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Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Murray, Smith, Cantwell, and Jayapal Request Inspector General Investigations into Conditions at the NWDC
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "While President Trump continues to say that asylum seekers, most of whom are women & children fleeing horrific violence, are a security threat that should be met w/ force instead of assistance and empathy, I'm going to keep calling for more personnel support--not more troops."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cantwell, Smith, Murray, and Jayapal Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "I just voted yes on the Yemen Resolution. The civilian casualties in Yemen, which include so many kids, must be addressed. And everyone, D and R, must keep pressure on Pres Trump to uphold US values by condemning human rights violations no matter where they occur."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Instead of sending our US troops to the border, President Trump should have sent personnel to help process asylum claims and provide medical care. Asylum seekers deserve care and compassion, not tear gas and turmoil."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Murray Seeks Update on Ebola Outbreak Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act Passes House
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Following Senator Murray's Call for an Internal Investigation Into President Trump's "Zero-Tolerance' Family Separation Crisis, Federal Watchdog Reveals Multiple Missteps at Agency in Charge of Caring for Children
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "It's one thing to be inhumane, it's another thing to be dishonest. Pres Trump & his admin must be clear about the number of children separated from their parents at our border this year. The public deserves answers about every aspect of this cruel policy."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, President Trump is trying to create another distraction by threatening a government shutdown over the border wall. But we have shown before that we can work together to fund our government when Republicans push aside his unreasonable demands--and we can do that again."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "I'm urging my Republican colleagues to push aside President Trump's unreasonable border wall demands and work with us to fund our government and invest in middle class priorities. A government shutdown is not the solution."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010
Rep. Rick Larsen
Nov. 27, 2018
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Passes House with Jayapal As Democratic Co-Sponsor
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 27, 2018
Reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "The terrible reports from this weekend's heartbreaking scene at our southern border are beyond upsetting. Families seeking refuge in our country should be met with empathy & medical aid--not tear gas & chaos."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Aside from the positive economic gain immigrant workers provide, denying them assistance to which they are legally entitled won't put them on the path to self-sufficiency; instead, it would endanger their health & burden their lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "If President Trump is genuinely concerned about violence & chaos at our southern U.S. border, instead of stoking anti-immigrant fervor he should send additional personnel to process asylum claims & provide humanitarian aid to families seeking safety in our country."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2018
Smith Statement on Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018
Smith Statement on Transgender Military Ban and the Supreme Court
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Instead of being at home with their loved ones, thousands of US servicemen and women are spending Thanksgiving on an unnecessary deployment at the behest of President Trump. I reiterate my call to end this operation immediately."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Eating Thanksgiving dinner while stationed at our country's southern border during an unnecessary deployment isn't a substitute for eating Thanksgiving dinner with families and loved ones."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018
Senator Murray Reiterates Call to Send Troops at Southern U.S. Border Home Immediately
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Our servicemembers on the southern border of our country should be at home w/ their families & loved ones today. I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to not take away Thanksgiving from these troops because of President Trump's political stunt."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 20, 2018
Larsen Reiterates Support for NATO Allies at Meeting of NATO Parliamentarians
Rep. Rick Larsen
Nov. 20, 2018
Tweet - "I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to send US troops deployed to the border back to their home bases for Thanksgiving. They deserve to be w/ loved ones, not on an unnecessary deployment. https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=C7037660-E573-4CCA-AE45-2C67DBD4DB19 "
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018
Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, servicemembers deserve to be at home--not part of Trump's political stunt at the southern US border. I urge Secretary Mattis to send soldiers home to be with their families and loved ones. "
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Roybal-Allard & Jayapal Urge President Trump to End His Asylum Ban
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senators Murray, Schatz Urge Defense Secretary Mattis to End Deployment, Send U.S. Troops Home for Thanksgiving Holiday
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 19, 2018
Smith Statement on Reported Border Withdrawal
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Smith Statement on DOD Audit Report
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for the Resignation of Secretary Nielsen
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 11, 2018
Smith, Khanna, Pocan Statement on Decision to Halt U.S. Refueling to the Saudi-coalition
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 7, 2018
Thornberry and Smith Make Appointments to Aviation Safety Commission
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 7, 2018
Smith Statement Condemning House Republicans' Decision to Block Floor Debate on Yemen War Powers Resolution
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2018
Senator Murray Calls on Newly-Installed Acting Attorney General to Recuse Himself From Mueller Investigation
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018
Tweet - "I urge the newly-installed Acting AG to recuse himself from the investigation and for the Admin to make it clear to the American public that this investigation will not be compromised or undercut in any way."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 1, 2018
Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 30, 2018
Jayapal Statement On Trump's and Graham's Threats Toward Guarantee of Citizenship
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 30, 2018
Jayapal Statement on Pittsburgh Shooting
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 30, 2018
Statement on Trump Plan to Send Additional Troops to the Border
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 26, 2018
Smith Blasts Bolton Announcement that President Trump Will Host Vladimir Putin in Washington, DC, Early Next Year
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Let me be clear: I wasn't consulted on the Trump administration's bailout plan, but I represent a lot of families who are being hurt right now by Trump's tariffs. If President Trump chose who got aid based on the political map, that would be unacceptable."
Sen. Patty Murray
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Murray, Smith, Cantwell, and Jayapal Request Inspector General Investigations into Conditions at the NWDC
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "While President Trump continues to say that asylum seekers, most of whom are women & children fleeing horrific violence, are a security threat that should be met w/ force instead of assistance and empathy, I'm going to keep calling for more personnel support--not more troops."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cantwell, Smith, Murray, and Jayapal Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "I just voted yes on the Yemen Resolution. The civilian casualties in Yemen, which include so many kids, must be addressed. And everyone, D and R, must keep pressure on Pres Trump to uphold US values by condemning human rights violations no matter where they occur."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Instead of sending our US troops to the border, President Trump should have sent personnel to help process asylum claims and provide medical care. Asylum seekers deserve care and compassion, not tear gas and turmoil."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Murray Seeks Update on Ebola Outbreak Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act Passes House
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Following Senator Murray's Call for an Internal Investigation Into President Trump's "Zero-Tolerance' Family Separation Crisis, Federal Watchdog Reveals Multiple Missteps at Agency in Charge of Caring for Children
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "It's one thing to be inhumane, it's another thing to be dishonest. Pres Trump & his admin must be clear about the number of children separated from their parents at our border this year. The public deserves answers about every aspect of this cruel policy."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, President Trump is trying to create another distraction by threatening a government shutdown over the border wall. But we have shown before that we can work together to fund our government when Republicans push aside his unreasonable demands--and we can do that again."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "I'm urging my Republican colleagues to push aside President Trump's unreasonable border wall demands and work with us to fund our government and invest in middle class priorities. A government shutdown is not the solution."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010
Rep.Rick Larsen
Nov. 27, 2018
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Passes House with Jayapal As Democratic Co-Sponsor
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 27, 2018
Reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "The terrible reports from this weekend's heartbreaking scene at our southern border are beyond upsetting. Families seeking refuge in our country should be met with empathy & medical aid--not tear gas & chaos."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Aside from the positive economic gain immigrant workers provide, denying them assistance to which they are legally entitled won't put them on the path to self-sufficiency; instead, it would endanger their health & burden their lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "If President Trump is genuinely concerned about violence & chaos at our southern U.S. border, instead of stoking anti-immigrant fervor he should send additional personnel to process asylum claims & provide humanitarian aid to families seeking safety in our country."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2018
Smith Statement on Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018
Smith Statement on Transgender Military Ban and the Supreme Court
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Instead of being at home with their loved ones, thousands of US servicemen and women are spending Thanksgiving on an unnecessary deployment at the behest of President Trump. I reiterate my call to end this operation immediately."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Eating Thanksgiving dinner while stationed at our country's southern border during an unnecessary deployment isn't a substitute for eating Thanksgiving dinner with families and loved ones."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018
Senator Murray Reiterates Call to Send Troops at Southern U.S. Border Home Immediately
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Our servicemembers on the southern border of our country should be at home w/ their families & loved ones today. I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to not take away Thanksgiving from these troops because of President Trump's political stunt."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 20, 2018
Larsen Reiterates Support for NATO Allies at Meeting of NATO Parliamentarians
Rep.Rick Larsen
Nov. 20, 2018
Tweet - "I join @SenBrianSchatz in urging Sec. Mattis to send US troops deployed to the border back to their home bases for Thanksgiving. They deserve to be w/ loved ones, not on an unnecessary deployment. https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=C7037660-E573-4CCA-AE45-2C67DBD4DB19 "
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018
Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, servicemembers deserve to be at home--not part of Trump's political stunt at the southern US border. I urge Secretary Mattis to send soldiers home to be with their families and loved ones. "
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Roybal-Allard & Jayapal Urge President Trump to End His Asylum Ban
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senators Murray, Schatz Urge Defense Secretary Mattis to End Deployment, Send U.S. Troops Home for Thanksgiving Holiday
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 19, 2018
Smith Statement on Reported Border Withdrawal
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Smith Statement on DOD Audit Report
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for the Resignation of Secretary Nielsen
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 11, 2018
Smith, Khanna, Pocan Statement on Decision to Halt U.S. Refueling to the Saudi-coalition
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 7, 2018
Thornberry and Smith Make Appointments to Aviation Safety Commission
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Nov. 7, 2018
Smith Statement Condemning House Republicans' Decision to Block Floor Debate on Yemen War Powers Resolution
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2018
Senator Murray Calls on Newly-Installed Acting Attorney General to Recuse Himself From Mueller Investigation
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018
Tweet - "I urge the newly-installed Acting AG to recuse himself from the investigation and for the Admin to make it clear to the American public that this investigation will not be compromised or undercut in any way."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 1, 2018
Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 30, 2018
Jayapal Statement On Trump's and Graham's Threats Toward Guarantee of Citizenship
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 30, 2018
Jayapal Statement on Pittsburgh Shooting
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 30, 2018
Statement on Trump Plan to Send Additional Troops to the Border
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 26, 2018
Smith Blasts Bolton Announcement that President Trump Will Host Vladimir Putin in Washington, DC, Early Next Year
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Let me be clear: I wasn't consulted on the Trump administration's bailout plan, but I represent a lot of families who are being hurt right now by Trump's tariffs. If President Trump chose who got aid based on the political map, that would be unacceptable."
Sen.Patty Murray
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