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Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act, led by Senator @lisamurkowski and @SenatorBaldwin, is now law! It will help us address our country's unacceptably high rate of maternal mortality, especially for women and families in rural and underserved areas." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Right in the middle of the holidays, and looking ahead to the new year, people with pre-existing conditions are once again wondering whether the protections they rely on to afford coverage will stay in place." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - DeGette Leads Democratic House Colleagues in Opposition to EPA Proposal to Weaken Methane Standards Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Tens of millions of people are worried once again about the future of their health care. Now is the time for every Republican who claimed in November to support pre-existing conditions protections & affordable health care to drop the politics and show they mean it." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A lot of good people are fighting to ensure that nothing about your care will change. But all of this should be a reminder that Republicans will never stop trying to undo all that." - @BarackObama Together, we have to keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This latest GOP health care threat makes it even more important that they join Democrats to stop this ruling from hurting families. I'm going to keep calling on them to work with us to stop this ruling, lower costs, & repair all the damage President Trump's sabotage has caused." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is real, it's happening, and will continue if we do not #ActOnClimate." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "For us in the Pacific Northwest, climate change is personal. We must continue to #ActOnClimate and fight for our environment." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: this partisan legal threat ruling doesn't change the fact that if you need health care, you can enroll tomorrow. Don't let Republican political games get in the way of signing up for coverage." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect care for every patient and family in our country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Let me be clear: this blatantly partisan legal threat shows it's time for every single Republican who claimed this November they care about pre-ex and affordable health care, to prove it by showing leadership, dropping the partisan politics & ensuring people aren't hurt." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Senator Murray: "Blatantly Partisan" Republican Legal Threat Once Again Jeopardizes Pre-Ex Protections; Families' Health Care Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "On Mount Rainier, snow is the main driver of plant behavior. If there is snow, plants cannot photosynthesize. If they cannot photosynthesize, they cannot grow." We can no longer turn a blind eye to climate change. We must protect our cherished mountains & plants. #ActOnClimate" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to Republicans' nonstop effort to jeopardize health care in our country, tens of millions of people are worried once again about what the future holds for their health care coverage." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Kilmer, DelBene Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Push President to Act on Climate Change Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Sound the alarm. Push for meaningful change. For those of us who believe in science and share concern for future generations, we must continue to #ActOnClimate." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From longer, more devastating wildfires & smoke-filled skies, to diminishing salmon runs to changing growing seasons, climate change is real & we're already seeing some of the impacts. We must shine a bright spotlight on what's happening & #ActOnClimate before it's too late." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when we need to be making sure people know how easy it is to get affordable, high quality health coverage for their families, President Trump's Health Department is deleting information that helps people get the coverage they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger in Washington State and Support Local Farms Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on the Farm Bill Conference Report Passage Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 12, 2018 Congress Approves 2018 Farm Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "From higher storm surges in the coastal regions to heat waves in urban centers--the list of ways climate change is already affecting us goes on. We cannot delay any longer and we must #ActOnClimate now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "There are thousands of men and women in the TriCities community who work day in, day out, to clean up the federal Hanford nuclear site. They are on the front lines of the most complex cleanup job in the US. I stand with WA in putting worker safety first." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to sound the alarm, push for meaningful change, and #ActOnClimate." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Nomination of Jonathan A. Kobes Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change can greatly impact our health by changing air quality, increasing exposure to waterborne infectious diseases, and affecting mental health. We're already seeing the effects of climate change and we must #ActOnClimate now--not later." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country made it clear in the midterms that they want us to work together to reduce health care costs & protect people with pre-existing conditions. They want President Trump & the GOP to end the health care sabotage. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "From salmon runs to growing seasons to droughts, climate change will have devastating effects in Washington state. We must #ActOnClimate and do all we can to curb the impacts of climate change." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "If the Trump administration won't acknowledge that climate change is real and that we are starting to see the impacts already, then it's up to us to lace up our tennis shoes and do all we can to #ActOnClimate" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to #ActOnClimate and shine a bright light on meaningful efforts to combat climate change. We must continue to develop and deploy renewable technologies that can replace fossil fuels. We cannot delay this fight any longer." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "According to @UW scientists, if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace, humans will have warmed the ocean about 20% as much as during the largest mass extinction event on Earth. We must continue to #ActOnClimate--not later, but now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Global emissions of carbon dioxide have reached the highest levels on record." We can't wait any longer--the time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Last month's climate report was compiled by 1,000 scientists & 13 federal agencies. President Trump may continue to dismiss the reality of climate change, but it can't stop the rest of us from shining a bright spotlight on the facts & fighting for action." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is an international leader in #GlobalHealth--home to over 250 organizations that employ over 14,000 people across our state who work to secure the health of families in countries across the world. #2018GHLandscape https://www.wghalliance.org/resources/" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The #2018GHLandscape study from @WGHA shows not only that global health plays a big role in Washington state's economy, but that Washington state plays a big role throughout the world to keep families and communities healthy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is already having devastating effects on Washington state's: - natural resources - wildlife, fish, & plants - water, transportation, & energy infrastructure - health & social systems - tribes & indigenous peoples We absolutely must continue to fight for action." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "While it's extremely frustrating that President Trump and his administration twist the facts in order to suit their agenda, the rest of us who believe in science and share concern for future generations must continue to fight to protect our environment." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Our work to make sure @PPFA can continue providing health care to millions of ppl has had an impact--but we can't let up the pressure. The Trump Admin is still working to make harmful changes that would undermine access to care for so many who rely on @PPFA as a trusted provider." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "This is great news in our fight to protect #TitleX funding and access to care through Planned Parenthood" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act, led by Senator @lisamurkowski and @SenatorBaldwin, is now law! It will help us address our country's unacceptably high rate of maternal mortality, especially for women and families in rural and underserved areas." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Right in the middle of the holidays, and looking ahead to the new year, people with pre-existing conditions are once again wondering whether the protections they rely on to afford coverage will stay in place." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - DeGette Leads Democratic House Colleagues in Opposition to EPA Proposal to Weaken Methane Standards Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Tens of millions of people are worried once again about the future of their health care. Now is the time for every Republican who claimed in November to support pre-existing conditions protections & affordable health care to drop the politics and show they mean it." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A lot of good people are fighting to ensure that nothing about your care will change. But all of this should be a reminder that Republicans will never stop trying to undo all that." - @BarackObama Together, we have to keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This latest GOP health care threat makes it even more important that they join Democrats to stop this ruling from hurting families. I'm going to keep calling on them to work with us to stop this ruling, lower costs, & repair all the damage President Trump's sabotage has caused." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is real, it's happening, and will continue if we do not #ActOnClimate." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "For us in the Pacific Northwest, climate change is personal. We must continue to #ActOnClimate and fight for our environment." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: this partisan legal threat ruling doesn't change the fact that if you need health care, you can enroll tomorrow. Don't let Republican political games get in the way of signing up for coverage." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats are going to keep fighting to protect care for every patient and family in our country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Let me be clear: this blatantly partisan legal threat shows it's time for every single Republican who claimed this November they care about pre-ex and affordable health care, to prove it by showing leadership, dropping the partisan politics & ensuring people aren't hurt." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Senator Murray: "Blatantly Partisan" Republican Legal Threat Once Again Jeopardizes Pre-Ex Protections; Families' Health Care Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "On Mount Rainier, snow is the main driver of plant behavior. If there is snow, plants cannot photosynthesize. If they cannot photosynthesize, they cannot grow." We can no longer turn a blind eye to climate change. We must protect our cherished mountains & plants. #ActOnClimate" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to Republicans' nonstop effort to jeopardize health care in our country, tens of millions of people are worried once again about what the future holds for their health care coverage." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Kilmer, DelBene Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Push President to Act on Climate Change Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Sound the alarm. Push for meaningful change. For those of us who believe in science and share concern for future generations, we must continue to #ActOnClimate." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From longer, more devastating wildfires & smoke-filled skies, to diminishing salmon runs to changing growing seasons, climate change is real & we're already seeing some of the impacts. We must shine a bright spotlight on what's happening & #ActOnClimate before it's too late." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when we need to be making sure people know how easy it is to get affordable, high quality health coverage for their families, President Trump's Health Department is deleting information that helps people get the coverage they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger in Washington State and Support Local Farms Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on the Farm Bill Conference Report Passage Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 12, 2018 Congress Approves 2018 Farm Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "From higher storm surges in the coastal regions to heat waves in urban centers--the list of ways climate change is already affecting us goes on. We cannot delay any longer and we must #ActOnClimate now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "There are thousands of men and women in the TriCities community who work day in, day out, to clean up the federal Hanford nuclear site. They are on the front lines of the most complex cleanup job in the US. I stand with WA in putting worker safety first." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to sound the alarm, push for meaningful change, and #ActOnClimate." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Nomination of Jonathan A. Kobes Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change can greatly impact our health by changing air quality, increasing exposure to waterborne infectious diseases, and affecting mental health. We're already seeing the effects of climate change and we must #ActOnClimate now--not later." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "People across the country made it clear in the midterms that they want us to work together to reduce health care costs & protect people with pre-existing conditions. They want President Trump & the GOP to end the health care sabotage. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "From salmon runs to growing seasons to droughts, climate change will have devastating effects in Washington state. We must #ActOnClimate and do all we can to curb the impacts of climate change." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "If the Trump administration won't acknowledge that climate change is real and that we are starting to see the impacts already, then it's up to us to lace up our tennis shoes and do all we can to #ActOnClimate" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to #ActOnClimate and shine a bright light on meaningful efforts to combat climate change. We must continue to develop and deploy renewable technologies that can replace fossil fuels. We cannot delay this fight any longer." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "According to @UW scientists, if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace, humans will have warmed the ocean about 20% as much as during the largest mass extinction event on Earth. We must continue to #ActOnClimate--not later, but now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Global emissions of carbon dioxide have reached the highest levels on record." We can't wait any longer--the time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Last month's climate report was compiled by 1,000 scientists & 13 federal agencies. President Trump may continue to dismiss the reality of climate change, but it can't stop the rest of us from shining a bright spotlight on the facts & fighting for action." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is an international leader in #GlobalHealth--home to over 250 organizations that employ over 14,000 people across our state who work to secure the health of families in countries across the world. #2018GHLandscape https://www.wghalliance.org/resources/" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The #2018GHLandscape study from @WGHA shows not only that global health plays a big role in Washington state's economy, but that Washington state plays a big role throughout the world to keep families and communities healthy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is already having devastating effects on Washington state's: - natural resources - wildlife, fish, & plants - water, transportation, & energy infrastructure - health & social systems - tribes & indigenous peoples We absolutely must continue to fight for action." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "While it's extremely frustrating that President Trump and his administration twist the facts in order to suit their agenda, the rest of us who believe in science and share concern for future generations must continue to fight to protect our environment." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Our work to make sure @PPFA can continue providing health care to millions of ppl has had an impact--but we can't let up the pressure. The Trump Admin is still working to make harmful changes that would undermine access to care for so many who rely on @PPFA as a trusted provider." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "This is great news in our fight to protect #TitleX funding and access to care through Planned Parenthood" Sen.Patty Murray
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