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Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "I heard from a young woman who became pregnant in her first semester of college after a contraceptive failure. Having a baby would not only have meant dropping out of college, but returning to an abusive home. https://medium.com/@PattyMurray/womens-reproductive-rights-protected-under-roe-v-wade-hang-in-the-balance-57a255e76925 … #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Manafort Conviction & Cohen Guilty Plea Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Deputy Inspector General of Homeland Security and Daniel Levinson, Inspector General of Health and Human Services - Boyle Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Review of Abuse in Immigrant Detention Centers Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Roe, and the rulings that have upheld it, make clear what women know at their core to be true: that reproductive freedom is essential to a woman's ability to control her future, plan her family, and contribute to her community. We have to keep fighting to #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the growing dangers of opioid addiction in WA--we must all do everything in our power to help patients curb their substance use & keep our families & communities strong." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Reproductive freedom means women are more able to participate equally and fully in our country, and we have to do everything we can to #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't adequately express how frustrating it is to have to assert this in the 21st century, we are stronger today because women in the United States are treated more equally than we were in the 1970s. #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This headline pretty much sums up the absurdity & cruelty of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' family separation policy. https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-honor-ice-heroes-500-children-remain-separated-families-1078486 …\" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Women's reproductive rights protected under Roe v. Wade hang in the balance, and we need to be making that heard loud and clear. If you have a story to share, share it now. http://murray.senate.gov/shareyourroestory … #SaveRoe" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This is the story of a woman who I met just a few weeks ago. When she was 23, fresh out college, she became pregnant while living paycheck-to-paycheck in what she described as "an extremely unhealthy and volatile relationship." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Release Kavanaugh Documents, Don't Let Him Hide Full Extent of His Opposition to Women's Health and Rights Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The next time President Trump tries to distract us by tweeting about personnel problems in his administration, don't forget: Hundreds of kids are still sitting in detention centers, separated from their families, because of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' policy." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: There are still 539 children currently in federal custody after being separated from their parents at our southern border. It's shameful that President Trump & his administration are in more of a rush to confirm judges than to reunite the families they ripped apart." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump promised he would nominate justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade and strike down Obamacare, including patient protections like those for people with pre-existing conditions. I believe him--and that's why we need to fight to make clear how much is at stake." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in our country pregnant women are being detained, shackled, and denied the care they need to have a healthy pregnancy--we should be doing everything possible to stop it." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has said that under his Presidency, Roe would be overturned "automatically" once he had the chance to appoint justices, because they would all be pro-life. We have to keep fighting back, keep rallying, and keep sharing our stories. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Every child in America should know that we're committed to helping them succeed and achieve their dreams, and every working parent should have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are being cared for in a safe and nurturing environment. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I recently sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss our nation's child care crisis, because every parent should be able to go to work knowing their child is safe, and every child should deserves to be set up for success. Watch our conversation here:" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I can't go anywhere without somebody telling me a personal story about calling dozens of child care centers with no success. So I sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss what we can do to address our nation's child care crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We've got to do away with the mindset that lack of affordable, high-quality child care is somebody else's problem. This is on all of us to fix and provide #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Members of Congress Probe DHS over Circumstances Leading to TPS Termination for Nepal and Honduras Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care could overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been explicit about what he wants in Supreme Court nominee -- he wants a nominee who is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade and criminalizing abortion. We have to speak up. If you have a story that shows why #RoeMatters, share it here: https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reinstate TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory … #RoeMatters" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Reverse Effort Placing Transgender Offenders at Risk for Sexual Assault Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Risch, Cantwell Legislation to Protect Endangered Salmon Passes Key Senate Committee Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of people in the US have made it clear they want more common sense gun safety reforms to keep their families safe, not fewer--proud to join the many calls across the country & in WA to address this issue before it's too late" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group in Urging Senate Leadership to Reauthorize LWCF Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 As Trump Administration Undermines Public Lands, Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Codify Protections for Millions of Acres of National Forests Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Murray, Cantwell Slam Trump-Pence Administration's Proposed Damaging Changes to Title X Family Planning Program, Call for Reversal Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 31, 2018 Senator Murray Cosponsors New Legislation to Block Efforts to Make Blueprints for 3D Guns Publicly Accessible Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "If Mexico was supposed to pay for President Trump's awful and wasteful border wall, why is he threatening to shut down our government if American taxpayers don't foot the bill?" Sen. Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when we are seeing community after community, and family after family being devastated by gun violence, it's unconscionable that the Trump administration would simply shrug off this potential threat." Sen. Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Senators Concerned About Validity of Information from Trump Administration, Question Criteria for Deeming Separated Families "Ineligible for Reunification" Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "So glad to see Washington state leading the way. I'm joining @AGOWA in calling for action to address this issue before it's too late." Sen. Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of Americans have made it clear they want more common sense gun safety reforms to keep their families safe, not fewer--& the Trump Administration's decision to allow 3-D printing for guns is a direct rebuke to their wishes, & the health & safety of ppl." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "As long as there are migrant kids in our government's care still needlessly separated from their parents, it is a moral stain on our nation that cannot stand. We will not stop holding President Trump accountable until he completely reverses the reckless damage he has caused." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "I joined my Democratic colleagues in giving a voice to the 54 migrant parents who wrote an open letter, pleading with anyone to help them reunite with their children. Families belong together." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thousands of families have been reunited, but hundreds of migrant kids are still needlessly separated from their parents. None of this had to happen, & we will keep raising our voices until President Trump resolves this disgrace." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "When survivors of sexual assault seek care they should be offered the best information, services, and support available. That's why I'm working to pass SASCA to help develop standards of health care & training in hospitals & medical settings nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "A President who, far beyond any modern President, has championed the anti-choice cause, has found exactly what he is looking for in Judge Kavanaugh: a fifth vote to overturn Roe v. Wade." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "We came to this country to save our lives and the lives of our children. We were not prepared for the nightmare that we faced here. The United States government kidnapped our children with tricks and didn't give us the opportunity to say goodbye." Sen. Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "I introduced the Survivor's Access to Supportive Care Act because when it comes to helping survivors of rape and sexual assault, there shouldn't be any barriers in the way to get justice or care." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "I heard from a young woman who became pregnant in her first semester of college after a contraceptive failure. Having a baby would not only have meant dropping out of college, but returning to an abusive home. https://medium.com/@PattyMurray/womens-reproductive-rights-protected-under-roe-v-wade-hang-in-the-balance-57a255e76925 … #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on Manafort Conviction & Cohen Guilty Plea Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Deputy Inspector General of Homeland Security and Daniel Levinson, Inspector General of Health and Human Services - Boyle Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Review of Abuse in Immigrant Detention Centers Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Roe, and the rulings that have upheld it, make clear what women know at their core to be true: that reproductive freedom is essential to a woman's ability to control her future, plan her family, and contribute to her community. We have to keep fighting to #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Important editorial on the growing dangers of opioid addiction in WA--we must all do everything in our power to help patients curb their substance use & keep our families & communities strong." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Reproductive freedom means women are more able to participate equally and fully in our country, and we have to do everything we can to #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I can't adequately express how frustrating it is to have to assert this in the 21st century, we are stronger today because women in the United States are treated more equally than we were in the 1970s. #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This headline pretty much sums up the absurdity & cruelty of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' family separation policy. https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-honor-ice-heroes-500-children-remain-separated-families-1078486 …\" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Women's reproductive rights protected under Roe v. Wade hang in the balance, and we need to be making that heard loud and clear. If you have a story to share, share it now. http://murray.senate.gov/shareyourroestory … #SaveRoe" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "This is the story of a woman who I met just a few weeks ago. When she was 23, fresh out college, she became pregnant while living paycheck-to-paycheck in what she described as "an extremely unhealthy and volatile relationship." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Release Kavanaugh Documents, Don't Let Him Hide Full Extent of His Opposition to Women's Health and Rights Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The next time President Trump tries to distract us by tweeting about personnel problems in his administration, don't forget: Hundreds of kids are still sitting in detention centers, separated from their families, because of President Trump's heartless "zero-tolerance' policy." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: There are still 539 children currently in federal custody after being separated from their parents at our southern border. It's shameful that President Trump & his administration are in more of a rush to confirm judges than to reunite the families they ripped apart." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump promised he would nominate justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade and strike down Obamacare, including patient protections like those for people with pre-existing conditions. I believe him--and that's why we need to fight to make clear how much is at stake." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is absolutely unacceptable that in our country pregnant women are being detained, shackled, and denied the care they need to have a healthy pregnancy--we should be doing everything possible to stop it." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has said that under his Presidency, Roe would be overturned "automatically" once he had the chance to appoint justices, because they would all be pro-life. We have to keep fighting back, keep rallying, and keep sharing our stories. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Every child in America should know that we're committed to helping them succeed and achieve their dreams, and every working parent should have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are being cared for in a safe and nurturing environment. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I recently sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss our nation's child care crisis, because every parent should be able to go to work knowing their child is safe, and every child should deserves to be set up for success. Watch our conversation here:" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I can't go anywhere without somebody telling me a personal story about calling dozens of child care centers with no success. So I sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss what we can do to address our nation's child care crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We've got to do away with the mindset that lack of affordable, high-quality child care is somebody else's problem. This is on all of us to fix and provide #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Members of Congress Probe DHS over Circumstances Leading to TPS Termination for Nepal and Honduras Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Tweet - "If Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed, a woman's ability to get reproductive health care could overwhelmingly depend, like it did before Roe, on whether she could afford it, and therefore, disproportionately on her race and zip code as well." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has been explicit about what he wants in Supreme Court nominee -- he wants a nominee who is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade and criminalizing abortion. We have to speak up. If you have a story that shows why #RoeMatters, share it here: https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018 Letter to Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reinstate TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone who is concerned about what's at stake for women's reproductive rights to make that clear loudly and immediately. If you have a story that shows why reproductive rights matter in our country, share it. https://www.murray.senate.gov/ShareYourRoeStory … #RoeMatters" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Reverse Effort Placing Transgender Offenders at Risk for Sexual Assault Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Risch, Cantwell Legislation to Protect Endangered Salmon Passes Key Senate Committee Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of people in the US have made it clear they want more common sense gun safety reforms to keep their families safe, not fewer--proud to join the many calls across the country & in WA to address this issue before it's too late" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group in Urging Senate Leadership to Reauthorize LWCF Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 As Trump Administration Undermines Public Lands, Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Codify Protections for Millions of Acres of National Forests Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Murray, Cantwell Slam Trump-Pence Administration's Proposed Damaging Changes to Title X Family Planning Program, Call for Reversal Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 31, 2018 Senator Murray Cosponsors New Legislation to Block Efforts to Make Blueprints for 3D Guns Publicly Accessible Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018 Tweet - "If Mexico was supposed to pay for President Trump's awful and wasteful border wall, why is he threatening to shut down our government if American taxpayers don't foot the bill?" Sen.Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when we are seeing community after community, and family after family being devastated by gun violence, it's unconscionable that the Trump administration would simply shrug off this potential threat." Sen.Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Senators Concerned About Validity of Information from Trump Administration, Question Criteria for Deeming Separated Families "Ineligible for Reunification" Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "So glad to see Washington state leading the way. I'm joining @AGOWA in calling for action to address this issue before it's too late." Sen.Patty Murray
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of Americans have made it clear they want more common sense gun safety reforms to keep their families safe, not fewer--& the Trump Administration's decision to allow 3-D printing for guns is a direct rebuke to their wishes, & the health & safety of ppl." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "As long as there are migrant kids in our government's care still needlessly separated from their parents, it is a moral stain on our nation that cannot stand. We will not stop holding President Trump accountable until he completely reverses the reckless damage he has caused." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "I joined my Democratic colleagues in giving a voice to the 54 migrant parents who wrote an open letter, pleading with anyone to help them reunite with their children. Families belong together." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thousands of families have been reunited, but hundreds of migrant kids are still needlessly separated from their parents. None of this had to happen, & we will keep raising our voices until President Trump resolves this disgrace." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "When survivors of sexual assault seek care they should be offered the best information, services, and support available. That's why I'm working to pass SASCA to help develop standards of health care & training in hospitals & medical settings nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2018 Tweet - "A President who, far beyond any modern President, has championed the anti-choice cause, has found exactly what he is looking for in Judge Kavanaugh: a fifth vote to overturn Roe v. Wade." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "We came to this country to save our lives and the lives of our children. We were not prepared for the nightmare that we faced here. The United States government kidnapped our children with tricks and didn't give us the opportunity to say goodbye." Sen.Patty Murray
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "I introduced the Survivor's Access to Supportive Care Act because when it comes to helping survivors of rape and sexual assault, there shouldn't be any barriers in the way to get justice or care." Sen.Patty Murray
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