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March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Patients shouldn't have to ration their insulin because it's so expensive. Insulin is a life-saying, necessary drug we have to make sure everyone can get--and I'm going to work with @SenatorWarnock to cap costs at $35/month." Sen. Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "We can save patients money and bring down prescription drug costs in a big way by finally empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices. This is a commonsense step and shouldn't be controversial. RT if you agree." Sen. Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "Local public health officials are key to our COVID-19 response & work every day to keep people safe. Thanks to WA @NACCHOalerts for talking with me about everything from better funding public health initiatives to bolstering the workforce, both issues I'm pushing ahead on." Sen. Patty Murray
March 3, 2022 Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "If you thought the reproductive health care crisis in Texas would be a wake-up call for the GOP think again. Extreme Republicans aren't just watching as TX restricts abortion & turns neighbor against neighbor--they're replicating these bills across the country, including in Idaho." Sen. Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Tweet - "Addressing the climate crisis is one of the many important things we've got to do in Congress, and I'm going to keep pushing to take our boldest action yet. I'm proud to have received a 100% score on @LCVoters 's #LCVScorecard." Sen. Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We've got to deliver a landmark investment in climate action and clean energy--including redoubling our efforts to transition to lower-cost, cleaner energy so we aren't as reliant on costly foreign oil. This is good for our planet, economy & national security. #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Tackling the mental health crisis facing our nation--particularly what kids are dealing with--is a priority of mine as Chair of @HELPCmteDems. We've got a bipartisan effort underway to reauthorize, improve, and expand critical mental health & substance use disorder programs. #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Protect Seniors in Nursing Homes from Corporate Greed Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 1, 2022 DelBene Tests Positive for COVID-19 Rep. Suzan DelBene
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have to continue protecting people with disabilities, people who are immunocompromised, & older adults from COVID-19. I'm glad the Biden Admin is taking needed steps to ensure we're looking out for everyone, & I look forward to seeing more." Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Report after report is saying the same thing: we've got to take action on the climate crisis NOW." Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "It's completely unacceptable that contaminated infant formula products ever reached babies and that it took months for the company to act." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "It doesn't matter.... ...how much money you make ...where you live ...how you get your health care You should be able to get the reproductive health care you need--including an abortion. We've got to pass #WHPA." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "When extreme Republicans pass anti-abortion restrictions, it's LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and people with low incomes who face the most severe consequences. Passing #WHPA is about making sure EVERYONE can get the reproductive health care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state is facing worse and worse wildfires each summer. The sooner we act to address the climate crisis, the more destruction we can prevent." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cicilline, Lee, Eshoo, Maloney Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to End Homophobic Blood Donation Deferral Period Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Right now, millions of patients across the country can't get the reproductive health care they need because of cruel laws like SB8 in Texas. We can stop this if we #ActForAbortionAccess and pass #WHPA." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Patients should know they are still protected from surprise medical bills under the law. And I'll stay focused on making sure this law is implemented in a way that also brings down premiums as Congress intended and @POTUS proposed to do." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "From making sure families can find & afford child care, to decreasing waitlists for home & community-based services, families know: #CareCantWait. I spoke with @MomsRising 's @rowefinkbeiner about the bold federal action we need to fix these crises." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to ration insulin & put their health at risk because they can't afford it. Capping the cost of insulin to $35/month is good for patients--and it's the right thing to do. Glad to be working with @SenatorWarnock on this." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some public health officials still had to fax their data--that's absurd. When the next pandemic hits, we can't rely on outdated systems. We have to be quick to respond and my bill will help us do that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has been incredibly difficult on everybody, including our kids. I'm working on bipartisan legislation to help address our nation's mental health crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Part of addressing the climate crisis is about building a better future--and making sure current and future generations can continue to enjoy Washington state's natural beauty without fear of climate catastrophe." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "From birth control to abortion, everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need. I will keep fighting until everyone--no matter where they live or how much money they have--can exercise that right." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear that we've got a caregiving crisis. Democrats' plan to ensure caregivers earn a living wage and make it easier for people with disabilities and older Americans to get the care they need is how we fix this crisis. #NationalCaregiversDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, DeFazio Ask Federal Agencies to Protect and Restore Old-Growth Forests Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Capping the cost of insulin at $35/month is a no-brainer step to lower costs for a lifesaving medicine. I'm excited to work with you to get this done, @SenatorWarnock ." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Reality check: the climate crisis is here and now. Building a better future means taking action to address that crisis--like investing in clean energy and cutting carbon emissions." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "After everything we've been through these past two years, we owe it to everyone who worked so hard to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic to take absolutely every step we can to make sure we're never in this situation again." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Martha Williams, Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Romney Joins Colleagues in Urging Administration to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Cantwell Says Rising Sea Level Projections Underscore Need for Action on Coastal Resiliency Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "It's simple: it's the law for insurance companies to cover the cost of birth control. That's not always the case--and I'm working to fix it." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - CONGRESSMAN VALADAO URGES BIDEN TO TAKE ACTION TO COMBAT FENTANYL EPIDEMIC Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Martha Williams. Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Date Title Politician
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Patients shouldn't have to ration their insulin because it's so expensive. Insulin is a life-saying, necessary drug we have to make sure everyone can get--and I'm going to work with @SenatorWarnock to cap costs at $35/month." Sen.Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "We can save patients money and bring down prescription drug costs in a big way by finally empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices. This is a commonsense step and shouldn't be controversial. RT if you agree." Sen.Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "Local public health officials are key to our COVID-19 response & work every day to keep people safe. Thanks to WA @NACCHOalerts for talking with me about everything from better funding public health initiatives to bolstering the workforce, both issues I'm pushing ahead on." Sen.Patty Murray
March 3, 2022 Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "If you thought the reproductive health care crisis in Texas would be a wake-up call for the GOP think again. Extreme Republicans aren't just watching as TX restricts abortion & turns neighbor against neighbor--they're replicating these bills across the country, including in Idaho." Sen.Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Tweet - "Addressing the climate crisis is one of the many important things we've got to do in Congress, and I'm going to keep pushing to take our boldest action yet. I'm proud to have received a 100% score on @LCVoters 's #LCVScorecard." Sen.Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We've got to deliver a landmark investment in climate action and clean energy--including redoubling our efforts to transition to lower-cost, cleaner energy so we aren't as reliant on costly foreign oil. This is good for our planet, economy & national security. #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Tackling the mental health crisis facing our nation--particularly what kids are dealing with--is a priority of mine as Chair of @HELPCmteDems. We've got a bipartisan effort underway to reauthorize, improve, and expand critical mental health & substance use disorder programs. #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Protect Seniors in Nursing Homes from Corporate Greed Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 1, 2022 DelBene Tests Positive for COVID-19 Rep.Suzan DelBene
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have to continue protecting people with disabilities, people who are immunocompromised, & older adults from COVID-19. I'm glad the Biden Admin is taking needed steps to ensure we're looking out for everyone, & I look forward to seeing more." Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Report after report is saying the same thing: we've got to take action on the climate crisis NOW." Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "It's completely unacceptable that contaminated infant formula products ever reached babies and that it took months for the company to act." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep.Suzan DelBene
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "It doesn't matter.... ...how much money you make ...where you live ...how you get your health care You should be able to get the reproductive health care you need--including an abortion. We've got to pass #WHPA." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep.Suzan DelBene
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "When extreme Republicans pass anti-abortion restrictions, it's LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and people with low incomes who face the most severe consequences. Passing #WHPA is about making sure EVERYONE can get the reproductive health care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state is facing worse and worse wildfires each summer. The sooner we act to address the climate crisis, the more destruction we can prevent." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cicilline, Lee, Eshoo, Maloney Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to End Homophobic Blood Donation Deferral Period Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Right now, millions of patients across the country can't get the reproductive health care they need because of cruel laws like SB8 in Texas. We can stop this if we #ActForAbortionAccess and pass #WHPA." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Patients should know they are still protected from surprise medical bills under the law. And I'll stay focused on making sure this law is implemented in a way that also brings down premiums as Congress intended and @POTUS proposed to do." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "From making sure families can find & afford child care, to decreasing waitlists for home & community-based services, families know: #CareCantWait. I spoke with @MomsRising 's @rowefinkbeiner about the bold federal action we need to fix these crises." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to ration insulin & put their health at risk because they can't afford it. Capping the cost of insulin to $35/month is good for patients--and it's the right thing to do. Glad to be working with @SenatorWarnock on this." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some public health officials still had to fax their data--that's absurd. When the next pandemic hits, we can't rely on outdated systems. We have to be quick to respond and my bill will help us do that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has been incredibly difficult on everybody, including our kids. I'm working on bipartisan legislation to help address our nation's mental health crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Part of addressing the climate crisis is about building a better future--and making sure current and future generations can continue to enjoy Washington state's natural beauty without fear of climate catastrophe." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "From birth control to abortion, everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need. I will keep fighting until everyone--no matter where they live or how much money they have--can exercise that right." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear that we've got a caregiving crisis. Democrats' plan to ensure caregivers earn a living wage and make it easier for people with disabilities and older Americans to get the care they need is how we fix this crisis. #NationalCaregiversDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, DeFazio Ask Federal Agencies to Protect and Restore Old-Growth Forests Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Capping the cost of insulin at $35/month is a no-brainer step to lower costs for a lifesaving medicine. I'm excited to work with you to get this done, @SenatorWarnock ." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Reality check: the climate crisis is here and now. Building a better future means taking action to address that crisis--like investing in clean energy and cutting carbon emissions." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "After everything we've been through these past two years, we owe it to everyone who worked so hard to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic to take absolutely every step we can to make sure we're never in this situation again." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Martha Williams, Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Romney Joins Colleagues in Urging Administration to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Cantwell Says Rising Sea Level Projections Underscore Need for Action on Coastal Resiliency Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "It's simple: it's the law for insurance companies to cover the cost of birth control. That's not always the case--and I'm working to fix it." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - CONGRESSMAN VALADAO URGES BIDEN TO TAKE ACTION TO COMBAT FENTANYL EPIDEMIC Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Martha Williams. Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
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