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June 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Withdraw "Transparency Rule" That Will Damage Environmental Protection Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
June 7, 2018 Senator Murray Announces Major Investments in Transportation, Rail Safety, and Affordable Housing Programs in Washington State Have Been Approved by Senate Committee; Bill Now Moves to Full Senate Sen. Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Senators Murray and Cantwell Legislation to #HonorGleason with Congressional Gold Medal Reaches Required Number of Senate Cosponsors Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 6, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, White House Counsel - House Judiciary Dems Send Letter to White House Counsel Mcgahn About Trump's Extraordinary View of the Pardon Power Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 1, 2018 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Thoroughly & Fairly Investigate Border Patrol Killing of Immigrant Claudia Patricia Gómez González Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "The longer we wait to take action, the longer sexual assault and workplace harassment can still be swept under the rug. Doing everything we can to find out the impacts on workers and our economy would be a good step forward." Sen. Patty Murray
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenGillibrand, @SenWarren, & @SenFeinstein to call on Gov Accountability Office to investigate the economic impacts that sexual harassment in the workplace can have on our economy. We have a lot of work to do to address this pervasive issue." Sen. Patty Murray
May 25, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Wilber Ross, Secretary for the Department of Commerce, and the Honorable Neomi Rao, Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and Office of Management and Budget - Explain How Census Citizenship Question Will Comply with Federal Law Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 24, 2018 Senator Murray Supports Bipartisan Reform of Congressional Harassment Policies; Calls for Continued Work Sen. Patty Murray
May 24, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Sit for Special Counsel Interview Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "This step forward was only possible because women chose to come forward with painful stories of assault and harassment in order to prevent other women from experiencing the same. I am inspired by their courage." Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Wilbur Ross, Secretary for the Department of Commerce, and the Honorable Neomi Rao, Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and the Office of Management and Budget - Over 30 Senate, House Democrats Press Trump Administration to Explain How Late Addition of Census Citizenship Question Will Comply with Federal Law Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Peggy Gustafson, Department of Commerce Inspector General - Call for IG Investigation Into Commerce Department Conduct Toward Sherry Chen Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "From our economy, to our environment, to our culture & heritage, the Columbia River Treaty is integral to so much of the PNW way of life--glad to see stakeholders come together in good faith to update this important pact for WA." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families" Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first." Sen. Patty Murray
May 21, 2018 House & Senate Democratic Leaders Unveil A Better Deal for Our Democracy Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "I just voted NO on President Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Gina Haspel. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Senator Murray Stands With Senator Gillibrand to Demand Reform of Congressional Policies on Sexual Assault and Harassment Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Senator Murray Votes No on CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing details of some of the disturbing reports that have surfaced about @EPAScottPruitt's questionable leadership & use of taxpayer dollars, the American people rightfully deserve answers." Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "It has now been 100 days since the House passed comprehensive reforms to Congress's seriously outdated policies on sexual harassment in the workplace. To say we in the Senate are overdue for action is a massive understatement." Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Love And Jayapal Lead 130 In Bipartisan Support Of Work Authorization Of H-4 Dependent Spouses Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Explain Why DoD Removed Climate Change Data from Report Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 10, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to an appropriations hearing to ask @SecAzar about my concerns with President Trump's backwards budget proposal for @HHSgov and the many red flags it raises about how they plan to keep our communities healthy." Sen. Patty Murray
May 10, 2018 Sen. Murray Statement on President's Intention to Nominate Brian Moran to be U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Sen. Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Letter to Hon. Richard Burr, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman, and the Hon. Mark Warner, Ranking Member - Reject Haspel CIA Nomination Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 4, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith Rep. Adam Smith
May 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Push for 90-day Comment Period on New EPA "Selective Science" Policy Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "The response to our letter to @USDOL & @BLS_gov requesting data on sexual harassment in the workplace was wholly inadequate. I hope the Department will rethink its refusal to look into this issue." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If @BLS_gov really takes workplace sexual harassment "very seriously" it should commit to collecting data on this issue--instead they told us it would be "complex and costly." Workers and women deserve better." Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Democratic Leader, the Hon. Bob Corker, Chairman of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee, and the Hon. Robert Menendez, Ranking Member of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee - Keep Congress Fully Informed about North Korea Negotiations Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The newly appointed director of @CDCgov has limited public health experience, particularly in a leadership role, yet he was hired through a restricted process for experts and paid more than his peers and predecessors. I'm asking @HHSgov for answers" Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Legislation to #HonorGleason with Congressional Gold Medal Reaches Half of Needed Senate Cosponsors Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senate Leaders Raise Questions About Nomination Of Tom Homan To Head Immigration And Customs Enforcement Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 26, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Dr. Jackson's Withdrawal from Consideration to be Next VA Secretary Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump and Scott Pruitt may not care about our public health, our air, or our climate--but families in Washington state and across the country do and they deserve so much better." Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "Now, it's time for Republican leaders to bring this up for a vote so we can ensure Special Counsel Mueller is able to continue to follow the facts wherever they may lead in the Russia investigation." Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Investigates Potential Misuse of Restricted Hiring Authority at Health Department Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Investigates Potential Misuse of Restricted Hiring Authority at Health Department Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Concerns Over For-Profit College Industry Lobbyist's "Oversight" Role at the Department of Education Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "The lack of scrutiny that President Trump gave his most recent VA Secretary nominee is an insult to the millions of veterans who deserve a serious and strong leader who is ready on day one to bring this agency up to what is expected by all Americans." Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to voice my strong opposition to Director Pompeo's nomination to be our next Secretary of State. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Peter Robb, General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board - Senator Murray, Representative DeLauro Call on Labor Board to Uphold Law, Not Ignore Bipartisan Agreement Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm afraid Director Pompeo would undo much of that legacy, and undermine so much of the global progress we have made." Sen. Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "The position of Secretary of State is too important & the stakes are too high to let Director Pompeo slide by w/o full consideration of what it would mean for him to be our nation's top diplomat--the person whose every word and action broadcasts America's values to the the world." Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to the floor to oppose Kyle Duncan to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals -- he's an ideological nominee with an awful track record working against women's rights, LGBTQ rights, and civil rights. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Jayapal Hails Judge's Decision Requiring Trump Administration to Accept New DACA Applicants Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "This should be pretty basic work in the Senate, but it's more important now than ever before." Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "One of the most important roles we have in the Senate is to advise & consent on Presidential nominees--to scrutinize & make sure they are qualified, ensure they'll put people ahead of special interests, & that they don't have ethical challenges, financial issues, or other concerns" Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Judiciary and Oversight Committee Democrats Issue Joint Statement After Interview with Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2018 Tweet - "Scott Pruitt has shown time & again he is more interested in using his power to help himself, his campaign donors & his industry friends than protecting families' health and safety. It's time for him to resign." Sen. Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Tweet - "I plan to join my Democratic colleagues in voting NO on Director Pompeo's nomination to become Secretary of State--there's too much at stake to get this wrong." Sen. Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Tweet - "If Rep. Bridenstine doesn't understand basic science about our planet, how can he lead an agency dedicated to science and discovery beyond Earth?" Sen. Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Tweet - ".@RepDerekKilmer is right--there's a lot Congress should & must do to ensure the security of our future elections. Increasing transparency in our elections by passing the Honest Ads Act is a commonsense step forward." Sen. Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to a potential trade war with China, no one wins -- but Washington state in particular has a great deal to lose"--good read from @SeattleTimes on how President Trump's reckless, misguided rhetoric on trade could harm our local WA economy." Sen. Patty Murray
April 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Pardon Power Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 16, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Inspector General Report Critical of Secretary Zinke's Taxpayer Funded Travel Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 13, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on U.S. Missile Strikes in Syria Sen. Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Jayapal Statement on Trump Airstrikes in Syria Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 12, 2018 Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Spokane Native Steve Gleason Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 12, 2018 Cantwell Statement On New Zinke Plan To Raise Park Fees Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 12, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Washington State Native, WSU Cougar and Former NFL Star Steve Gleason Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "It's been almost 40 years since the Senate Labor Committee held a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. With so many women and men speaking out and sharing their stories, it's time for Congress to act." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Inspector General Report Regarding the Reassignment Process for Civil Service Employees at The Department of the Interior Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - House National Security Dems Demand Answers on Trump's Border Troop Deployment Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Pizzella worked with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff to block worker protections in a U.S. territory. Their work to allow companies on the Northern Mariana Islands to continue operating under sweatshop conditions runs counter to our national values." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to outline my opposition to Patrick Pizzella's nomination as Deputy Secretary of Labor. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I got to know @SpeakerRyan well when we worked together on a bipartisan budget deal in 2013, and while we frequently found areas of disagreement, I have tremendous respect for his commitment to public service." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "More than 10 weeks ago, Democratic Senators on the HELP Committee requested a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. Scheduling this hearing will make it clear the committee is taking this issue seriously." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
June 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Withdraw "Transparency Rule" That Will Damage Environmental Protection Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
June 7, 2018 Senator Murray Announces Major Investments in Transportation, Rail Safety, and Affordable Housing Programs in Washington State Have Been Approved by Senate Committee; Bill Now Moves to Full Senate Sen.Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Senators Murray and Cantwell Legislation to #HonorGleason with Congressional Gold Medal Reaches Required Number of Senate Cosponsors Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 6, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, White House Counsel - House Judiciary Dems Send Letter to White House Counsel Mcgahn About Trump's Extraordinary View of the Pardon Power Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 1, 2018 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Thoroughly & Fairly Investigate Border Patrol Killing of Immigrant Claudia Patricia Gómez González Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "The longer we wait to take action, the longer sexual assault and workplace harassment can still be swept under the rug. Doing everything we can to find out the impacts on workers and our economy would be a good step forward." Sen.Patty Murray
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenGillibrand, @SenWarren, & @SenFeinstein to call on Gov Accountability Office to investigate the economic impacts that sexual harassment in the workplace can have on our economy. We have a lot of work to do to address this pervasive issue." Sen.Patty Murray
May 25, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Wilber Ross, Secretary for the Department of Commerce, and the Honorable Neomi Rao, Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and Office of Management and Budget - Explain How Census Citizenship Question Will Comply with Federal Law Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 24, 2018 Senator Murray Supports Bipartisan Reform of Congressional Harassment Policies; Calls for Continued Work Sen.Patty Murray
May 24, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Sit for Special Counsel Interview Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "This step forward was only possible because women chose to come forward with painful stories of assault and harassment in order to prevent other women from experiencing the same. I am inspired by their courage." Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Wilbur Ross, Secretary for the Department of Commerce, and the Honorable Neomi Rao, Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and the Office of Management and Budget - Over 30 Senate, House Democrats Press Trump Administration to Explain How Late Addition of Census Citizenship Question Will Comply with Federal Law Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Peggy Gustafson, Department of Commerce Inspector General - Call for IG Investigation Into Commerce Department Conduct Toward Sherry Chen Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "From our economy, to our environment, to our culture & heritage, the Columbia River Treaty is integral to so much of the PNW way of life--glad to see stakeholders come together in good faith to update this important pact for WA." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families" Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first." Sen.Patty Murray
May 21, 2018 House & Senate Democratic Leaders Unveil A Better Deal for Our Democracy Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "I just voted NO on President Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Gina Haspel. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Senator Murray Stands With Senator Gillibrand to Demand Reform of Congressional Policies on Sexual Assault and Harassment Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Senator Murray Votes No on CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing details of some of the disturbing reports that have surfaced about @EPAScottPruitt's questionable leadership & use of taxpayer dollars, the American people rightfully deserve answers." Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "It has now been 100 days since the House passed comprehensive reforms to Congress's seriously outdated policies on sexual harassment in the workplace. To say we in the Senate are overdue for action is a massive understatement." Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Love And Jayapal Lead 130 In Bipartisan Support Of Work Authorization Of H-4 Dependent Spouses Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Explain Why DoD Removed Climate Change Data from Report Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 10, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to an appropriations hearing to ask @SecAzar about my concerns with President Trump's backwards budget proposal for @HHSgov and the many red flags it raises about how they plan to keep our communities healthy." Sen.Patty Murray
May 10, 2018 Sen. Murray Statement on President's Intention to Nominate Brian Moran to be U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Sen.Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Letter to Hon. Richard Burr, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman, and the Hon. Mark Warner, Ranking Member - Reject Haspel CIA Nomination Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 4, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith Rep.Adam Smith
May 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Push for 90-day Comment Period on New EPA "Selective Science" Policy Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "The response to our letter to @USDOL & @BLS_gov requesting data on sexual harassment in the workplace was wholly inadequate. I hope the Department will rethink its refusal to look into this issue." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If @BLS_gov really takes workplace sexual harassment "very seriously" it should commit to collecting data on this issue--instead they told us it would be "complex and costly." Workers and women deserve better." Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Democratic Leader, the Hon. Bob Corker, Chairman of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee, and the Hon. Robert Menendez, Ranking Member of the Sen. Foreign Relations Committee - Keep Congress Fully Informed about North Korea Negotiations Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The newly appointed director of @CDCgov has limited public health experience, particularly in a leadership role, yet he was hired through a restricted process for experts and paid more than his peers and predecessors. I'm asking @HHSgov for answers" Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Legislation to #HonorGleason with Congressional Gold Medal Reaches Half of Needed Senate Cosponsors Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senate Leaders Raise Questions About Nomination Of Tom Homan To Head Immigration And Customs Enforcement Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 26, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Dr. Jackson's Withdrawal from Consideration to be Next VA Secretary Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump and Scott Pruitt may not care about our public health, our air, or our climate--but families in Washington state and across the country do and they deserve so much better." Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "Now, it's time for Republican leaders to bring this up for a vote so we can ensure Special Counsel Mueller is able to continue to follow the facts wherever they may lead in the Russia investigation." Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Investigates Potential Misuse of Restricted Hiring Authority at Health Department Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Investigates Potential Misuse of Restricted Hiring Authority at Health Department Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Concerns Over For-Profit College Industry Lobbyist's "Oversight" Role at the Department of Education Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "The lack of scrutiny that President Trump gave his most recent VA Secretary nominee is an insult to the millions of veterans who deserve a serious and strong leader who is ready on day one to bring this agency up to what is expected by all Americans." Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to voice my strong opposition to Director Pompeo's nomination to be our next Secretary of State. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Peter Robb, General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board - Senator Murray, Representative DeLauro Call on Labor Board to Uphold Law, Not Ignore Bipartisan Agreement Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm afraid Director Pompeo would undo much of that legacy, and undermine so much of the global progress we have made." Sen.Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "The position of Secretary of State is too important & the stakes are too high to let Director Pompeo slide by w/o full consideration of what it would mean for him to be our nation's top diplomat--the person whose every word and action broadcasts America's values to the the world." Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to the floor to oppose Kyle Duncan to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals -- he's an ideological nominee with an awful track record working against women's rights, LGBTQ rights, and civil rights. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Jayapal Hails Judge's Decision Requiring Trump Administration to Accept New DACA Applicants Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "This should be pretty basic work in the Senate, but it's more important now than ever before." Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "One of the most important roles we have in the Senate is to advise & consent on Presidential nominees--to scrutinize & make sure they are qualified, ensure they'll put people ahead of special interests, & that they don't have ethical challenges, financial issues, or other concerns" Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Judiciary and Oversight Committee Democrats Issue Joint Statement After Interview with Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2018 Tweet - "Scott Pruitt has shown time & again he is more interested in using his power to help himself, his campaign donors & his industry friends than protecting families' health and safety. It's time for him to resign." Sen.Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Tweet - "I plan to join my Democratic colleagues in voting NO on Director Pompeo's nomination to become Secretary of State--there's too much at stake to get this wrong." Sen.Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Tweet - "If Rep. Bridenstine doesn't understand basic science about our planet, how can he lead an agency dedicated to science and discovery beyond Earth?" Sen.Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Tweet - ".@RepDerekKilmer is right--there's a lot Congress should & must do to ensure the security of our future elections. Increasing transparency in our elections by passing the Honest Ads Act is a commonsense step forward." Sen.Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to a potential trade war with China, no one wins -- but Washington state in particular has a great deal to lose"--good read from @SeattleTimes on how President Trump's reckless, misguided rhetoric on trade could harm our local WA economy." Sen.Patty Murray
April 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Pardon Power Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 16, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Inspector General Report Critical of Secretary Zinke's Taxpayer Funded Travel Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 13, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on U.S. Missile Strikes in Syria Sen.Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Jayapal Statement on Trump Airstrikes in Syria Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 12, 2018 Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Spokane Native Steve Gleason Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 12, 2018 Cantwell Statement On New Zinke Plan To Raise Park Fees Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 12, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Washington State Native, WSU Cougar and Former NFL Star Steve Gleason Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "It's been almost 40 years since the Senate Labor Committee held a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. With so many women and men speaking out and sharing their stories, it's time for Congress to act." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Inspector General Report Regarding the Reassignment Process for Civil Service Employees at The Department of the Interior Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - House National Security Dems Demand Answers on Trump's Border Troop Deployment Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Pizzella worked with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff to block worker protections in a U.S. territory. Their work to allow companies on the Northern Mariana Islands to continue operating under sweatshop conditions runs counter to our national values." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to outline my opposition to Patrick Pizzella's nomination as Deputy Secretary of Labor. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I got to know @SpeakerRyan well when we worked together on a bipartisan budget deal in 2013, and while we frequently found areas of disagreement, I have tremendous respect for his commitment to public service." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "More than 10 weeks ago, Democratic Senators on the HELP Committee requested a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. Scheduling this hearing will make it clear the committee is taking this issue seriously." Sen.Patty Murray
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