| Jan. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Spokane address housing costs, keep child care providers open, fix up local city parks, and support people working in the arts. This is helping the community get through the pandemic."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm working to make sure parents have more affordable child care options close to home. Fixing our child care crisis is good for working families, good for businesses, and good for our economy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "From continuing our work to end this pandemic, to building back stronger & fairer for families & our economy--there's a lot of work ahead. Know I'm committed to delivering progressive solutions & making sure the voices & values of WA state are heard in the halls of Congress."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "My child care proposal is a popular plan that 3 out of 4 people in our country support. Why? Because making sure families can find quality, affordable child care is the right thing to do for our communities and our economy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "More than half of Americans live in child care deserts--communities where there just aren't enough providers for the number of kids. My plan is going to fix that and help make sure every family can find and afford high-quality child care."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Making sure people can find quality, affordable child care at a provider close to home is key to building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic. That's what Democrats' child care plan would do--and I'm determined to get it passed."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Senator Murray's Child Care Plan Would Increase Access to Child Care for Washington State Families, Lower Costs According to New Report
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Anyone ages 16 and up can--and should--get a COVID-19 booster shot. Click the link below to find a vaccination appointment near you. http://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "When my child care plan in #BuildBackBetter is implemented, most working parents will be able to send their child to a provider they choose. Right now the question is, can I find it and can I afford it. This flexibility will be a gamechanger for so many families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Democrats' child care plan in #BuildBackBetter will give parents more choices and more affordability. It's a practical solution to a huge financial barrier working parents face--and I'm determined to get it done."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Passing our child care plan in #BuildBackBetter means lifting a huge financial burden for parents who are spending way too much money on child care right now."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "In Clark County and communities across WA state, working families can't get or afford the child care they need."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell called our child care plan a "toddler takeover." Rest assured, there's no risk of that! I don't think he actually read the bill, so I went to the Senate floor to set some facts straight on how our plan will lower families' child care costs."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "@TwinaNobles does powerful work with @TacUrbanLeague to address medical challenges Black women face in pregnancy & childbirth, and Black infant mortality."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "If you missed @LeaderMcConnell on the floor today, here's what you need to know: the GOP plan for child care is that American families should keep paying too much for it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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In Speech on Senate Floor, Senator Murray Continues Push for Lowering Child Care Costs Through Build Back Better
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "In today's economy, quality, affordable child care for every working family isn't a "nice to have." It's a "must have." Let's get #BuildBackBetter passed."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Senator Murray Attends White House Bill Signing of Legislation to Support Veterans
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working hard to lower every day costs for families and build an economy that finally puts workers first. As we work to address inflation, #BuildBackBetter will help by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and so much more for working families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Children ages 5 and up can now get their COVID-19 vaccine, which will help protect them and their families ahead of the holidays--and get us closer to ending this pandemic."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Finding and affording child care is holding working parents back. #BuildBackBetter will dramatically lower child care costs, increase the number of high quality providers, and finally pay child care workers the higher wages they deserve."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 25, 2021
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Larsen: The Time is Right to Make Bold Investments in Child Care, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Lower Drug Prices
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Oct. 13, 2021
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Senators Murray and Wyden Push for Historic Investments in Kids and Families Through Build Back Better Budget
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Fitzpatrick, Strickland, Wild Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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At Hearing With Facebook Safety Head, Cantwell Says Children Need Stronger Protection from Digital Abuse, Harm
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Senator Murray Helps Secure More Than $15 Million in Federal Awards for Washington State Defense Infrastructure Projects
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Participates in Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Kids and Covid-19
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Senator Murray Announces Housing Funding for Foster Youth, Low-Income Seniors
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Universal Childcare Provisions
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Senator Murray Continues Longtime Push to End Child Hunger in Build Back Better Budget
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 14, 2021
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Senator Murray Pushes for Historic Action on Child Care, Community College, and Public Health During Western Washington Stops
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Kim Schrier
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Senator Murray Highlights Historic Efforts to Make Child Care Affordable and Accessible at Whatcom Child Care Center
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Introduces New Legislation to Address Alarming Suicide Rates Among Children and Young Adults
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Senator Murray Requests Data to Get Child Tax Credit Payments to More Washington State Families
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2021
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Jayapal and Wyden Reintroduce the FAMILIES Act to Keep Families Together and Children Out of Foster Care
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 21, 2021
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ICYMI: Strickland and Local Mom Highlight the Importance of the Child Tax Credit (VIDEO)
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| July 20, 2021
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Column - Liberal Policies Are Putting Our Communities At Risk
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 19, 2021
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ICYMI: Rep. Schrier's Bill to Increase Vaccine Access for Children Passed Out of Subcommittee
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| July 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Houlahan Leads Effort to Secure Paid Family Leave for Every Working American
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| July 15, 2021
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Congressional CTC Champions Celebrate First Payments, Call for Permanent Expansion
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| July 14, 2021
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Larsen: Expanded Child Tax Credit Puts Money in Pockets of Northwest Washington's Working Families
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 25, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley Unveil Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 23, 2021
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Larsen Calls for Long-Term, Structural Investment in Child Care
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Horsford, Swalwell Lead Bicameral Group Calling On Congressional Leadership To Include Support For Working Fathers In Infrastructure And Jobs Legislation
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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American Families Plan
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| June 15, 2021
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Energy and Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Rep. Schrier's Bill to Increase Vaccine Access for Children
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 2, 2021
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Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women And Children
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 28, 2021
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Senator Murray Statement on President Biden Removing the Hyde Amendment from the Proposed Budget
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 27, 2021
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DeLauro, DelBene, Torres, Bennet, Brown, Booker Statement on Republican Proposal To Reverse Child Tax Credit Expansion To Pay For Infrastructure
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Highlights Importance of Vaccines and Getting Children Vaccinated During Oversight Hearing
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| May 26, 2021
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Scott, Beyer, McEachin, Murphy, Murray Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Students From Dangerous Seclusion And Restraint Practices
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 18, 2021
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Letter to Gene Dorado, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Kaine & Murray Call On GAO to Examine Barriers to Services for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 18, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Congresswomen Lizzie Fletcher, Judy Chu, Diana DeGette, Barbara Lee Lead Public Comment Letter Applauding Biden Administration's Proposed Title X Family Planning Regulations
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez, Booker Join Democratic Colleagues In Support Of HHS Title X Rule To Reverse The Trump Administration's Gag Rule
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 14, 2021
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Senator Murray Introduces Legislation to Support Military Families
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 14, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 13, 2021
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Relief Package
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| May 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for Youth Achievement Center
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 29, 2021
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Jayapal and Merkley Lead Lawmakers in Introducing Freedom for Families Act
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 29, 2021
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Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 28, 2021
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Scott, Murray Praise Biden's Child Care Plan, Modeled After Child Care For Working Families Act
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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