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Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "To end the heartbreaking crisis of maternal deaths, we must: support state efforts expand evidence-based programs improve care across clinical & public health systems Each & every mother across this country deserves to have a healthy pregnancy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "From Louisville, KY to now Pittsburgh, PA, my heart breaks for yet another community shattered by hatred & violence. To the Jewish community, know that we stand with you, now and always. 1/2" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "What I've heard from families in WA state and across the country is a call to action to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused so much heartbreak. Yesterday, we took an important step in answering that call." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "This week, @SenWarren and I released a report holding the Trump Administration accountable for making empty promises and focusing more on headlines than solutions when it comes to helping our communities face the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan bill takes steps to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid crisis by providing training to help out-of-work individuals, expanding access to addiction treatment services, & increasing support for pregnant women and infants impacted by opioid misuse." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act was the result of hard work from lawmakers on BOTH sides of the aisle--we now must focus on continuing to help the many families and communities that have been heartbroken by the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful this bill has finally been signed into law so we can take meaningful steps to help families and communities on the frontlines of the opioid crisis--both in WA and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Smith Statement on Murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 24, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Holding Honduran Government Accountable for Human Rights Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 President Trump Signs Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Into Law Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "After several months working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is finally law. This bill takes important steps to end the opioid epidemic, but we must keep working to do more." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is a meaningful step toward addressing the heartbreak of the opioid epidemic. This crisis is far from over though. I will keep fighting for more action & greater investments so communities & families can recover from this tragedy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Parents go to work every day & are worried about their kids being taken care of--& the cost of child care shouldn't be a barrier. I introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act because this is a national crisis. READ the @USAChildCare report: https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/costofcare2018.pdf?utm_campaign=2018%20Cost%20of%20Care&utm_source=Hill …" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This latest report is just another example of President Trump's long line of empty words and broken promises to combat the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Sexual assault, even at 35,000 feet, is absolutely a federal crime. I urge @USDOT to work with Congress on the task force ASAP. And I'll keep fighting to ensure flight crews have the right tools & training to respond to this all too frequent crime." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "I am glad my bipartisan bill to provide meaningful resources to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic is finally law. This is an important step for families and communities on the frontlines of this tragedy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad Congress is leading to combat the opioid crisis, especially since President Trump's response has been more talk than action. But we're not done yet. That's why I'm going to keep fighting for more resources & investments for our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - " I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and I know they need far more than empty words and broken promises." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump is focused on scoring headlines with empty words and broken promises, communities on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are still in crisis. We need to do a lot more to help them recover." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Seattle Times Endorses Pramila Jayapal for Re-Election Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 22, 2018 Addressing the Opioid Crisis Rep. Suzan DelBene
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of the Office of National Intelligence - Connolly Joins More than 50 Members of Congress in Calling On the Trump Administration to Release Evidence of Prior U.S. Awareness of the Saudi Plot to Capture Khashoggi Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "I'm so pleased to see child care funding flow to institutions like @CloverParkTech. This is great news for student parents, but also for WA state's growing economy & all of us who want to see current & future generations of Washingtonians succeed." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This is awful. If this happens, I will stand with people in WA and across the country in supporting the transgender community by fighting this as hard as I can --PM #WontBeErased" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act would help ensure individuals experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault can maintain their economic security." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Statement on Murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Jayapal Statement On The Passing Of David Ayala-Zamora Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This ruling is a victory for the more than 100,000 students who were defrauded and stuck with useless credits and massive debt while waiting for relief." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to stand with the LGBTQ community--in WA and nationwide--in our shared battle to build a more inclusive country where everyone is valued & has the opportunity to live full, free lives. Know now and in the fights ahead that you will always have a partner in me." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Separating families is a cruel policy, no matter how the Trump Administration repackages it. President Trump & Secretary Nielsen must stop these immoral actions that only hurt families--including very young children--who are fleeing horrific violence." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Reps. Roybal-Allard and Jayapal Statement on Trump Considering New Family Separation Policy Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of listening to students and protecting them, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is planning to make it easier for schools to discriminate against students based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and marital status." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The president's scare tactics and mean-spirited immigration policies have real impacts on our communities, especially children. This proposed rule is shameful and wrong and must be rescinded." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT Act will help those on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic fight its root causes & ripple effects by giving communities more resources and helping people get the care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's plan to weaken sexual assault protections at colleges and universities across the country ignores the voices of students and survivors who deserve to be heard." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED's wants to weaken student protections so-- an unmarried mother may be denied admission, a woman could be thrown out for using birth control & an LGBTQ student could be subjected to cruel punishment at school. This is unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I call on @BetsyDeVosED to stop ignoring the voices of students & survivors, and to stop her proposal to empower discriminatory behavior against students on campuses across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Smith, Engel, and Schiff Joint Statement Demanding Action on The Disappearance of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Calls On Education Secretary DeVos to Stop Plan That Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections, Start Listening to Students' Concerns Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Celebrating Seattle Storm's 2018 WNBA Championship Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Caroline C. Hunter, Chair, and The Honorable Ellen Weintraub, Vice-Chair of Federal Election Commission - Senators Call out NRA for Using Shell Corporation to Duck Campaign Finance Law Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The heartbreaking reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. Thank you @MarchofDimes for your dedication to making sure that all women in this country have a healthy pregnancy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The fight for LGBTQ equality begins with finding pride in who you are. So inspired by everyone taking the first steps today to live in their truth, & know you will always have a partner in me as we continue working to dismantle the barriers facing too many. #NationalComingOutDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Our nation's high maternal mortality rate is heartbreaking & absolutely unacceptable. Pregnant women & families across the country need real action, which is why I fought for new investments to address the crisis in this year's budget & will keep fighting for #BlanketChange." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "To end the heartbreaking crisis of maternal deaths, we must: support state efforts expand evidence-based programs improve care across clinical & public health systems Each & every mother across this country deserves to have a healthy pregnancy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "From Louisville, KY to now Pittsburgh, PA, my heart breaks for yet another community shattered by hatred & violence. To the Jewish community, know that we stand with you, now and always. 1/2" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "What I've heard from families in WA state and across the country is a call to action to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused so much heartbreak. Yesterday, we took an important step in answering that call." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "This week, @SenWarren and I released a report holding the Trump Administration accountable for making empty promises and focusing more on headlines than solutions when it comes to helping our communities face the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan bill takes steps to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid crisis by providing training to help out-of-work individuals, expanding access to addiction treatment services, & increasing support for pregnant women and infants impacted by opioid misuse." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act was the result of hard work from lawmakers on BOTH sides of the aisle--we now must focus on continuing to help the many families and communities that have been heartbroken by the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful this bill has finally been signed into law so we can take meaningful steps to help families and communities on the frontlines of the opioid crisis--both in WA and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Smith Statement on Murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 24, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Holding Honduran Government Accountable for Human Rights Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 President Trump Signs Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Into Law Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "After several months working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is finally law. This bill takes important steps to end the opioid epidemic, but we must keep working to do more." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is a meaningful step toward addressing the heartbreak of the opioid epidemic. This crisis is far from over though. I will keep fighting for more action & greater investments so communities & families can recover from this tragedy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Parents go to work every day & are worried about their kids being taken care of--& the cost of child care shouldn't be a barrier. I introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act because this is a national crisis. READ the @USAChildCare report: https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/costofcare2018.pdf?utm_campaign=2018%20Cost%20of%20Care&utm_source=Hill …" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This latest report is just another example of President Trump's long line of empty words and broken promises to combat the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Sexual assault, even at 35,000 feet, is absolutely a federal crime. I urge @USDOT to work with Congress on the task force ASAP. And I'll keep fighting to ensure flight crews have the right tools & training to respond to this all too frequent crime." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "I am glad my bipartisan bill to provide meaningful resources to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic is finally law. This is an important step for families and communities on the frontlines of this tragedy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad Congress is leading to combat the opioid crisis, especially since President Trump's response has been more talk than action. But we're not done yet. That's why I'm going to keep fighting for more resources & investments for our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - " I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and I know they need far more than empty words and broken promises." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump is focused on scoring headlines with empty words and broken promises, communities on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are still in crisis. We need to do a lot more to help them recover." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Seattle Times Endorses Pramila Jayapal for Re-Election Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 22, 2018 Addressing the Opioid Crisis Rep.Suzan DelBene
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of the Office of National Intelligence - Connolly Joins More than 50 Members of Congress in Calling On the Trump Administration to Release Evidence of Prior U.S. Awareness of the Saudi Plot to Capture Khashoggi Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "I'm so pleased to see child care funding flow to institutions like @CloverParkTech. This is great news for student parents, but also for WA state's growing economy & all of us who want to see current & future generations of Washingtonians succeed." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "This is awful. If this happens, I will stand with people in WA and across the country in supporting the transgender community by fighting this as hard as I can --PM #WontBeErased" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act would help ensure individuals experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault can maintain their economic security." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Statement on Murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Jayapal Statement On The Passing Of David Ayala-Zamora Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This ruling is a victory for the more than 100,000 students who were defrauded and stuck with useless credits and massive debt while waiting for relief." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to stand with the LGBTQ community--in WA and nationwide--in our shared battle to build a more inclusive country where everyone is valued & has the opportunity to live full, free lives. Know now and in the fights ahead that you will always have a partner in me." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Separating families is a cruel policy, no matter how the Trump Administration repackages it. President Trump & Secretary Nielsen must stop these immoral actions that only hurt families--including very young children--who are fleeing horrific violence." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Reps. Roybal-Allard and Jayapal Statement on Trump Considering New Family Separation Policy Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of listening to students and protecting them, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is planning to make it easier for schools to discriminate against students based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and marital status." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The president's scare tactics and mean-spirited immigration policies have real impacts on our communities, especially children. This proposed rule is shameful and wrong and must be rescinded." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT Act will help those on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic fight its root causes & ripple effects by giving communities more resources and helping people get the care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's plan to weaken sexual assault protections at colleges and universities across the country ignores the voices of students and survivors who deserve to be heard." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED's wants to weaken student protections so-- an unmarried mother may be denied admission, a woman could be thrown out for using birth control & an LGBTQ student could be subjected to cruel punishment at school. This is unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I call on @BetsyDeVosED to stop ignoring the voices of students & survivors, and to stop her proposal to empower discriminatory behavior against students on campuses across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Smith, Engel, and Schiff Joint Statement Demanding Action on The Disappearance of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Calls On Education Secretary DeVos to Stop Plan That Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections, Start Listening to Students' Concerns Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senators Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Celebrating Seattle Storm's 2018 WNBA Championship Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Caroline C. Hunter, Chair, and The Honorable Ellen Weintraub, Vice-Chair of Federal Election Commission - Senators Call out NRA for Using Shell Corporation to Duck Campaign Finance Law Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The heartbreaking reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. Thank you @MarchofDimes for your dedication to making sure that all women in this country have a healthy pregnancy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The fight for LGBTQ equality begins with finding pride in who you are. So inspired by everyone taking the first steps today to live in their truth, & know you will always have a partner in me as we continue working to dismantle the barriers facing too many. #NationalComingOutDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Our nation's high maternal mortality rate is heartbreaking & absolutely unacceptable. Pregnant women & families across the country need real action, which is why I fought for new investments to address the crisis in this year's budget & will keep fighting for #BlanketChange." Sen.Patty Murray
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