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Jan. 9, 2022
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022
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"
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 1, 2022
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 29, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 27, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 24, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021
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
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2021
Senator Murray's Child Care Plan Would Increase Access to Child Care for Washington State Families, Lower Costs According to New Report
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2021
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"
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2021
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
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "In Clark County and communities across WA state, working families can't get or afford the child care they need."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "@TwinaNobles does powerful work with @TacUrbanLeague to address medical challenges Black women face in pregnancy & childbirth, and Black infant mortality."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2021
In Speech on Senate Floor, Senator Murray Continues Push for Lowering Child Care Costs Through Build Back Better
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Senator Murray Attends White House Bill Signing of Legislation to Support Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2021
Larsen: The Time is Right to Make Bold Investments in Child Care, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Lower Drug Prices
Rep. Rick Larsen
Oct. 19, 2021
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
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Senators Murray and Wyden Push for Historic Investments in Kids and Families Through Build Back Better Budget
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Fitzpatrick, Strickland, Wild Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
At Hearing With Facebook Safety Head, Cantwell Says Children Need Stronger Protection from Digital Abuse, Harm
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 27, 2021
Senator Murray Helps Secure More Than $15 Million in Federal Awards for Washington State Defense Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2021
Rep. Schrier Participates in Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Kids and Covid-19
Rep. Kim Schrier
Sept. 21, 2021
Senator Murray Announces Housing Funding for Foster Youth, Low-Income Seniors
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Universal Childcare Provisions
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 16, 2021
Senator Murray Continues Longtime Push to End Child Hunger in Build Back Better Budget
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2021
Senator Murray Pushes for Historic Action on Child Care, Community College, and Public Health During Western Washington Stops
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2021
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Kim Schrier
Rep. Kim Schrier
Sept. 7, 2021
Senator Murray Highlights Historic Efforts to Make Child Care Affordable and Accessible at Whatcom Child Care Center
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2021
Rep. Schrier Introduces New Legislation to Address Alarming Suicide Rates Among Children and Young Adults
Rep. Kim Schrier
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Senator Murray Requests Data to Get Child Tax Credit Payments to More Washington State Families
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 5, 2021
Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave
Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2021
Jayapal and Wyden Reintroduce the FAMILIES Act to Keep Families Together and Children Out of Foster Care
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 21, 2021
ICYMI: Strickland and Local Mom Highlight the Importance of the Child Tax Credit (VIDEO)
Rep. Marilyn Strickland
July 20, 2021
Column - Liberal Policies Are Putting Our Communities At Risk
Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 19, 2021
ICYMI: Rep. Schrier's Bill to Increase Vaccine Access for Children Passed Out of Subcommittee
Rep. Kim Schrier
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 9, 2022
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022
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"
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 1, 2022
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 29, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 27, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 24, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021
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
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2021
Senator Murray's Child Care Plan Would Increase Access to Child Care for Washington State Families, Lower Costs According to New Report
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2021
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"
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2021
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
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "In Clark County and communities across WA state, working families can't get or afford the child care they need."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "@TwinaNobles does powerful work with @TacUrbanLeague to address medical challenges Black women face in pregnancy & childbirth, and Black infant mortality."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2021
In Speech on Senate Floor, Senator Murray Continues Push for Lowering Child Care Costs Through Build Back Better
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Senator Murray Attends White House Bill Signing of Legislation to Support Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2021
Larsen: The Time is Right to Make Bold Investments in Child Care, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Lower Drug Prices
Rep.Rick Larsen
Oct. 19, 2021
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
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Senators Murray and Wyden Push for Historic Investments in Kids and Families Through Build Back Better Budget
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Fitzpatrick, Strickland, Wild Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
At Hearing With Facebook Safety Head, Cantwell Says Children Need Stronger Protection from Digital Abuse, Harm
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 27, 2021
Senator Murray Helps Secure More Than $15 Million in Federal Awards for Washington State Defense Infrastructure Projects
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2021
Rep. Schrier Participates in Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Kids and Covid-19
Rep.Kim Schrier
Sept. 21, 2021
Senator Murray Announces Housing Funding for Foster Youth, Low-Income Seniors
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Universal Childcare Provisions
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 16, 2021
Senator Murray Continues Longtime Push to End Child Hunger in Build Back Better Budget
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2021
Senator Murray Pushes for Historic Action on Child Care, Community College, and Public Health During Western Washington Stops
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2021
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Kim Schrier
Rep.Kim Schrier
Sept. 7, 2021
Senator Murray Highlights Historic Efforts to Make Child Care Affordable and Accessible at Whatcom Child Care Center
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2021
Rep. Schrier Introduces New Legislation to Address Alarming Suicide Rates Among Children and Young Adults
Rep.Kim Schrier
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Congresswoman Ann Wagner Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling for DOJ to Investigate OnlyFans for Child Exploitation
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Senator Murray Requests Data to Get Child Tax Credit Payments to More Washington State Families
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 5, 2021
Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave
Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2021
Jayapal and Wyden Reintroduce the FAMILIES Act to Keep Families Together and Children Out of Foster Care
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 21, 2021
ICYMI: Strickland and Local Mom Highlight the Importance of the Child Tax Credit (VIDEO)
Rep.Marilyn Strickland
July 20, 2021
Column - Liberal Policies Are Putting Our Communities At Risk
Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 19, 2021
ICYMI: Rep. Schrier's Bill to Increase Vaccine Access for Children Passed Out of Subcommittee
Rep.Kim Schrier
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