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Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "The longer President Trump's trade wars drag on, the more communities in WA suffer real consequences. President Trump must resolve these trade disputes--& quickly." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "WA's cherry growers are already feeling the brutal impact of President Trump's trade wars--all the more reason for the Trump Administration to bring an end to its trade disputes & make our economy work for our farmers & ag producers." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - With the Number of Refugees Permitted to Come to the U.S. on Pace for Lowest Number on Record, Senators Call on Trump Administration to Step Up Efforts and Honor America's Legacy as a Safe Haven for Families Fleeing Persecution Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Kirsjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Speier and Colleagues Send Letter to DHS Urging Action to Reunite Families Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Smith Statement on New Hurricane Maria Death Toll Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "More than 500 children and their parents continue to suffer from the ongoing and unresolved family separation crisis. It's past time the Trump administration put an end to this humanitarian crisis. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Trump Administration officials are hoping we forgot there are still 500+ kids in our government's care who were needlessly separated from their parents due to President Trump's cruel "zero-tolerance' family separation policy. We haven't--& we won't stop demanding answers." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018 "Encouraging News for America's Farmers" Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Take Action to Support Students With Parents in the National Guard and Reserves Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Cantwell, Reichert, Murray & Newhouse Call on Trump Administration to Provide Washington Cherries Relief from Retaliatory Tariffs Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 24, 2018 Senator Murray Successfully Includes Provision to Help Reduce Navy Aircraft Training Noise in Defense Spending Bill Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Carper Joins Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Federal Agencies Accountable for Addressing PFAS Contamination at Military Bases Across the Country Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 24, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Robert Goodlatte, Chairman of The House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Dems Demand Goodlatte Bring the Committee Into Session; Request Meeting with DOJ on Cohen's Guilty Plea & Demand Hearings on Trump's Abuse of Pardon Power Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Under Your Leadership, Immigration Crisis Grows Worse By The Day Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This (Special Character) "While some politicians are trying very hard right now to remain blind to the role of climate change in wildfires, the fact that global warming is driving the growth of Western wildfires is not a matter of debate among the people who study it." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Another day, another headline about how President Trump's trade wars are already starting to hurt people & businesses across WA." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As devastating wildfires grow more intense & wreak havoc across WA, an important reminder that it's time to listen to the science community's consensus on how climate change worsens the impact of wildfires." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Congressman Adam Smith Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Deputy Inspector General of Homeland Security and Daniel Levinson, Inspector General of Health and Human Services - Boyle Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Review of Abuse in Immigrant Detention Centers Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This headline pretty much sums up the absurdity & cruelty of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' family separation policy. https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-honor-ice-heroes-500-children-remain-separated-families-1078486 …\" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 17, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Rosen Leads House Armed Services Committee Members in Demanding Mulvaney Enforce Law Protecting Servicemembers and Their Families from Predatory Lenders Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "From raging fires that can destroy entire neighborhoods to the widespread hazard of wildfire smoke, we must recognize wildfires like the natural disasters they are & continue making the necessary public investments to defend against them." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Good article that echoes many of the concerns I've heard from farmers & others in WA who are uncertain about how federal aid will help reverse the damage caused by President Trump's trade disputes in the short- & long-term." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The next time President Trump tries to distract us by tweeting about personnel problems in his administration, don't forget: Hundreds of kids are still sitting in detention centers, separated from their families, because of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' policy." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "During this intense wildfire season, taking another opportunity to say thanks to all of the firefighters, soldiers, & public servants across WA who are working to keep our homes & communities safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: There are still 539 children currently in federal custody after being separated from their parents at our southern border. It's shameful that President Trump & his administration are in more of a rush to confirm judges than to reunite the families they ripped apart." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, DOD, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Calling for a Briefing on the Situation in Yemen Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "As a voice for WA, I will continue working to put an end to President Trump's tariffs & ensure that Congress and the WH make progress on trade deals that work for everyone in our economy--including our growers, exporters, & workers." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "While we must address unfair trade deals, it's clear President Trump's trade wars are threatening our state's vital trading relationships & jeopardizing WA exports. That hurts growers, exporters, & everyone in between--esp. WA families." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "From rural farms to ports across WA, it's becoming clear that President Trump's trade actions are already sowing unnecessary uncertainty into our economy, threatening jobs, & putting long-sought market access at risk." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Had a good chat with longshoremen at the Port of Vancouver, who export so many of our homegrown goods--they say the uncertainty of the recent trade disputes have made them & others in the community concerned for their family's economic future." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing farmers & other members of the ag community in Ritzville share how recent tariffs have caused uncertainty & affected their ability to plan for both the short- & long-term--we must bring these trade wars to an end before more are impacted." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Smith Statement on "Space Force" Proposal and Politicization of the Military Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's tariffs pose a unique threat to WA's economy & job market, as well as the millions of families who could see the costs of everyday goods go up--full stop." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "One of the biggest concerns is how it's going to affect my family, our housing, our benefits…if we lose our standard of living, my family will suffer in ways we have not had to deal with before" (Special Character) good read on the ripple effects of Trump's trade wars" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in our country pregnant women are being detained, shackled, and denied the care they need to have a healthy pregnancy--we should be doing everything possible to stop it." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 TRADE: As President Trump's Tariffs Threaten Washington State's Economy, Senator Murray Visits Eastern, Southwest Washington Businesses and Workers to Observe Local Impact of Growing Trade Wars Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Members of Congress Probe DHS over Circumstances Leading to TPS Termination for Nepal and Honduras Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the impact of President Trump's trade war on WA growers & families "Since WA is one of the most trade-dependent states in the country, our residents likely will be among those hurt the most by the current, global tariff battle" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reinstate TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Big Wins to Address Stubbornly High Rates of Military Spouse Unemployment Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "As one of our country's most trade-dependent states, there's a ton at stake for WA growers, exporters, & families if President Trump's reckless tariffs continue. Even more worrisome, WA families will most likely end up paying the highest price for this backward trade agenda." Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins Warn USTR Against Violating Trade Promotional Authority Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 31, 2018 Smith Leads Colleagues in Passing Yemen Reforms Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "If Mexico was supposed to pay for President Trump's awful and wasteful border wall, why is he threatening to shut down our government if American taxpayers don't foot the bill?" Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "A decision to shut down the government over President Trump's costly border wall would be a choice made by Republicans--the Party that controls the Senate, House, & White House." Sen. Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Senators Concerned About Validity of Information from Trump Administration, Question Criteria for Deeming Separated Families "Ineligible for Reunification" Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and Ambassador John Bolton, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs - House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Address Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "As long as there are migrant kids in our government's care still needlessly separated from their parents, it is a moral stain on our nation that cannot stand. We will not stop holding President Trump accountable until he completely reverses the reckless damage he has caused." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "I joined my Democratic colleagues in giving a voice to the 54 migrant parents who wrote an open letter, pleading with anyone to help them reunite with their children. Families belong together." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thousands of families have been reunited, but hundreds of migrant kids are still needlessly separated from their parents. None of this had to happen, & we will keep raising our voices until President Trump resolves this disgrace." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "The $12B…offered on Tuesday to the nation's farmers to ease the financial pain of the trade war isn't a long-term solution. It's a catalyst for bigger problems" President Trump should heed this call to reverse course from growers in WA & nationwide" Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "We came to this country to save our lives and the lives of our children. We were not prepared for the nightmare that we faced here. The United States government kidnapped our children with tricks and didn't give us the opportunity to say goodbye." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump can never undo the trauma caused by his reckless 'zero-tolerance' family separation policy. But we can make sure it never happens again. I'm urging Republican leaders to come back to the table & work w Democrats to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Designate TPS for Guatemala and Nicaragua Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dozens of migrant parents separated from their children wrote an open letter to the US public, hoping someone, anyone, could help them reunite with their children. Here is their letter." Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Kilmer, Cantwell Permanently Repeal Per Diem Rules that Nickle and-Dime Shipyard Workers, DOD Civilians Nationwide Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 26, 2018 Larsen Statement on Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Rick Larsen
July 26, 2018 Smith Leads Colleagues in Passing Yemen Reforms Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 26, 2018 Conference Report on H.R. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Rep. Adam Smith
July 26, 2018 Ranking Member Smith Secures Critical Nuclear Safety and Whistleblower Protection Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Adam Smith
July 26, 2018 Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, people from WA & across the nation stood up & let @realDonaldTrump know his plan to ban transgender troops from our military was a non-starter--& we won't let him forget the sacrifice transgender troops make in service to our country. #TransBanTweetUp" Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump needlessly separated thousands of migrant kids from their families, & it's especially cruel for our government to make these parents pay expensive fees to talk to their kids. This shameful practice needs to end--immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice - On Deadline Day to Reunite Separated Families, Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Call for Investigation of "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 26, 2018 House Approves National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report with Newhouse Amendment Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Secretary Azar on Providing Trauma Care for Children Affected by Trump Administration's Cruel Family Separation Policy Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Newhouse Meets with President Trump on Trade, Applauds Trade Agreement Announcement with European Union Rep. Dan Newhouse
Date Title Politician
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "The longer President Trump's trade wars drag on, the more communities in WA suffer real consequences. President Trump must resolve these trade disputes--& quickly." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "WA's cherry growers are already feeling the brutal impact of President Trump's trade wars--all the more reason for the Trump Administration to bring an end to its trade disputes & make our economy work for our farmers & ag producers." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - With the Number of Refugees Permitted to Come to the U.S. on Pace for Lowest Number on Record, Senators Call on Trump Administration to Step Up Efforts and Honor America's Legacy as a Safe Haven for Families Fleeing Persecution Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Kirsjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Speier and Colleagues Send Letter to DHS Urging Action to Reunite Families Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Smith Statement on New Hurricane Maria Death Toll Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "More than 500 children and their parents continue to suffer from the ongoing and unresolved family separation crisis. It's past time the Trump administration put an end to this humanitarian crisis. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Trump Administration officials are hoping we forgot there are still 500+ kids in our government's care who were needlessly separated from their parents due to President Trump's cruel "zero-tolerance' family separation policy. We haven't--& we won't stop demanding answers." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018 "Encouraging News for America's Farmers" Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Take Action to Support Students With Parents in the National Guard and Reserves Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Cantwell, Reichert, Murray & Newhouse Call on Trump Administration to Provide Washington Cherries Relief from Retaliatory Tariffs Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 24, 2018 Senator Murray Successfully Includes Provision to Help Reduce Navy Aircraft Training Noise in Defense Spending Bill Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Carper Joins Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Federal Agencies Accountable for Addressing PFAS Contamination at Military Bases Across the Country Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 24, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Robert Goodlatte, Chairman of The House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Dems Demand Goodlatte Bring the Committee Into Session; Request Meeting with DOJ on Cohen's Guilty Plea & Demand Hearings on Trump's Abuse of Pardon Power Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Under Your Leadership, Immigration Crisis Grows Worse By The Day Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This (Special Character) "While some politicians are trying very hard right now to remain blind to the role of climate change in wildfires, the fact that global warming is driving the growth of Western wildfires is not a matter of debate among the people who study it." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Another day, another headline about how President Trump's trade wars are already starting to hurt people & businesses across WA." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As devastating wildfires grow more intense & wreak havoc across WA, an important reminder that it's time to listen to the science community's consensus on how climate change worsens the impact of wildfires." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Congressman Adam Smith Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Deputy Inspector General of Homeland Security and Daniel Levinson, Inspector General of Health and Human Services - Boyle Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Review of Abuse in Immigrant Detention Centers Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This headline pretty much sums up the absurdity & cruelty of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' family separation policy. https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-honor-ice-heroes-500-children-remain-separated-families-1078486 …\" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 17, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Rosen Leads House Armed Services Committee Members in Demanding Mulvaney Enforce Law Protecting Servicemembers and Their Families from Predatory Lenders Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "From raging fires that can destroy entire neighborhoods to the widespread hazard of wildfire smoke, we must recognize wildfires like the natural disasters they are & continue making the necessary public investments to defend against them." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Good article that echoes many of the concerns I've heard from farmers & others in WA who are uncertain about how federal aid will help reverse the damage caused by President Trump's trade disputes in the short- & long-term." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The next time President Trump tries to distract us by tweeting about personnel problems in his administration, don't forget: Hundreds of kids are still sitting in detention centers, separated from their families, because of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' policy." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "During this intense wildfire season, taking another opportunity to say thanks to all of the firefighters, soldiers, & public servants across WA who are working to keep our homes & communities safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: There are still 539 children currently in federal custody after being separated from their parents at our southern border. It's shameful that President Trump & his administration are in more of a rush to confirm judges than to reunite the families they ripped apart." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, DOD, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Calling for a Briefing on the Situation in Yemen Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "As a voice for WA, I will continue working to put an end to President Trump's tariffs & ensure that Congress and the WH make progress on trade deals that work for everyone in our economy--including our growers, exporters, & workers." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "While we must address unfair trade deals, it's clear President Trump's trade wars are threatening our state's vital trading relationships & jeopardizing WA exports. That hurts growers, exporters, & everyone in between--esp. WA families." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "From rural farms to ports across WA, it's becoming clear that President Trump's trade actions are already sowing unnecessary uncertainty into our economy, threatening jobs, & putting long-sought market access at risk." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Had a good chat with longshoremen at the Port of Vancouver, who export so many of our homegrown goods--they say the uncertainty of the recent trade disputes have made them & others in the community concerned for their family's economic future." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing farmers & other members of the ag community in Ritzville share how recent tariffs have caused uncertainty & affected their ability to plan for both the short- & long-term--we must bring these trade wars to an end before more are impacted." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Smith Statement on "Space Force" Proposal and Politicization of the Military Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's tariffs pose a unique threat to WA's economy & job market, as well as the millions of families who could see the costs of everyday goods go up--full stop." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "One of the biggest concerns is how it's going to affect my family, our housing, our benefits…if we lose our standard of living, my family will suffer in ways we have not had to deal with before" (Special Character) good read on the ripple effects of Trump's trade wars" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in our country pregnant women are being detained, shackled, and denied the care they need to have a healthy pregnancy--we should be doing everything possible to stop it." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 TRADE: As President Trump's Tariffs Threaten Washington State's Economy, Senator Murray Visits Eastern, Southwest Washington Businesses and Workers to Observe Local Impact of Growing Trade Wars Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Members of Congress Probe DHS over Circumstances Leading to TPS Termination for Nepal and Honduras Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the impact of President Trump's trade war on WA growers & families "Since WA is one of the most trade-dependent states in the country, our residents likely will be among those hurt the most by the current, global tariff battle" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reinstate TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Big Wins to Address Stubbornly High Rates of Military Spouse Unemployment Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "As one of our country's most trade-dependent states, there's a ton at stake for WA growers, exporters, & families if President Trump's reckless tariffs continue. Even more worrisome, WA families will most likely end up paying the highest price for this backward trade agenda." Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins Warn USTR Against Violating Trade Promotional Authority Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 31, 2018 Smith Leads Colleagues in Passing Yemen Reforms Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "If Mexico was supposed to pay for President Trump's awful and wasteful border wall, why is he threatening to shut down our government if American taxpayers don't foot the bill?" Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "A decision to shut down the government over President Trump's costly border wall would be a choice made by Republicans--the Party that controls the Senate, House, & White House." Sen.Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Senators Concerned About Validity of Information from Trump Administration, Question Criteria for Deeming Separated Families "Ineligible for Reunification" Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and Ambassador John Bolton, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs - House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Address Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "As long as there are migrant kids in our government's care still needlessly separated from their parents, it is a moral stain on our nation that cannot stand. We will not stop holding President Trump accountable until he completely reverses the reckless damage he has caused." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "I joined my Democratic colleagues in giving a voice to the 54 migrant parents who wrote an open letter, pleading with anyone to help them reunite with their children. Families belong together." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thousands of families have been reunited, but hundreds of migrant kids are still needlessly separated from their parents. None of this had to happen, & we will keep raising our voices until President Trump resolves this disgrace." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "The $12B…offered on Tuesday to the nation's farmers to ease the financial pain of the trade war isn't a long-term solution. It's a catalyst for bigger problems" President Trump should heed this call to reverse course from growers in WA & nationwide" Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "We came to this country to save our lives and the lives of our children. We were not prepared for the nightmare that we faced here. The United States government kidnapped our children with tricks and didn't give us the opportunity to say goodbye." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump can never undo the trauma caused by his reckless 'zero-tolerance' family separation policy. But we can make sure it never happens again. I'm urging Republican leaders to come back to the table & work w Democrats to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Designate TPS for Guatemala and Nicaragua Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dozens of migrant parents separated from their children wrote an open letter to the US public, hoping someone, anyone, could help them reunite with their children. Here is their letter." Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Kilmer, Cantwell Permanently Repeal Per Diem Rules that Nickle and-Dime Shipyard Workers, DOD Civilians Nationwide Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 26, 2018 Larsen Statement on Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Rick Larsen
July 26, 2018 Smith Leads Colleagues in Passing Yemen Reforms Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 26, 2018 Conference Report on H.R. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Rep.Adam Smith
July 26, 2018 Ranking Member Smith Secures Critical Nuclear Safety and Whistleblower Protection Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Adam Smith
July 26, 2018 Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, people from WA & across the nation stood up & let @realDonaldTrump know his plan to ban transgender troops from our military was a non-starter--& we won't let him forget the sacrifice transgender troops make in service to our country. #TransBanTweetUp" Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump needlessly separated thousands of migrant kids from their families, & it's especially cruel for our government to make these parents pay expensive fees to talk to their kids. This shameful practice needs to end--immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice - On Deadline Day to Reunite Separated Families, Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Call for Investigation of "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 26, 2018 House Approves National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report with Newhouse Amendment Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Secretary Azar on Providing Trauma Care for Children Affected by Trump Administration's Cruel Family Separation Policy Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Newhouse Meets with President Trump on Trade, Applauds Trade Agreement Announcement with European Union Rep.Dan Newhouse
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