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Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "When working on the Opioid Crisis Response Act, we heard about the many different faces of this epidemic and its root causes and ripple effects. I'm going to keep fighting for more solutions for families in Washington state and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a much-needed step forward to help those on the frontlines of this epidemic, including issues I heard about firsthand in Washington state. But we have a whole lot more work ahead to truly respond to this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad the Senate came together to pass the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes care for children born to mothers battling addiction. This is a long-overdue step forward to help address this epidemic that's impacting so many people and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a result of the Senate working together to create legislation that looks for common ground and common sense solutions for families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Senator Murray on Proposed Cuts to Refugee Admissions: Trump Abdicating Our Country's Long-Held Values and Rebuking National Security Experts Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We're making progress, but we have considerable work to do. Opioids are an ongoing crisis, meaning our investments to fight them must also be ongoing--I'm going to keep working to get more common sense steps over the finish line for our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Even as I keep working to get the Opioid Crisis Response Act over the finish line and signed into law, I'm going to keep fighting for more support, resources, and solutions for families across Washington state and the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "By slashing the number of refugees allowed in the U.S., the Trump Admin is abandoning American values and our role in the global community. Scapegoating families fleeing horrific violence is shameful, wrong, and runs counter to national security expert recommendations." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to talk about my bipartisan agreement and the Opioid Crisis Response Act which the Senate just passed to help communities and families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 16, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "#ChildCare4All is not only the right thing to do for working families, but it's a smart investment for our children, our future, and our economy." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents aren't forced to pay more than they can afford for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. Child care is not a luxury--it's essential. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis and supports access to high-quality preschool. This is not only the right to thing to for working families, but it's a smart investment in our children, our future, and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have parents who go to work every day & are worried about whether their kids have child care--they're left home alone or they can't increase their own pay because they don't have access to child care. This is a national emergency." #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Far too many working families are struggling to find quality child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act will bring high quality, affordable child care to those who need it the most." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Increased Investments in Early Learning and Child Care, Commits to Continue Fighting to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Maternal Mortality: Senator Murray Applauds Progress as Investments to Protect Mothers Move Toward Passage, Commits to Continue Work Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents won't pay more than they can for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. This is a national crisis. We must stand up for our children." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & a grandmother, it's hard to fathom the anguish of being separated from your child without a goodbye or without knowing where they are. I'm going to keep demanding answers & keep doing all I can to hold the Trump Administration accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By allowing schools to use federal funds to buy firearms, @BetsyDeVosED is making our schools more dangerous and our students less safe. I'm going to keep fighting this deeply harmful proposal every step of the way." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The communities and families of the opioid crisis want serious action to address the full range of challenges they face, and I'm glad so many members on both sides came together to agree on some common sense solutions that will help address this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senators Carper and Udall Lead Democratic Senators in Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Attacks on Landmark Endangered Species Act Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By taking ideas from all sides of the aisle and focusing on the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic, we've crafted a bipartisan bill to address this nationwide crisis, expand access to addiction treatment, & prevent substance misuse." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Smith Statement on the Anniversary of September 11 Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "At one of our nation's darkest hours we saw the best of who we are, with people nationwide doing what was needed to help neighbors thousands of miles away in distress. It is that sense of country & shared pride -- that no matter the challenge, we're all in this together." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we pause to remember the lives of all of those we lost to tragedy 17 years ago & to honor the enduring legacy of so many, including brave first-responders, whose impact providing aid & comfort in the hours, days, & weeks after that horrific attack won't be forgotten." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on the Anniversary of 9/11 Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I appreciate @ChrisMurphyCT leading the charge calling for @BetsyDevosED to testify on allowing schools to use federal money to buy guns. This isn't what these funds are meant for & more guns in the classroom will only make students & teachers less safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When women make the difficult decision to come forward to share their experience of being sexually assaulted, they should be listened to and believed, not dismissed, questioned, and attacked by the President or anyone else. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm glad @NIH is acknowledging this problem, it must take concrete, proactive steps to stop sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices against researchers. More must be done to support working environments free from harassment." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a longtime advocate for efforts to curb opioid addiction, I have traveled throughout WA for best practices to end opioid abuse. I am grateful that WA is receiving funding that it needs to help those at the frontlines of this awful epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "When someone seeks help for sexual assault or harassment--even if it's at 35,000 feet--they deserve immediate help, not to mention respect and compassion, and the means to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't say this enough--being on an airplane does not mean the laws don't apply. Sexual assault is still very much illegal. If someone breaks the law, we want to be sure survivors have the support and guidance they need to seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "The SAFE Act requires airlines to implement training programs, establishes a task force to develop those requirements, requires data collection, & gives survivors clarity on how to report their attack. This is an important step towards justice for survivors like Allison." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Cantwell, Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Benefits of Senate-Passed Opioid Legislation, Needs in Washington State Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "So proud of these brave women and men standing together and speaking up against sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. I hear you and I stand with you." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "When working on the Opioid Crisis Response Act, we heard about the many different faces of this epidemic and its root causes and ripple effects. I'm going to keep fighting for more solutions for families in Washington state and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a much-needed step forward to help those on the frontlines of this epidemic, including issues I heard about firsthand in Washington state. But we have a whole lot more work ahead to truly respond to this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad the Senate came together to pass the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes care for children born to mothers battling addiction. This is a long-overdue step forward to help address this epidemic that's impacting so many people and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a result of the Senate working together to create legislation that looks for common ground and common sense solutions for families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Senator Murray on Proposed Cuts to Refugee Admissions: Trump Abdicating Our Country's Long-Held Values and Rebuking National Security Experts Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We're making progress, but we have considerable work to do. Opioids are an ongoing crisis, meaning our investments to fight them must also be ongoing--I'm going to keep working to get more common sense steps over the finish line for our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Even as I keep working to get the Opioid Crisis Response Act over the finish line and signed into law, I'm going to keep fighting for more support, resources, and solutions for families across Washington state and the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "By slashing the number of refugees allowed in the U.S., the Trump Admin is abandoning American values and our role in the global community. Scapegoating families fleeing horrific violence is shameful, wrong, and runs counter to national security expert recommendations." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm heading to the Senate floor to talk about my bipartisan agreement and the Opioid Crisis Response Act which the Senate just passed to help communities and families on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 16, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "#ChildCare4All is not only the right thing to do for working families, but it's a smart investment for our children, our future, and our economy." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents aren't forced to pay more than they can afford for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. Child care is not a luxury--it's essential. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis and supports access to high-quality preschool. This is not only the right to thing to for working families, but it's a smart investment in our children, our future, and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have parents who go to work every day & are worried about whether their kids have child care--they're left home alone or they can't increase their own pay because they don't have access to child care. This is a national emergency." #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Far too many working families are struggling to find quality child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act will bring high quality, affordable child care to those who need it the most." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Increased Investments in Early Learning and Child Care, Commits to Continue Fighting to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Maternal Mortality: Senator Murray Applauds Progress as Investments to Protect Mothers Move Toward Passage, Commits to Continue Work Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Opioid Funding Championed By Senator Murray Poised to Become Law Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents won't pay more than they can for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. This is a national crisis. We must stand up for our children." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & a grandmother, it's hard to fathom the anguish of being separated from your child without a goodbye or without knowing where they are. I'm going to keep demanding answers & keep doing all I can to hold the Trump Administration accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By allowing schools to use federal funds to buy firearms, @BetsyDeVosED is making our schools more dangerous and our students less safe. I'm going to keep fighting this deeply harmful proposal every step of the way." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The communities and families of the opioid crisis want serious action to address the full range of challenges they face, and I'm glad so many members on both sides came together to agree on some common sense solutions that will help address this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senators Carper and Udall Lead Democratic Senators in Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Attacks on Landmark Endangered Species Act Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "By taking ideas from all sides of the aisle and focusing on the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic, we've crafted a bipartisan bill to address this nationwide crisis, expand access to addiction treatment, & prevent substance misuse." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Smith Statement on the Anniversary of September 11 Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "At one of our nation's darkest hours we saw the best of who we are, with people nationwide doing what was needed to help neighbors thousands of miles away in distress. It is that sense of country & shared pride -- that no matter the challenge, we're all in this together." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we pause to remember the lives of all of those we lost to tragedy 17 years ago & to honor the enduring legacy of so many, including brave first-responders, whose impact providing aid & comfort in the hours, days, & weeks after that horrific attack won't be forgotten." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on the Anniversary of 9/11 Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I appreciate @ChrisMurphyCT leading the charge calling for @BetsyDevosED to testify on allowing schools to use federal money to buy guns. This isn't what these funds are meant for & more guns in the classroom will only make students & teachers less safe." Sen.Patty Murray
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