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Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "With more than half of families living in neighborhoods without sufficient access to child care--child care is a national crisis. But it's not going to be solved by one small group or one small step, #ChildCare4All has to be done across the board, across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Senate Passes Smith Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We should be working together to make sure that all families have access to quality child care, both for parents and for kids. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "More & more often, consumer data is being used & abused in ways few people had imagined before. The #DataCareAct will hold the companies we entrust with our personal information accountable & will make it clear to them that they will face penalties if they breach our trust." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Sexual assault is still assault--even at 35,000 feet. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 House Sends Bipartisan Salmon Recovery Legislation to President Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Identifying shortages in critical maternity care services--especially for women in underserved areas--is an important step toward responding to the maternal mortality crisis in our country. Encouraged by this step forward and eager to continue work on this important issue." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Nomination of Jonathan A. Kobes Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to sexual assault and harassment, survivors' voices should always be heard loud and clear and taken seriously--and that certainly shouldn't stop at 35,000 feet." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Barragán and Lowenthal Lead Members Pushing For Travel Rights for Dreamers Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will: 1) Ensure that no parent will pay more than they can afford for child care 2) Increase access to child care in communities nationwide 3) Invest in our child care workforce and create 2.3 millions jobs We need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's family separation policy separated more than 2,400 children from their families. That number has gone down, but there is still so much work to be done. We can't stop demanding answers until every child is reunited." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was honored to be a part of @MarchofDimes' #BlanketChange campaign--the reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. We must keep fighting because all mothers deserve a healthy pregnancy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" 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 - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Extended Border Deployment Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 7, 2018 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Passes Senate without Objection Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Today we remember the sacrifices of those who perished at #PearlHarbor and recognize the great service of those who fought for our freedoms during World War II. These freedoms that we enjoy are because of the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Thank you to @NewtownAction for your tireless advocacy to strengthen gun safety laws at all levels. The epidemic of gun violence has taken too many lives and devastated too many communities across the country--we have to keep fighting for common sense reforms. #EndGunViolence" 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 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "From his courageous sacrifice as a Navy pilot during WWII, to his advocacy for people with disabilities, to his dedication to giving back, President Bush lived his life as a testament to the enduring values of public service and putting your country before yourself." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Senator Murray Statement on the Funeral of President George H.W. Bush Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In our country's history, immigration has never been just about policy. It has always been about who we are & what we are willing to stand up for." Couldn't agree w @RepJayapal more--in order to fix our broken system, we can't lose sight of the values that unite us as Americans." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I join @melindagates in calling for more women and people of color to study computer science. Opening doors of opportunity to every student should be central to the mission of education in this country. #CSEDWeek #HourOfCode" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - ".@RepJayapal is spot on in this @nybooks op-ed--in order to fix our broken immigration system, we must place a "fair & forward-looking" system at "the heart of America's moral imagination." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has yet to demonstrate that asylum seekers pose a national security threat--& yet they sent thousands of US active duty troops, including about 200 from JBLM in WA, to the border. I urge President Trump to send these troops home." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump can keep up the pressure all he wants for his border wall funding, but voters have made it clear that they reject the hatred & division--& they want Democrats & Republicans to work together to fund our government & solve real problems for the people we represent." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" 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
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2018 Ranking Member Adam Smith Statement on the Passing of President George H. W. Bush Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 1, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Passing of President George H. W. Bush Rep. Dan Newhouse
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Call for No Border Wall Funding, Humane Immigration System in Government Funding Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Acting Director Ronald D. Vitiello, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Smith, Jayapal, Murray, and Cantwell Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "With more than half of families living in neighborhoods without sufficient access to child care--child care is a national crisis. But it's not going to be solved by one small group or one small step, #ChildCare4All has to be done across the board, across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Senate Passes Smith Legislation Honoring James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We should be working together to make sure that all families have access to quality child care, both for parents and for kids. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "More & more often, consumer data is being used & abused in ways few people had imagined before. The #DataCareAct will hold the companies we entrust with our personal information accountable & will make it clear to them that they will face penalties if they breach our trust." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Sexual assault is still assault--even at 35,000 feet. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 House Sends Bipartisan Salmon Recovery Legislation to President Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Identifying shortages in critical maternity care services--especially for women in underserved areas--is an important step toward responding to the maternal mortality crisis in our country. Encouraged by this step forward and eager to continue work on this important issue." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "That is our duty as Americans & adults to protect our children & to make sure that these things don't ever happen again." - Chrissy Ball I stand with women & survivors in fighting against @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule. I call on everyone to make their voices heard too." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "My assault occurred at an off-campus apartment down the street from my school. That means that under DeVos' rules, my school wouldn't have to investigate my case." - Sage Carson .@BetsyDeVosED's rule was clearly written to protect schools, not students & survivors. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Nomination of Jonathan A. Kobes Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to sexual assault and harassment, survivors' voices should always be heard loud and clear and taken seriously--and that certainly shouldn't stop at 35,000 feet." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Barragán and Lowenthal Lead Members Pushing For Travel Rights for Dreamers Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will: 1) Ensure that no parent will pay more than they can afford for child care 2) Increase access to child care in communities nationwide 3) Invest in our child care workforce and create 2.3 millions jobs We need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump administration's family separation policy separated more than 2,400 children from their families. That number has gone down, but there is still so much work to be done. We can't stop demanding answers until every child is reunited." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was honored to be a part of @MarchofDimes' #BlanketChange campaign--the reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. We must keep fighting because all mothers deserve a healthy pregnancy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #TitleIX changes do not protect survivors of assault that happens off-campus. Even if it doesn't happen in-person does not change the fact that the student feels unsafe." - Mia Farmer .@BetsyDeVosED's rule will weaken students' protections. This is unacceptable. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "I'm scared of this rule. I'm scared of the retraumatization that survivors will endure every day." - Jess Davidson .@BetsyDeVosED wants us to return to a time when sexual assault could be swept under the rug. We have to keep making our voices heard. #TitleIX #HandsOffIX" 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 - "According to the @OJPNIJ, 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while in college. Under @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule, schools can shirk their responsibility to keep students safe from sexual assault. We have to make our voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Smith Statement on Extended Border Deployment Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 7, 2018 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Passes Senate without Objection Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Today we remember the sacrifices of those who perished at #PearlHarbor and recognize the great service of those who fought for our freedoms during World War II. These freedoms that we enjoy are because of the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Thank you to @NewtownAction for your tireless advocacy to strengthen gun safety laws at all levels. The epidemic of gun violence has taken too many lives and devastated too many communities across the country--we have to keep fighting for common sense reforms. #EndGunViolence" 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 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "From his courageous sacrifice as a Navy pilot during WWII, to his advocacy for people with disabilities, to his dedication to giving back, President Bush lived his life as a testament to the enduring values of public service and putting your country before yourself." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Senator Murray Statement on the Funeral of President George H.W. Bush Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In our country's history, immigration has never been just about policy. It has always been about who we are & what we are willing to stand up for." Couldn't agree w @RepJayapal more--in order to fix our broken system, we can't lose sight of the values that unite us as Americans." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I join @melindagates in calling for more women and people of color to study computer science. Opening doors of opportunity to every student should be central to the mission of education in this country. #CSEDWeek #HourOfCode" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - ".@RepJayapal is spot on in this @nybooks op-ed--in order to fix our broken immigration system, we must place a "fair & forward-looking" system at "the heart of America's moral imagination." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has yet to demonstrate that asylum seekers pose a national security threat--& yet they sent thousands of US active duty troops, including about 200 from JBLM in WA, to the border. I urge President Trump to send these troops home." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump can keep up the pressure all he wants for his border wall funding, but voters have made it clear that they reject the hatred & division--& they want Democrats & Republicans to work together to fund our government & solve real problems for the people we represent." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" 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
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2018 Ranking Member Adam Smith Statement on the Passing of President George H. W. Bush Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 1, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Passing of President George H. W. Bush Rep.Dan Newhouse
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Call for No Border Wall Funding, Humane Immigration System in Government Funding Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Acting Director Ronald D. Vitiello, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Smith, Jayapal, Murray, and Cantwell Call for Answers and Transparency in Death of Asylum Seeker at Northwest Detention Center Rep.Adam Smith, ...
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