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Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Democratic Health Leaders Press Trump Administration on Recommendations from Report Criticizing Its Abysmal Health Care Enrollment Effort Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Senator Hassan Leads Colleagues in Urging FCC to Maintain Focus on Maternal Health in Telehealth Pilot Program Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Ajit Pai, FCC Chairman - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge FCC to Maintain Focus on Maternal Health in Telehealth Pilot Program Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Krista Pedley, Director of Office of Pharmacy Affairs - Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Urge Effective Administration of 340B Drug Pricing Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Trump-Pence Health Department for Analysis of Rule that Would Restrict Health Care Access for Millions of Women Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Murray: Republican Gimmick Does Nothing to Prevent Insurers From Discriminating Based on Gender and Age Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 OPIOID CRISIS: Senator Murray Applauds New Funding to Bolster Opioid Crisis Response Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Carper Joins Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Federal Agencies Accountable for Addressing PFAS Contamination at Military Bases Across the Country Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Report Shows Dept. of Energy Must Improve Hanford Workers' Compensation Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Keep Anti-Environment Policy Riders Out of Senate Farm Bill Conference Report Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 New Government Accountability Office Report Criticizes Trump Administration's 2018 Affordable Care Act Enrollment Efforts Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - In Bipartisan Effort, Senators Murray, Blunt, Heitkamp, Grassley Urge EPA to Boost Biodiesel, Support Jobs Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Today, Senate Republicans attempted once again to defund @PPFA & roll back access to health care for millions of women nationwide. They failed, but we are reminded once again of all that's at stake for women's health in the upcoming weeks & months. We have to keep fighting." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Trump Administration's Repeal Of The Clean Power Plan Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This (Special Character) "While some politicians are trying very hard right now to remain blind to the role of climate change in wildfires, the fact that global warming is driving the growth of Western wildfires is not a matter of debate among the people who study it." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to see WA lead the way to help defend our environment against yet another senseless attack from the Trump Administration--we've worked hard in our state to clean up air pollution, & this move from Trump's @EPA rolls back years of progress." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Smith Statement on the Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Abandoning the Clean Power Plan Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It's your family (Special Character), your future (Special Character), (Special Character) and should always be your choice. We have to keep making our voices heard to stop Judge Kavanaugh and #SaveRoe." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "With today's move from @EPA to abandon the Clean Power Plan & return to business as usual at our nation's coal plants, President Trump has once again put profits for his well-connected friends ahead of the health & well-being of millions of Americans." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "This shortsighted, reckless plan sends a dangerous message to the rest of the world about our country's inability under President Trump to lead on combatting climate change, one of the most critical issues of our time." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "I heard from a young woman who became pregnant in her first semester of college after a contraceptive failure. Having a baby would not only have meant dropping out of college, but returning to an abusive home. https://medium.com/@PattyMurray/womens-reproductive-rights-protected-under-roe-v-wade-hang-in-the-balance-57a255e76925 … #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "This news is particularly insulting for families & fire crews in WA, where right now the skies are filled with smoke from yet another brutal wildfire season--just one of the many effects of climate change that our communities are experiencing in real time." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Senator Murray Slams President Trump's Plan to Prop Up Coal While Moving U.S. Backward on Efforts to Combat Climate Change Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Roe, and the rulings that have upheld it, make clear what women know at their core to be true: that reproductive freedom is essential to a woman's ability to control her future, plan her family, and contribute to her community. We have to keep fighting to #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This is the story of a woman who I met just a few weeks ago. When she was 23, fresh out college, she became pregnant while living paycheck-to-paycheck in what she described as "an extremely unhealthy and volatile relationship." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Reproductive freedom means women are more able to participate equally and fully in our country, and we have to do everything we can to #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the growing dangers of opioid addiction in WA--we must all do everything in our power to help patients curb their substance use & keep our families & communities strong." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't adequately express how frustrating it is to have to assert this in the 21st century, we are stronger today because women in the United States are treated more equally than we were in the 1970s. #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Mosquitoes are the deadliest insects in the world, killing more people from Zika, dengue, yellow fever, & malaria than any other animal. Proud to stand w @PMIgov & @GlobalFund this #WorldMosquitoDay as we continue our work to ensure that no child dies from a mosquito bite." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Release Kavanaugh Documents, Don't Let Him Hide Full Extent of His Opposition to Women's Health and Rights Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Women's reproductive rights protected under Roe v. Wade hang in the balance, and we need to be making that heard loud and clear. If you have a story to share, share it now. http://murray.senate.gov/shareyourroestory … #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Good op-ed on the importance of the Land & Water Conservation Act in WA--as a voice for our state, I'll continue fighting to protect this critical program that has helped protect valuable environmental treasures & vital natural resources across WA." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce Significant New Investments to Strengthen Community Health Centers Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump promised he would nominate justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade and strike down Obamacare, including patient protections like those for people with pre-existing conditions. I believe him--and that's why we need to fight to make clear how much is at stake." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "What's at stake for our environment and our public health if the balance of the court swings toward President Trump and his extreme special interests?" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in our country pregnant women are being detained, shackled, and denied the care they need to have a healthy pregnancy--we should be doing everything possible to stop it." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has said that under his Presidency, Roe would be overturned "automatically" once he had the chance to appoint justices, because they would all be pro-life. We have to keep fighting back, keep rallying, and keep sharing our stories. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Jayapal and Colleagues Urge Zinke to Protect Alaskan Wildlife Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - 50+ Tri-Caucus Members Oppose Weaker Clean Car Standards, Warn of Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Senator Murray Calls for Continued U.S. Leadership and Investment in Global Health Security, Highlights Past Successes, Ongoing Threats, and Impact on Families Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care could overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 3, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Interior's New Guidance on North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan / Environmental Impact Statement Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been explicit about what he wants in Supreme Court nominee -- he wants a nominee who is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade and criminalizing abortion. We have to speak up. If you have a story that shows why #RoeMatters, share it here: https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Senators to Zinke: Staking and Developing New Mining Claims Within National Monuments Is Illegal Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory … #RoeMatters" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Murray Praises Passage of Bill to Ensure Safety of Drugs that Keep Animals Healthy, Emphasizes FDA Commitment to Vigilance on Antibiotics Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group in Urging Senate Leadership to Reauthorize LWCF Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Senator Murray: Latest Trump Health Care Sabotage "Shows How Much Is At Stake" In Supreme Court Fight Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Democratic Health Leaders Press Trump Administration on Recommendations from Report Criticizing Its Abysmal Health Care Enrollment Effort Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Senator Hassan Leads Colleagues in Urging FCC to Maintain Focus on Maternal Health in Telehealth Pilot Program Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Ajit Pai, FCC Chairman - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge FCC to Maintain Focus on Maternal Health in Telehealth Pilot Program Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Krista Pedley, Director of Office of Pharmacy Affairs - Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Urge Effective Administration of 340B Drug Pricing Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Trump-Pence Health Department for Analysis of Rule that Would Restrict Health Care Access for Millions of Women Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Murray: Republican Gimmick Does Nothing to Prevent Insurers From Discriminating Based on Gender and Age Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 OPIOID CRISIS: Senator Murray Applauds New Funding to Bolster Opioid Crisis Response Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Carper Joins Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Federal Agencies Accountable for Addressing PFAS Contamination at Military Bases Across the Country Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Report Shows Dept. of Energy Must Improve Hanford Workers' Compensation Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Keep Anti-Environment Policy Riders Out of Senate Farm Bill Conference Report Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 New Government Accountability Office Report Criticizes Trump Administration's 2018 Affordable Care Act Enrollment Efforts Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - In Bipartisan Effort, Senators Murray, Blunt, Heitkamp, Grassley Urge EPA to Boost Biodiesel, Support Jobs Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Today, Senate Republicans attempted once again to defund @PPFA & roll back access to health care for millions of women nationwide. They failed, but we are reminded once again of all that's at stake for women's health in the upcoming weeks & months. We have to keep fighting." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Trump Administration's Repeal Of The Clean Power Plan Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This (Special Character) "While some politicians are trying very hard right now to remain blind to the role of climate change in wildfires, the fact that global warming is driving the growth of Western wildfires is not a matter of debate among the people who study it." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to see WA lead the way to help defend our environment against yet another senseless attack from the Trump Administration--we've worked hard in our state to clean up air pollution, & this move from Trump's @EPA rolls back years of progress." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Smith Statement on the Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Abandoning the Clean Power Plan Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It's your family (Special Character), your future (Special Character), (Special Character) and should always be your choice. We have to keep making our voices heard to stop Judge Kavanaugh and #SaveRoe." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "With today's move from @EPA to abandon the Clean Power Plan & return to business as usual at our nation's coal plants, President Trump has once again put profits for his well-connected friends ahead of the health & well-being of millions of Americans." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "This shortsighted, reckless plan sends a dangerous message to the rest of the world about our country's inability under President Trump to lead on combatting climate change, one of the most critical issues of our time." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "I heard from a young woman who became pregnant in her first semester of college after a contraceptive failure. Having a baby would not only have meant dropping out of college, but returning to an abusive home. https://medium.com/@PattyMurray/womens-reproductive-rights-protected-under-roe-v-wade-hang-in-the-balance-57a255e76925 … #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "This news is particularly insulting for families & fire crews in WA, where right now the skies are filled with smoke from yet another brutal wildfire season--just one of the many effects of climate change that our communities are experiencing in real time." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Senator Murray Slams President Trump's Plan to Prop Up Coal While Moving U.S. Backward on Efforts to Combat Climate Change Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Roe, and the rulings that have upheld it, make clear what women know at their core to be true: that reproductive freedom is essential to a woman's ability to control her future, plan her family, and contribute to her community. We have to keep fighting to #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This is the story of a woman who I met just a few weeks ago. When she was 23, fresh out college, she became pregnant while living paycheck-to-paycheck in what she described as "an extremely unhealthy and volatile relationship." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Reproductive freedom means women are more able to participate equally and fully in our country, and we have to do everything we can to #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the growing dangers of opioid addiction in WA--we must all do everything in our power to help patients curb their substance use & keep our families & communities strong." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't adequately express how frustrating it is to have to assert this in the 21st century, we are stronger today because women in the United States are treated more equally than we were in the 1970s. #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Mosquitoes are the deadliest insects in the world, killing more people from Zika, dengue, yellow fever, & malaria than any other animal. Proud to stand w @PMIgov & @GlobalFund this #WorldMosquitoDay as we continue our work to ensure that no child dies from a mosquito bite." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Release Kavanaugh Documents, Don't Let Him Hide Full Extent of His Opposition to Women's Health and Rights Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Women's reproductive rights protected under Roe v. Wade hang in the balance, and we need to be making that heard loud and clear. If you have a story to share, share it now. http://murray.senate.gov/shareyourroestory … #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Good op-ed on the importance of the Land & Water Conservation Act in WA--as a voice for our state, I'll continue fighting to protect this critical program that has helped protect valuable environmental treasures & vital natural resources across WA." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce Significant New Investments to Strengthen Community Health Centers Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump promised he would nominate justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade and strike down Obamacare, including patient protections like those for people with pre-existing conditions. I believe him--and that's why we need to fight to make clear how much is at stake." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "What's at stake for our environment and our public health if the balance of the court swings toward President Trump and his extreme special interests?" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in our country pregnant women are being detained, shackled, and denied the care they need to have a healthy pregnancy--we should be doing everything possible to stop it." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has said that under his Presidency, Roe would be overturned "automatically" once he had the chance to appoint justices, because they would all be pro-life. We have to keep fighting back, keep rallying, and keep sharing our stories. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Jayapal and Colleagues Urge Zinke to Protect Alaskan Wildlife Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - 50+ Tri-Caucus Members Oppose Weaker Clean Car Standards, Warn of Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Senator Murray Calls for Continued U.S. Leadership and Investment in Global Health Security, Highlights Past Successes, Ongoing Threats, and Impact on Families Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care could overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 3, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Interior's New Guidance on North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan / Environmental Impact Statement Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been explicit about what he wants in Supreme Court nominee -- he wants a nominee who is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade and criminalizing abortion. We have to speak up. If you have a story that shows why #RoeMatters, share it here: https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Senators to Zinke: Staking and Developing New Mining Claims Within National Monuments Is Illegal Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory … #RoeMatters" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Murray Praises Passage of Bill to Ensure Safety of Drugs that Keep Animals Healthy, Emphasizes FDA Commitment to Vigilance on Antibiotics Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group in Urging Senate Leadership to Reauthorize LWCF Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Senator Murray: Latest Trump Health Care Sabotage "Shows How Much Is At Stake" In Supreme Court Fight Sen.Patty Murray
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