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
May 9, 2022
Tweet - "Quality, affordable child care isn't optional--it's essential for parents, for kids, for businesses, for our economy. It's essential for everyone. Let's deliver for families. #DayWithoutChildCare"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "I met with Military Spouse of the Year winners from across the country & thanked them for all that they do to support our women & men in uniform. To all of Washington state's military spouses: thank you for all that you sacrifice for our country. #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "Child care providers are so important. They help make sure families are supported, kids are cared for, & workers can head to their jobs. But so many providers are stretched thin. Let's pass my child care plan & make sure we support them--because they support us. #ThankYouChildCare"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "Child care providers are so important. They help make sure families are supported, kids are cared for, & workers can head to their jobs. But so many providers are stretched thin. Let's pass my child care plan & make sure we support them--because they support us. #ThankYouChildCare"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 4, 2022
Tweet - "When the costs of everyday goods go up, that's hard on families. I'm working in the Senate to reverse that trend with plans to lower child care costs, health care costs, and so much more--in addition to what we're already doing to make goods more available and less costly."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 29, 2022
Tweet - "We've seen record job growth in the last year, but families are feeling the sting of rising costs, and we've got to make sure we provide relief. Democrats are focused on passing a bill to lower costs on everything from prescription drugs to child care."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2022
Tweet - "When a parent has to choose between paying rent or paying for the prescription drugs their kids need, that's an impossible choice--one that no one should have to make. That's why I'm fighting to lower costs on both so families have the support they need to live and thrive."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 22, 2022
Tweet - "When families cannot find or afford the child care they need, it's bad for kids, parents, workers, businesses--everyone. I'm glad @POTUS is in my corner fighting for child care--we have to fix it and we can."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 22, 2022
Alongside President Biden, Senator Murray Pushes for Bold Action to Lower Child Care and Prescription Drug Costs
Sen.Patty Murray
April 22, 2022
Alongside President Biden, Senator Murray Pushes for Bold Action to Lower Child Care and Prescription Drug Costs
Sen.Patty Murray
April 22, 2022
Tweet - "Helping people and solving problems--that's our job. We can help working families by passing legislation to put money back in their pockets and take a little stress off their shoulders. I'm laser focused on that."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 21, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on President Biden's Visit to Washington state
Sen.Patty Murray
April 21, 2022
Tweet - "Our child care system is broken, and Washington state families--and child care providers--deserve better. My fully paid for child care plan will cut families' costs, increase options, and raise wages for child care workers."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 21, 2022
Ahead of President Biden's Visit, Senator Murray Pushes Plan to Lower Families' Child Care Costs at West Seattle Child Care Center
Sen.Patty Murray
April 13, 2022
Tweet - "We're the only developed nation where workers aren't guaranteed paid family leave. RT if you agree it's time Republicans finally support paid leave and help us get it passed."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 12, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Introduce Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 5, 2022
Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "This is really great news for families--it's something I pushed for and that I'll keep working to build on to address our nation's maternal mortality crisis."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "Here's what you need to know about my child care plan: it lowers costs for families, improves the quality of early education, raises wages for early educators, and provides more options for parents. RT if you're ready for the Senate to pass it."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2022
DeLauro, Schrier, Advocates Introduce Donor Milk Safety Act
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2022
Cantwell Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Legislation Aiming to Combat Food Insecurity in Schools
Sen.Maria Cantwell
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