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Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Sec. DeVos calls for hearings in Congress on school shootings--I agree! -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Families across the country are tired of waiting for Congress to step up, have the tough conversations, and adopt common sense gun safety and other policies to end this scourge in our schools and communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump said he wants to fix the immigration problem he created, now he needs to live up to that. " Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "To the DREAMers and their families in Washington state and across the country who are disappointed with today's results, I want to be very clear: I am going to keep fighting for you, and I am not going to stop until we get this done --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 School Shootings: Senator Murray to Secretary Devos: I Agree, Let's Hold Hearings on School Shootings and Gun Safety Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Jayapal Statement on Misconduct of Seattle ICE Attorney Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Feb. 15, 2018 Cantwell, Harris Introduce Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Hold Manufacturers Accountable for Negligent, Misleading Practices Over 1,000 Washingtonians died of opioid or heroin overdoses in 2016; more than 300,000 Americans have died since 2000 Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 14, 2018 Tweet - "No mom or dad should have to worry about sending their child to school. It's heartbreaking that today the worst came true in FL, while a community in WA was rattled by a serious threat. We must stop turning a blind eye to gun violence in this country and finally take action -- PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Democrats Call For Real Hearings To Address Opioid Crisis Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - End Unlawful Attacks on Women's Health Care Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Finding a bipartisan path forward to both secure our borders and protect the futures of so many hardworking families is why we are here. Creating a more perfect union is why we are here. First though, we must agree to some basic truths:" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Senator Murray Blasts Legislative Assault on Disability Rights from House of Representatives Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Improving Animal Health: Reauthorization of FDA Animal Drug User Fees Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Our libraries and museums are a treasured resource for children and lifelong learners alike. Let's make clear to President Trump that we are not putting up walls to knowledge or closing gateways to inquisitive minds. We must protect @US_IMLS" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As the Senate opens up debate on immigration, heading down to the floor to urge my colleagues to come together & find a bipartisan solution to protect Dreamers." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to work w Washingtonian Allison Dvaladze to hold airlines accountable & improve how we address assault on planes. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Concerns Over Trump Administration's Proposal To Separate Immigrant Children From Parents Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 12, 2018 Senator Murray on Trump-DeVos Refusal to Protect Transgender Students: "Deeply Disappointed and Disgusted" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women's lives are upended every day by sexual violence and harassment. I'm going to keep standing with them, and trusting them, even if the President won't. - PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2018 Murray, Cantwell, Kilmer, and Herrera Beutler Help Secure Major Investment For Fishing Communities Affected by Recent Disasters Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House--but they have committed to working with us to finally pass immigration legislation, and I am going to keep fighting to protect DREAMers and their families and to hold Republicans accountable until this gets done." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis: Impact on Children and Families Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2018 House, Senate Health Committee Leaders Release Discussion Draft of FDA Animal Drug User Fees Reauthorization Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - DHS Separations of Immigrant Families are Wrong and Unlawful Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "To combat the opioid crisis, we need to look at the ripple effects on our children, families, schools, and foster care system." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018 Bipartisan Group Introduces CLOUD Act in House Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The US is one of two countries in the world that doesn't offer paid maternity leave and one of the few industrialized nations that doesn't offer paid parental or family leave." @SenDuckworth on the need to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act :" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2018 Tweet - "We have a program that helps hardworking parents struggling w/ the challenges of raising children, but this Republican-led Congress hasn't renewed its funding. For anyone serious about serving our families, it's time to work together to save this program." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2018 Tweet - "FMLA was a good first step, but it certainly wasn't the last one--because no one should be forced to choose between a paycheck and caring for themselves or a loved one. #FMLA25" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 3, 2018 Tweet - "On the heels of 1st anniversary of President Trump's controversial refugee & Muslim ban & his Administration's cuts to refugee admissions, I'm joining my colleagues to call on President Trump to reverse his dangerous plan to severely cut the number of refugees admitted to the US." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Declassified FISA Memo Rep. Dan Newhouse
Feb. 2, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - Include Opioid Crisis Emergency Funding in Next Government Funding Bill Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 2, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump may claim that he wants to treat the opioid crisis as a public health emergency, but his actions show this is just another broken promise." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018 Judiciary Democrats: Republicans Are Complicit In Efforts To Obstruct Justice With Release Of Nunes Memo Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 2, 2018 Letter to Janet Yellen, Chair of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Promote Greater Economic Role for Women Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "DREAMers work, eat, sleep, shop, worship, raise families, protect our streets & live their lives as Americans--and our country is made stronger by their contributions to our communities. We must protect DREAMers w everything we've got--our neighbors & nation are counting on it." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Nassar Case Shows Need for Systemic Investigations of Campus Sexual Assault Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 1, 2018 Letter to Janet Yellen, Chair of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Promote Greater Economic Role for Women Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress could easily pass a bipartisan compromise that protects DREAMers & other young people who came to the country as children & call the US home. There's no reason we shouldn't be able to get this done." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress have until Feb. 8 to figure out a bipartisan path forward on funding community & teaching health centers, strengthening our response to end the #opioidcrisis, & so much more. Timing is running out--and WA families are waiting." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "While WA families wait on Republicans in Congress to renew funding for community health centers & figure out a bipartisan solution to protect DREAMers, President Trump seems more concerned w touting his tax cuts for wealthy families & huge corporations." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "DREAMers work, eat, sleep, shop, worship, raise families, protect our streets & live their lives as Americans--and our country is made stronger by their contributions to our communities. We must protect DREAMers w everything we've got--our neighbors & nation are counting on it." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Amid President Trump's Divisive Rhetoric & Actions Regarding Immigrants and Refugees, Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Reaffirming Nation's Commitment and Proud History of Refugee Resettlement Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, the Honorable R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Insight into How Departments are Working to Prevent Harassment Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to have Leah Griffin as my guest at the State of the Union address. She's a brave individual who turned her own painful experience into a personal mission to make sure that others who experience sexual violence have the resources they deserve when they seek help. #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "When DREAMers speak, we owe it to them to listen to their courageous stories of sacrifice & overcoming obstacles. They're risking everything--everything--to take part of our shared American Dream. #DefendDACA" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Hundreds of thousands of young people are counting on this Republican-led Congress to work out a permanent solution that will let them live their lives in the only country they know as home. So much is a stake for them, their families & our country--we can't let them down." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress say that they want to protect DREAMers & other young people who came to the US as children, but have yet to join us at the table to find a solution. This should have been done by now. #DefendDACA" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "In recent months, brave survivors like Leah have helped shine a light on a problem that deeply impacts so many women & communities. Honored to have Leah join me at tonight's State of the Union address as we work to end sexual violence & assault." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Inspired by Washington State Sexual Assault Survivor & #MeToo Activist Leah Griffin, Senator Murray Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful that Republicans control the Senate & House and have yet to reverse President Trump's reckless decision to end DACA, leaving the futures of hundreds of thousands of young people twisting in the wind. That's not leadership--that's negligence. #DefendDACA" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It won't be easy, but we can find a bipartisan solution that allows our friends, neighbors & loved ones who are American in every way but on paper to stay in the only home they've known. It's time to put people over politics & get this done. #DefendDACA" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Column: March for Life and Federal Legislation Show Support for Unborn Rep. Dan Newhouse
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "So honored to have Leah with me at tomorrow's State of the Union address--her courageous story of resilience & fearless advocacy is one more people need to hear. Proud to be her partner as we work to improve our laws to help future survivors." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "To the young people out there fighting: know that we're still fighting with you. Continue standing tall & keep making your voices heard. We're right beside you until we get this done. #DefendDACA" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump & Republicans have said they will protect DREAMers & other young people who've only known America as home. We must all hold them to their word--and hold them accountable at the ballot box if they don't honor it." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "This should go w/o saying, but DREAMers & other young people who were brought to this country as children are American in nearly every way & make invaluable contributions to our communities--it would be cruel & foolish to turn our backs on them now. #DefendDACA" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Stories like Leah's are powerful examples of how so many have turned pain & anger into inspiring advocacy to make our world better. So proud to stand w Leah & have her as my guest at tomorrow's #SOTU address." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 700,00 people have suffered the discredited practice of "conversion therapy." Around half of them suffered it as adolescents. That number should be zero. We should end this." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2018 Tweet - "It's on all of us to work together to ensure that women--and all workers--can do their jobs free from harassment and sexual assault." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Newhouse Statement on White House Immigration Framework for DACA and Border Security Solution Rep. Dan Newhouse
Jan. 25, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' Threat to King County Law Enforcement Funding Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad so many @HELPCmteDems members agree that it's up to us to ensure the voices of survivors are heard, and I hope we can schedule committee hearings on this as quickly as possible." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats remain ready to work w Republicans to make important gains for our families & communities--they're counting on us to fully fund our community health centers, make critical investments to end the #opioidcrisis, protect DREAMers, & so much more." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Shameful that some would twist facts to blame the opioid crisis on a program that helps many get the health care they need--even treatment for substance use disorder. We must focus on evidence-based solutions and support for our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Dishearteningly accurate summary of President Trump's response to the opioid crisis so far: "No major new funding, nor a push for more funding. No big new strategy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 23, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has offered nothing but empty words to address the opioid crisis in our communities. We need action. We need investments. We need solutions. We need leadership." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Republicans Ending Shutdown, Committing to Work with Democrats on Long-Term Deal Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2018 DelBene Statement on 45th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep. Suzan DelBene
Jan. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It was just one year ago that President Trump was sworn into office promising the American people that he that he would break through the gridlock to get results for workers and families. #TrumpShutdown" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It was just one year ago that President Trump was sworn into office promising the American people that he that he would break through the gridlock to get results for workers and families. #TrumpShutdown" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 20, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Shutdown of Federal Government Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "President's latest action to appease his extreme, right-wing base will deny women & men basic care they need & it's a direct attack on a woman's constitutionally protected right to access safe, legal abortion care & make her own choices about her own body." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2018 Murray Criticizes President Trump's Backwards, Extreme Priorities; Calls Attacking Women's Health Instead of Keeping Government Open "Shameful" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2018 Murray on Trump's Planned Address to Extreme Anti-Choice Activists: "Women Who Speak Up for Their Rights Aren't Going Away" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Sec. DeVos calls for hearings in Congress on school shootings--I agree! -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Families across the country are tired of waiting for Congress to step up, have the tough conversations, and adopt common sense gun safety and other policies to end this scourge in our schools and communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump said he wants to fix the immigration problem he created, now he needs to live up to that. " Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "To the DREAMers and their families in Washington state and across the country who are disappointed with today's results, I want to be very clear: I am going to keep fighting for you, and I am not going to stop until we get this done --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 School Shootings: Senator Murray to Secretary Devos: I Agree, Let's Hold Hearings on School Shootings and Gun Safety Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Jayapal Statement on Misconduct of Seattle ICE Attorney Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Feb. 15, 2018 Cantwell, Harris Introduce Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Hold Manufacturers Accountable for Negligent, Misleading Practices Over 1,000 Washingtonians died of opioid or heroin overdoses in 2016; more than 300,000 Americans have died since 2000 Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 14, 2018 Tweet - "No mom or dad should have to worry about sending their child to school. It's heartbreaking that today the worst came true in FL, while a community in WA was rattled by a serious threat. We must stop turning a blind eye to gun violence in this country and finally take action -- PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Democrats Call For Real Hearings To Address Opioid Crisis Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - End Unlawful Attacks on Women's Health Care Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Finding a bipartisan path forward to both secure our borders and protect the futures of so many hardworking families is why we are here. Creating a more perfect union is why we are here. First though, we must agree to some basic truths:" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Senator Murray Blasts Legislative Assault on Disability Rights from House of Representatives Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Improving Animal Health: Reauthorization of FDA Animal Drug User Fees Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Our libraries and museums are a treasured resource for children and lifelong learners alike. Let's make clear to President Trump that we are not putting up walls to knowledge or closing gateways to inquisitive minds. We must protect @US_IMLS" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As the Senate opens up debate on immigration, heading down to the floor to urge my colleagues to come together & find a bipartisan solution to protect Dreamers." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to work w Washingtonian Allison Dvaladze to hold airlines accountable & improve how we address assault on planes. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Concerns Over Trump Administration's Proposal To Separate Immigrant Children From Parents Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 12, 2018 Senator Murray on Trump-DeVos Refusal to Protect Transgender Students: "Deeply Disappointed and Disgusted" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women's lives are upended every day by sexual violence and harassment. I'm going to keep standing with them, and trusting them, even if the President won't. - PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2018 Murray, Cantwell, Kilmer, and Herrera Beutler Help Secure Major Investment For Fishing Communities Affected by Recent Disasters Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House--but they have committed to working with us to finally pass immigration legislation, and I am going to keep fighting to protect DREAMers and their families and to hold Republicans accountable until this gets done." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Opioid Crisis: Impact on Children and Families Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2018 House, Senate Health Committee Leaders Release Discussion Draft of FDA Animal Drug User Fees Reauthorization Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - DHS Separations of Immigrant Families are Wrong and Unlawful Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "To combat the opioid crisis, we need to look at the ripple effects on our children, families, schools, and foster care system." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018 Bipartisan Group Introduces CLOUD Act in House Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The US is one of two countries in the world that doesn't offer paid maternity leave and one of the few industrialized nations that doesn't offer paid parental or family leave." @SenDuckworth on the need to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act :" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2018 Tweet - "We have a program that helps hardworking parents struggling w/ the challenges of raising children, but this Republican-led Congress hasn't renewed its funding. For anyone serious about serving our families, it's time to work together to save this program." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2018 Tweet - "FMLA was a good first step, but it certainly wasn't the last one--because no one should be forced to choose between a paycheck and caring for themselves or a loved one. #FMLA25" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 3, 2018 Tweet - "On the heels of 1st anniversary of President Trump's controversial refugee & Muslim ban & his Administration's cuts to refugee admissions, I'm joining my colleagues to call on President Trump to reverse his dangerous plan to severely cut the number of refugees admitted to the US." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Declassified FISA Memo Rep.Dan Newhouse
Feb. 2, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - Include Opioid Crisis Emergency Funding in Next Government Funding Bill Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 2, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump may claim that he wants to treat the opioid crisis as a public health emergency, but his actions show this is just another broken promise." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2018 Judiciary Democrats: Republicans Are Complicit In Efforts To Obstruct Justice With Release Of Nunes Memo Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 2, 2018 Letter to Janet Yellen, Chair of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Promote Greater Economic Role for Women Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "DREAMers work, eat, sleep, shop, worship, raise families, protect our streets & live their lives as Americans--and our country is made stronger by their contributions to our communities. We must protect DREAMers w everything we've got--our neighbors & nation are counting on it." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Nassar Case Shows Need for Systemic Investigations of Campus Sexual Assault Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 1, 2018 Letter to Janet Yellen, Chair of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Promote Greater Economic Role for Women Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress could easily pass a bipartisan compromise that protects DREAMers & other young people who came to the country as children & call the US home. There's no reason we shouldn't be able to get this done." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress have until Feb. 8 to figure out a bipartisan path forward on funding community & teaching health centers, strengthening our response to end the #opioidcrisis, & so much more. Timing is running out--and WA families are waiting." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "While WA families wait on Republicans in Congress to renew funding for community health centers & figure out a bipartisan solution to protect DREAMers, President Trump seems more concerned w touting his tax cuts for wealthy families & huge corporations." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Tweet - "DREAMers work, eat, sleep, shop, worship, raise families, protect our streets & live their lives as Americans--and our country is made stronger by their contributions to our communities. We must protect DREAMers w everything we've got--our neighbors & nation are counting on it." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2018 Amid President Trump's Divisive Rhetoric & Actions Regarding Immigrants and Refugees, Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Reaffirming Nation's Commitment and Proud History of Refugee Resettlement Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, the Honorable R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Insight into How Departments are Working to Prevent Harassment Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to have Leah Griffin as my guest at the State of the Union address. She's a brave individual who turned her own painful experience into a personal mission to make sure that others who experience sexual violence have the resources they deserve when they seek help. #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "When DREAMers speak, we owe it to them to listen to their courageous stories of sacrifice & overcoming obstacles. They're risking everything--everything--to take part of our shared American Dream. #DefendDACA" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Hundreds of thousands of young people are counting on this Republican-led Congress to work out a permanent solution that will let them live their lives in the only country they know as home. So much is a stake for them, their families & our country--we can't let them down." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress say that they want to protect DREAMers & other young people who came to the US as children, but have yet to join us at the table to find a solution. This should have been done by now. #DefendDACA" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "In recent months, brave survivors like Leah have helped shine a light on a problem that deeply impacts so many women & communities. Honored to have Leah join me at tonight's State of the Union address as we work to end sexual violence & assault." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2018 Inspired by Washington State Sexual Assault Survivor & #MeToo Activist Leah Griffin, Senator Murray Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful that Republicans control the Senate & House and have yet to reverse President Trump's reckless decision to end DACA, leaving the futures of hundreds of thousands of young people twisting in the wind. That's not leadership--that's negligence. #DefendDACA" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It won't be easy, but we can find a bipartisan solution that allows our friends, neighbors & loved ones who are American in every way but on paper to stay in the only home they've known. It's time to put people over politics & get this done. #DefendDACA" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Column: March for Life and Federal Legislation Show Support for Unborn Rep.Dan Newhouse
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "So honored to have Leah with me at tomorrow's State of the Union address--her courageous story of resilience & fearless advocacy is one more people need to hear. Proud to be her partner as we work to improve our laws to help future survivors." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "To the young people out there fighting: know that we're still fighting with you. Continue standing tall & keep making your voices heard. We're right beside you until we get this done. #DefendDACA" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump & Republicans have said they will protect DREAMers & other young people who've only known America as home. We must all hold them to their word--and hold them accountable at the ballot box if they don't honor it." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "This should go w/o saying, but DREAMers & other young people who were brought to this country as children are American in nearly every way & make invaluable contributions to our communities--it would be cruel & foolish to turn our backs on them now. #DefendDACA" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Stories like Leah's are powerful examples of how so many have turned pain & anger into inspiring advocacy to make our world better. So proud to stand w Leah & have her as my guest at tomorrow's #SOTU address." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 700,00 people have suffered the discredited practice of "conversion therapy." Around half of them suffered it as adolescents. That number should be zero. We should end this." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2018 Tweet - "It's on all of us to work together to ensure that women--and all workers--can do their jobs free from harassment and sexual assault." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Newhouse Statement on White House Immigration Framework for DACA and Border Security Solution Rep.Dan Newhouse
Jan. 25, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' Threat to King County Law Enforcement Funding Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad so many @HELPCmteDems members agree that it's up to us to ensure the voices of survivors are heard, and I hope we can schedule committee hearings on this as quickly as possible." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats remain ready to work w Republicans to make important gains for our families & communities--they're counting on us to fully fund our community health centers, make critical investments to end the #opioidcrisis, protect DREAMers, & so much more." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Shameful that some would twist facts to blame the opioid crisis on a program that helps many get the health care they need--even treatment for substance use disorder. We must focus on evidence-based solutions and support for our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 23, 2018 Tweet - "Dishearteningly accurate summary of President Trump's response to the opioid crisis so far: "No major new funding, nor a push for more funding. No big new strategy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 23, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has offered nothing but empty words to address the opioid crisis in our communities. We need action. We need investments. We need solutions. We need leadership." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Republicans Ending Shutdown, Committing to Work with Democrats on Long-Term Deal Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 22, 2018 DelBene Statement on 45th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep.Suzan DelBene
Jan. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It was just one year ago that President Trump was sworn into office promising the American people that he that he would break through the gridlock to get results for workers and families. #TrumpShutdown" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It was just one year ago that President Trump was sworn into office promising the American people that he that he would break through the gridlock to get results for workers and families. #TrumpShutdown" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 20, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Shutdown of Federal Government Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "President's latest action to appease his extreme, right-wing base will deny women & men basic care they need & it's a direct attack on a woman's constitutionally protected right to access safe, legal abortion care & make her own choices about her own body." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2018 Murray Criticizes President Trump's Backwards, Extreme Priorities; Calls Attacking Women's Health Instead of Keeping Government Open "Shameful" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2018 Murray on Trump's Planned Address to Extreme Anti-Choice Activists: "Women Who Speak Up for Their Rights Aren't Going Away" Sen.Patty Murray
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