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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
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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