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April 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre--another reminder that we must keep fighting to end the scourge of gun violence impacting lives & shattering communities nationwide. Enough is enough. The time is now to pass meaningful gun safety laws." Sen. Patty Murray
April 19, 2018 Senator Murray Announces New $11 Million Investment to Help Washington State Communities Combat Opioid Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
April 19, 2018 Tweet - "With the right tools & resources, we can end the opioid crisis & fight the rising tide of addiction in our families & communities. Proud to support these additional investments to combat the epidemic in WA." Sen. Patty Murray
April 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. José Serrano, Subcommittee Ranking Member - Effectively Address Opioid Crisis In Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Bill Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Jefferson Sessions, US Attorney General - Restoration Of Legal Assistance Programs For Immigrants Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, DOI - Call For Reversal Of Interior Dept. Ruling Threatening Millions Of Migratory Birds Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 19, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stabenow, Peters Call on Administration to Take Immediate Action to Reduce Price of Naloxone, a Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 18, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who worked with me on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 which offers real action, resources, and tools to help our families and communities fight opioid addiction." Sen. Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "Today @SenAlexander and I introduced bipartisan legislation to help those fighting the opioid epidemic. Our bill takes important new steps to provide much-needed tools and resources for those on the frontlines of this crisis. https://www.help.senate.gov/chair/newsroom/press/sens-alexander-murray-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-address-urgent-opioid-crisis …" Sen. Patty Murray
April 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - All Senate and House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Recent Actions by the Justice Department Undermining Due Process Protections for Immigrants Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - TPS Rulings Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 17, 2018 Sens. Alexander, Murray Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address "Urgent Opioid Crisis" Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2018 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Opioid Crisis Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2018 DelBene Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Taxpayers from ID Theft Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 17, 2018 Larsen Pushes to Permanently End Veterans Affairs Prohibition on In Vitro Fertilization Rep. Rick Larsen
April 17, 2018 Requiring Secretary of the Treasury to Establish A Program for the Issuance of Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers Rep. Suzan DelBene
April 17, 2018 Senator Murray Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Urgent Opioid Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. José Serrano, Subcommittee Ranking Member - Effectively Address Opioid Crisis In Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Bill Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "It would be hard to overstate the contributions Dreamers add to WA & our nation -- from our classrooms to our businesses, community organizations & more. So I won't stop repeating: Democrats & Republicans must come together to honor our promise & find a solution for Dreamers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Steve's sportsmanship & tireless advocacy for ALS patients has inspired so many Washingtonians over the yrs--on behalf of WA (& Cougs everywhere), proud to join my colleagues in introducing legislation to award @TeamGleason the Congressional Medal of Honor" Sen. Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Way, Federal Bureau of Invesigations Director - Bipartisan Members Question FBI Handling of San Bernardino Shooter's Locked iPhone Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States - Stop Censoring Critical LGBT Health Information and Resources on Federal Websites Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon Ryan Zinke, Secretary of Interior - Newhouse to Interior Department: Stop Ignoring Local Community on Bringing Grizzlies to Central WA Rep. Dan Newhouse
April 12, 2018 Tweet - "By now, it's clear that President Trump's pledge to find a solution of "love" for Dreamers is just another broken promise. Dreamers were brought to this country through no fault of their own--it's past time for Republican leaders to work w Democrats & find a permanent solution." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith, Reed, Speier, and Gillibrand Request Details About DOD Transgender Policy Panel Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Our latest bill to respond to the opioid crisis is a testament to the value of listening. I'm glad we were able to take so many of the good ideas we heard and build on our past efforts." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "More than 10 weeks ago, Democratic Senators on the HELP Committee requested a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. Scheduling this hearing will make it clear the committee is taking this issue seriously." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump seems to be ignoring the recommendations provided by his own commission on how to combat the opioid crisis. The families affected by this epidemic deserve action." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "It's been almost 40 years since the Senate Labor Committee held a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. With so many women and men speaking out and sharing their stories, it's time for Congress to act." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Because parents, community leaders, and child care advocates around the country made their voices heard, we were able to secure the largest increase in funding to child care ever. But our work isn't done until we have #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerry Moran, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member - Fund Juvenile Justice Programs & Improve Outcomes for Kids Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and working with @SenAlexander and colleagues on both sides of the aisle on a bill to address the challenges we heard firsthand." Sen. Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Bipartisan DelBene-Paulsen ID Theft Prevention Bill Clears Key Committee Hurdle Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 10, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Russian Investigation Rep. Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to stand by Lilly Ledbetter and fight for equality for women in the workplace--not just in how we are paid, but in how we are treated." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is an issue that almost every parent in every community in every state is talking about, but few in Congress are focused on. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Families and communities nationwide are suffering from the devastating impacts of the opioid epidemic, and the Trump Administration has done little to take action. Proud to join @SenWarren in calling for answers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "For the first time in decades, women are sharing their stories of workplace sexual harassment & are beginning to be believed. So it's been really unfortunate to see a lack of urgency or action from Republican leaders here in Congress to address this issue." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Smith Statement Opposing Deployment of National Guard Troops to Southern Border Rep. Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Cantwell Questions Facebook on Consumer Data, Privacy Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, I heard the same urgent message from parents & early learning professionals as I traveled across WA: no one is exempt from the child care crisis. Now more than ever, I'm committed to keeping up the fight for #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to what's at stake if we don't solve the child care crisis, Rachel, a mom I met in Longview, sums it up perfectly: "we can either pay for it now, or pay for it later." #ChildCare4All is a smart investment, today & for our future." Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "My recent visits to child care & early learning centers across WA were powerful reminders of what's at stake for our families & our country if we don't solve the growing child care crisis. Read more here:" Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "I'll continue listening to the parents and advocates on the front lines, and fighting to strengthen investments in our youngest learners until our dream of providing high-quality child care for all is a reality. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Implementing White House Opioid Commission Recommendations Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Even when the costs are more than they can afford, many parents feel they must put their kids in high-quality preschool to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. As they said, "either we pay for it now, or pay for it later" #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Solutions to Child Care Crisis with Local Parents & Early Learning Professionals in Tour of Child Care Centers Across Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Homan, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on Ice to Reverse Decision to Detain Pregnant Women Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SeattleTimes is right--we must keep making our voices heard on all of the Trump Admin's out-of-touch and deeply damaging proposals. You have a voice. Keep making it heard on the issues that matter most to you!" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing from 100,000+ people, the Trump Admin backed off of its out-of-touch proposal to raise park entrance fees. A powerful example that speaking up CAN make a difference. YOUR voice matters. Keep making it heard on issues that matter most to you!" Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "What a treat to visit with parents, child care center workers & kids in Vancouver today to talk about my #ChildCare4All bill--hearing their stories shows just how desperately working families need better access to affordable, high-quality child care." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing from Longview parents & child care professionals today about how the child care crisis is impacting their community. Taking these stories & others from across WA with me as we keep building support to make #ChildCare4All a reality." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Great reminder from @CecileRichards of how hard we fought for women's reproductive freedoms when we passed the Affordable Care Act. Also a reminder of how important it is we keep fighting today." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Parents around the country have similar stories to Dustin, who pays $26,000 a year for child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act means "families like mine can get a little extra help that would make all the difference," says Dustin." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Congress passed a spending bill that increased child care funding by almost double. This is a clear sign my colleagues in Congress are starting to recognize that child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when too many parents are wondering how they will pay doctor's bills, keep a roof over their children's heads, or save for college, affording child care shouldn't be another concern. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "This week I'm visiting child care centers in Longview, Vancouver and Seattle to hear directly from parents, teachers, and caregivers on just how urgent our child care crisis is. This is why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Right now hundreds of thousands of young people are deferring their dreams of finishing college, becoming a doctor, buying a home, raising a family, starting a small business, or serving in our military because President Trump pulled the plug on the DACA program months ago." Sen. Patty Murray
March 31, 2018 Tweet - "Parents shouldn't have to lay awake at night worrying how they'll afford child care, or if they can even find child care. Every child deserves high-quality early learning and care." Sen. Patty Murray
March 30, 2018 Tweet - "No family should have to spend half or almost all of their income on child care, and no parent should be forced not to work because they can't afford child care. We need #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
March 30, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Honoring Native Women Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Date Title Politician
April 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre--another reminder that we must keep fighting to end the scourge of gun violence impacting lives & shattering communities nationwide. Enough is enough. The time is now to pass meaningful gun safety laws." Sen.Patty Murray
April 19, 2018 Senator Murray Announces New $11 Million Investment to Help Washington State Communities Combat Opioid Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
April 19, 2018 Tweet - "With the right tools & resources, we can end the opioid crisis & fight the rising tide of addiction in our families & communities. Proud to support these additional investments to combat the epidemic in WA." Sen.Patty Murray
April 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. José Serrano, Subcommittee Ranking Member - Effectively Address Opioid Crisis In Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Bill Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Jefferson Sessions, US Attorney General - Restoration Of Legal Assistance Programs For Immigrants Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, DOI - Call For Reversal Of Interior Dept. Ruling Threatening Millions Of Migratory Birds Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 19, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stabenow, Peters Call on Administration to Take Immediate Action to Reduce Price of Naloxone, a Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 18, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who worked with me on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 which offers real action, resources, and tools to help our families and communities fight opioid addiction." Sen.Patty Murray
April 18, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "Today @SenAlexander and I introduced bipartisan legislation to help those fighting the opioid epidemic. Our bill takes important new steps to provide much-needed tools and resources for those on the frontlines of this crisis. https://www.help.senate.gov/chair/newsroom/press/sens-alexander-murray-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-address-urgent-opioid-crisis …" Sen.Patty Murray
April 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - All Senate and House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Recent Actions by the Justice Department Undermining Due Process Protections for Immigrants Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - TPS Rulings Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 17, 2018 Sens. Alexander, Murray Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address "Urgent Opioid Crisis" Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2018 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Opioid Crisis Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 17, 2018 DelBene Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Taxpayers from ID Theft Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 17, 2018 Larsen Pushes to Permanently End Veterans Affairs Prohibition on In Vitro Fertilization Rep.Rick Larsen
April 17, 2018 Requiring Secretary of the Treasury to Establish A Program for the Issuance of Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers Rep.Suzan DelBene
April 17, 2018 Senator Murray Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Urgent Opioid Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. José Serrano, Subcommittee Ranking Member - Effectively Address Opioid Crisis In Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Bill Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "It would be hard to overstate the contributions Dreamers add to WA & our nation -- from our classrooms to our businesses, community organizations & more. So I won't stop repeating: Democrats & Republicans must come together to honor our promise & find a solution for Dreamers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Steve's sportsmanship & tireless advocacy for ALS patients has inspired so many Washingtonians over the yrs--on behalf of WA (& Cougs everywhere), proud to join my colleagues in introducing legislation to award @TeamGleason the Congressional Medal of Honor" Sen.Patty Murray
April 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Way, Federal Bureau of Invesigations Director - Bipartisan Members Question FBI Handling of San Bernardino Shooter's Locked iPhone Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States - Stop Censoring Critical LGBT Health Information and Resources on Federal Websites Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon Ryan Zinke, Secretary of Interior - Newhouse to Interior Department: Stop Ignoring Local Community on Bringing Grizzlies to Central WA Rep.Dan Newhouse
April 12, 2018 Tweet - "By now, it's clear that President Trump's pledge to find a solution of "love" for Dreamers is just another broken promise. Dreamers were brought to this country through no fault of their own--it's past time for Republican leaders to work w Democrats & find a permanent solution." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith, Reed, Speier, and Gillibrand Request Details About DOD Transgender Policy Panel Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Our latest bill to respond to the opioid crisis is a testament to the value of listening. I'm glad we were able to take so many of the good ideas we heard and build on our past efforts." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "More than 10 weeks ago, Democratic Senators on the HELP Committee requested a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. Scheduling this hearing will make it clear the committee is taking this issue seriously." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump seems to be ignoring the recommendations provided by his own commission on how to combat the opioid crisis. The families affected by this epidemic deserve action." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "It's been almost 40 years since the Senate Labor Committee held a hearing on workplace sexual harassment. With so many women and men speaking out and sharing their stories, it's time for Congress to act." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Because parents, community leaders, and child care advocates around the country made their voices heard, we were able to secure the largest increase in funding to child care ever. But our work isn't done until we have #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerry Moran, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member - Fund Juvenile Justice Programs & Improve Outcomes for Kids Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and working with @SenAlexander and colleagues on both sides of the aisle on a bill to address the challenges we heard firsthand." Sen.Patty Murray
April 11, 2018 Bipartisan DelBene-Paulsen ID Theft Prevention Bill Clears Key Committee Hurdle Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 10, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Russian Investigation Rep.Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to stand by Lilly Ledbetter and fight for equality for women in the workplace--not just in how we are paid, but in how we are treated." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is an issue that almost every parent in every community in every state is talking about, but few in Congress are focused on. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Families and communities nationwide are suffering from the devastating impacts of the opioid epidemic, and the Trump Administration has done little to take action. Proud to join @SenWarren in calling for answers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "For the first time in decades, women are sharing their stories of workplace sexual harassment & are beginning to be believed. So it's been really unfortunate to see a lack of urgency or action from Republican leaders here in Congress to address this issue." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Smith Statement Opposing Deployment of National Guard Troops to Southern Border Rep.Adam Smith
April 10, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Cantwell Questions Facebook on Consumer Data, Privacy Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, I heard the same urgent message from parents & early learning professionals as I traveled across WA: no one is exempt from the child care crisis. Now more than ever, I'm committed to keeping up the fight for #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to what's at stake if we don't solve the child care crisis, Rachel, a mom I met in Longview, sums it up perfectly: "we can either pay for it now, or pay for it later." #ChildCare4All is a smart investment, today & for our future." Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "My recent visits to child care & early learning centers across WA were powerful reminders of what's at stake for our families & our country if we don't solve the growing child care crisis. Read more here:" Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "I'll continue listening to the parents and advocates on the front lines, and fighting to strengthen investments in our youngest learners until our dream of providing high-quality child care for all is a reality. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Implementing White House Opioid Commission Recommendations Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Even when the costs are more than they can afford, many parents feel they must put their kids in high-quality preschool to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. As they said, "either we pay for it now, or pay for it later" #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Solutions to Child Care Crisis with Local Parents & Early Learning Professionals in Tour of Child Care Centers Across Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Homan, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on Ice to Reverse Decision to Detain Pregnant Women Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SeattleTimes is right--we must keep making our voices heard on all of the Trump Admin's out-of-touch and deeply damaging proposals. You have a voice. Keep making it heard on the issues that matter most to you!" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing from 100,000+ people, the Trump Admin backed off of its out-of-touch proposal to raise park entrance fees. A powerful example that speaking up CAN make a difference. YOUR voice matters. Keep making it heard on issues that matter most to you!" Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "What a treat to visit with parents, child care center workers & kids in Vancouver today to talk about my #ChildCare4All bill--hearing their stories shows just how desperately working families need better access to affordable, high-quality child care." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing from Longview parents & child care professionals today about how the child care crisis is impacting their community. Taking these stories & others from across WA with me as we keep building support to make #ChildCare4All a reality." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Great reminder from @CecileRichards of how hard we fought for women's reproductive freedoms when we passed the Affordable Care Act. Also a reminder of how important it is we keep fighting today." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Parents around the country have similar stories to Dustin, who pays $26,000 a year for child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act means "families like mine can get a little extra help that would make all the difference," says Dustin." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Congress passed a spending bill that increased child care funding by almost double. This is a clear sign my colleagues in Congress are starting to recognize that child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when too many parents are wondering how they will pay doctor's bills, keep a roof over their children's heads, or save for college, affording child care shouldn't be another concern. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "This week I'm visiting child care centers in Longview, Vancouver and Seattle to hear directly from parents, teachers, and caregivers on just how urgent our child care crisis is. This is why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Right now hundreds of thousands of young people are deferring their dreams of finishing college, becoming a doctor, buying a home, raising a family, starting a small business, or serving in our military because President Trump pulled the plug on the DACA program months ago." Sen.Patty Murray
March 31, 2018 Tweet - "Parents shouldn't have to lay awake at night worrying how they'll afford child care, or if they can even find child care. Every child deserves high-quality early learning and care." Sen.Patty Murray
March 30, 2018 Tweet - "No family should have to spend half or almost all of their income on child care, and no parent should be forced not to work because they can't afford child care. We need #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
March 30, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Honoring Native Women Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
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