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Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet - "This week I joined @MomsRising and families from across Seattle for a virtual town hall to answer questions about everything from fixing our child care system to working to end this pandemic. Watch the full conversation at the link below." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet - "For most families, my child care plan would cut their costs by more than half or even more. People are going to feel the difference." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022 Senator Murray Joins State Leaders to Push for Lower Child Care Costs, Better Access for Washington State Families and Better Pay for Child Care Workers Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined WA state leaders & child care advocates to discuss how my child care proposal would build on our state's Fair Start For Kids Act. While our state is on the right path, we can do more, & I'll keep pushing in the other Washington to bolster these efforts." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote with strong federal legislation isn't something we can--or will--give up on. I'm going to keep fighting to get this done and protect the foundation of our democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any family and they'll tell you: health care costs too much. Senate Democrats are working to lower the costs of: health care coverage prescription drugs life-saving medication like insulin" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "A functioning child care system is as essential to our economy as functioning roads and bridges. We already passed bold legislation to fix our infrastructure--now let's do the same for child care." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights, including the right to an abortion, are under attack from every angle--and I'm fighting back by working to pass WHPA, make sure patients can get birth control, invest in Title X family planning centers, and more." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Tweet - "At my town hall tomorrow with Seattle families and @MomsRising , I'll be directly answering YOUR questions about the challenges and solutions to the issues parents are facing. Click the link below to submit your question." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke with education leaders & public health experts in Spokane to hear more about the COVID-19 situation in the area & what they need. From making sure schools can stay open safely to getting more tests, I'll keep pushing to make sure families get the support they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I will not give up the fight to strengthen federal voting protections. Our democracy is on the line and I will continue to do everything I can to get this done." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights mean essential health care, like abortion, is affordable and easy to get for everyone--and that there aren't unnecessary or harmful barriers standing in the way. #ProtectReproRights" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2022 Tweet - "It's going to take all of us working together to #ProtectReproRights--& no action is too small: Share your story. Support local orgs helping patients get repro health care. Work to combat GOP misinformation. Fight to pass local and state laws protecting abortion rights." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Since 2019, the Trump Admin's cruel gag rule prevented WA state from getting Title X funds--but now that's changed. This funding is good news for our state & will help people get the reproductive health care they need from the providers they trust." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights mean *everyone* is able to make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting--free from political interference--no matter where they live, how much money they have or who they are. #ProtectReproRights" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congresswomen Watson Coleman and Bush Call on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Not Require Individuals in Home Confinement to Return to Prison Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Following Reversal of Trump's Title X Gag Rule, Senator Murray Announces First Title X Funding for Washington State Since 2019 Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet - ""…hope isn't a promise we give. It's a promise we live." Very grateful to have read Amanda Gorman's words tonight." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain groups of people. This is a national, coordinated effort to keep Republicans in power at every level of government by keeping Americans from the ballot box. This is undemocratic, and a threat to democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "History is sitting on our shoulders right now. The American people are looking to us for a way to move forward & protect the right to vote--& this is it. And all that's standing in our way is Senate procedure--Senate procedure that a majority of us voted to change just last month." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Live on the Senate floor, I'm talking about our democracy, how it works, and why we urgently need to protect the right to vote." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm fighting hard for a future where everyone can make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting, and have control of their own bodies, lives, and future--free from political interference. That starts with passing the Women's Health Protection Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued fight for justice. If we're serious about honoring Dr. King's legacy, let's do so by passing strong federal voting rights legislation to protect every American's right to be heard in our democracy. #MLKDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "We have to make sure the right to vote is never taken away, and that the voices of the American people are never taken away." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme Republicans shouldn't be involved in anyone's personal decisions about pregnancy and parenting. Period." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Insulin is a lifesaving, necessary drug for so many people. It's outrageous that it costs so much some patients ration it. #BuildBackBetter would cap the cost of insulin at $35/month for millions of people--& it's one of the many reasons why we need to pass it soon." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "The right to abortion. Easy-to-get, affordable birth control. All across the country, essential reproductive health care is under attack. I'm determined to act on the federal level to protect your ability to get the health care you want." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "To be absolutely clear: we cannot let the filibuster stop us from ever debating voting rights or any other issue just one member might disagree with. We need to change Senate rules. #WeWantVotingRights" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that over half of American families live in areas where they can't find affordable child care. My child care plan would help fix that." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet - "New guidance out from the Biden Admin shows insurers they need to do what they're supposed to when it comes to covering birth control without costs or harmful, unnecessary hoops. This is a good first step to help ensure patients can get the reproductive health care they want." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet - "RT if you agree that we need to fix our nation's child care crisis. I have a plan that will help make sure there are more affordable child care options out there for parents, and I'm going to keep working until it gets done." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Cantwell Applauds Confirmation of Gabriel Sanchez for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Sen. Maria Cantwell
Jan. 12, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Gillibrand Joins Senate Dems Calling For TPS Designations For El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting every citizen's right to have a voice in our democracy should be as noncontroversial as naming post offices. Yet Republicans blocked debate on legislation to protect voting rights. Our democracy is at stake--we can't let their obstruction stand in the way." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Dems in Calling for TPS Designations for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Spokane address housing costs, keep child care providers open, fix up local city parks, and support people working in the arts. This is helping the community get through the pandemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Whether or not you choose to get an abortion, use birth control, or get any type of essential reproductive health care should be up to you--and not the business of right-wing politicians who want to restrict people's ability to control their bodies and futures." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1965 Voting Rights Act is one of the most important bills in our nation's history. With voting rights under attack across the country, it's time to restore and strengthen it--even if it means changing Senate rules to get there." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on January 6th Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Joins Washington State January 6th Virtual Vigil, Reiterates Push to Protect Voting Rights and Democracy Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Tweet - "January 6th was a horrifying day for our country--a day we cannot forget or ignore." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "I'm working to make sure parents have more affordable child care options close to home. Fixing our child care crisis is good for working families, good for businesses, and good for our economy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "No Senate rule is more important than protecting the right to vote in our country. If Senate Republicans continue blocking strong voting rights legislation, then Democrats can't let Senate rules and procedures stand in the way of taking action." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet - "This week I joined @MomsRising and families from across Seattle for a virtual town hall to answer questions about everything from fixing our child care system to working to end this pandemic. Watch the full conversation at the link below." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet - "For most families, my child care plan would cut their costs by more than half or even more. People are going to feel the difference." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022 Senator Murray Joins State Leaders to Push for Lower Child Care Costs, Better Access for Washington State Families and Better Pay for Child Care Workers Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined WA state leaders & child care advocates to discuss how my child care proposal would build on our state's Fair Start For Kids Act. While our state is on the right path, we can do more, & I'll keep pushing in the other Washington to bolster these efforts." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote with strong federal legislation isn't something we can--or will--give up on. I'm going to keep fighting to get this done and protect the foundation of our democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any family and they'll tell you: health care costs too much. Senate Democrats are working to lower the costs of: health care coverage prescription drugs life-saving medication like insulin" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "A functioning child care system is as essential to our economy as functioning roads and bridges. We already passed bold legislation to fix our infrastructure--now let's do the same for child care." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights, including the right to an abortion, are under attack from every angle--and I'm fighting back by working to pass WHPA, make sure patients can get birth control, invest in Title X family planning centers, and more." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Tweet - "At my town hall tomorrow with Seattle families and @MomsRising , I'll be directly answering YOUR questions about the challenges and solutions to the issues parents are facing. Click the link below to submit your question." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke with education leaders & public health experts in Spokane to hear more about the COVID-19 situation in the area & what they need. From making sure schools can stay open safely to getting more tests, I'll keep pushing to make sure families get the support they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I will not give up the fight to strengthen federal voting protections. Our democracy is on the line and I will continue to do everything I can to get this done." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights mean essential health care, like abortion, is affordable and easy to get for everyone--and that there aren't unnecessary or harmful barriers standing in the way. #ProtectReproRights" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2022 Tweet - "It's going to take all of us working together to #ProtectReproRights--& no action is too small: Share your story. Support local orgs helping patients get repro health care. Work to combat GOP misinformation. Fight to pass local and state laws protecting abortion rights." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Since 2019, the Trump Admin's cruel gag rule prevented WA state from getting Title X funds--but now that's changed. This funding is good news for our state & will help people get the reproductive health care they need from the providers they trust." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Reproductive rights mean *everyone* is able to make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting--free from political interference--no matter where they live, how much money they have or who they are. #ProtectReproRights" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congresswomen Watson Coleman and Bush Call on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Not Require Individuals in Home Confinement to Return to Prison Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 21, 2022 Following Reversal of Trump's Title X Gag Rule, Senator Murray Announces First Title X Funding for Washington State Since 2019 Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet - ""…hope isn't a promise we give. It's a promise we live." Very grateful to have read Amanda Gorman's words tonight." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain groups of people. This is a national, coordinated effort to keep Republicans in power at every level of government by keeping Americans from the ballot box. This is undemocratic, and a threat to democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "History is sitting on our shoulders right now. The American people are looking to us for a way to move forward & protect the right to vote--& this is it. And all that's standing in our way is Senate procedure--Senate procedure that a majority of us voted to change just last month." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Live on the Senate floor, I'm talking about our democracy, how it works, and why we urgently need to protect the right to vote." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm fighting hard for a future where everyone can make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting, and have control of their own bodies, lives, and future--free from political interference. That starts with passing the Women's Health Protection Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued fight for justice. If we're serious about honoring Dr. King's legacy, let's do so by passing strong federal voting rights legislation to protect every American's right to be heard in our democracy. #MLKDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "We have to make sure the right to vote is never taken away, and that the voices of the American people are never taken away." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme Republicans shouldn't be involved in anyone's personal decisions about pregnancy and parenting. Period." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Insulin is a lifesaving, necessary drug for so many people. It's outrageous that it costs so much some patients ration it. #BuildBackBetter would cap the cost of insulin at $35/month for millions of people--& it's one of the many reasons why we need to pass it soon." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "The right to abortion. Easy-to-get, affordable birth control. All across the country, essential reproductive health care is under attack. I'm determined to act on the federal level to protect your ability to get the health care you want." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "To be absolutely clear: we cannot let the filibuster stop us from ever debating voting rights or any other issue just one member might disagree with. We need to change Senate rules. #WeWantVotingRights" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that over half of American families live in areas where they can't find affordable child care. My child care plan would help fix that." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet - "New guidance out from the Biden Admin shows insurers they need to do what they're supposed to when it comes to covering birth control without costs or harmful, unnecessary hoops. This is a good first step to help ensure patients can get the reproductive health care they want." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet - "RT if you agree that we need to fix our nation's child care crisis. I have a plan that will help make sure there are more affordable child care options out there for parents, and I'm going to keep working until it gets done." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Cantwell Applauds Confirmation of Gabriel Sanchez for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Sen.Maria Cantwell
Jan. 12, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Gillibrand Joins Senate Dems Calling For TPS Designations For El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting every citizen's right to have a voice in our democracy should be as noncontroversial as naming post offices. Yet Republicans blocked debate on legislation to protect voting rights. Our democracy is at stake--we can't let their obstruction stand in the way." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Dems in Calling for TPS Designations for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Spokane address housing costs, keep child care providers open, fix up local city parks, and support people working in the arts. This is helping the community get through the pandemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Whether or not you choose to get an abortion, use birth control, or get any type of essential reproductive health care should be up to you--and not the business of right-wing politicians who want to restrict people's ability to control their bodies and futures." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1965 Voting Rights Act is one of the most important bills in our nation's history. With voting rights under attack across the country, it's time to restore and strengthen it--even if it means changing Senate rules to get there." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on January 6th Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Joins Washington State January 6th Virtual Vigil, Reiterates Push to Protect Voting Rights and Democracy Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Tweet - "January 6th was a horrifying day for our country--a day we cannot forget or ignore." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "I'm working to make sure parents have more affordable child care options close to home. Fixing our child care crisis is good for working families, good for businesses, and good for our economy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "No Senate rule is more important than protecting the right to vote in our country. If Senate Republicans continue blocking strong voting rights legislation, then Democrats can't let Senate rules and procedures stand in the way of taking action." Sen.Patty Murray
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