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July 28, 2018 Tweet - "There are decades between my college friend's story and the stories of these three women. Decades--and the historic ruling in Roe v. Wade that affirmed that our Constitution protects a woman's right to control her own health care decisions." 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 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Klobuchar Urges Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse in the Digital Age Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "I have shared my story with my children, and hope that should my daughter ever find herself in a position similar to mine, she will enjoy the same rights that were available to me." #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dozens of migrant parents separated from their children wrote an open letter to the US public, hoping someone, anyone, could help them reunite with their children. Here is their letter." Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that someone would go to seek care --& justice -- for sexual assault and be told "not here' or "try next door.' The Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act (SASCA), would help us make sure that no longer happens to survivors seeking help." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump needlessly separated thousands of migrant kids from their families, & it's especially cruel for our government to make these parents pay expensive fees to talk to their kids. This shameful practice needs to end--immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "28 years ago, the Americans With Disabilities Act opened new doors & opportunities to people across the country--but the fight for equality and integration is not over. We must continue to break down barriers and work to end the discrimination people with disabilities face. #ADA28" Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "…the administration is embracing short-term gains with little regard to the kind of world we will leave for future generations" good read on what WA would lose if the Trump Administration follows through on its plans to gut the Endangered Species Act" Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "28 years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. This landmark civil rights legislation has helped us build a stronger country and stronger communities that include everyone, work for everyone, and value everyone. #ADA28" Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, people from WA & across the nation stood up & let @realDonaldTrump know his plan to ban transgender troops from our military was a non-starter--& we won't let him forget the sacrifice transgender troops make in service to our country. #TransBanTweetUp" Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice - On Deadline Day to Reunite Separated Families, Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Call for Investigation of "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Secretary Azar on Providing Trauma Care for Children Affected by Trump Administration's Cruel Family Separation Policy Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Take Steps to Update Domestic Abuse Resources Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 25, 2018 Newhouse, Cuellar H-2A Amendment Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "When I was in college, I saw my friend hurt, frightened, alone, and unable to get the care she needed because someone else's beliefs mattered more under our laws than her health and her future." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone--woman or man--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." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump has broken promise after promise to workers & families, he has never once wavered in following through for those anti-choice special interests. He has done virtually everything he can to chip away at women's reproductive rights from the Oval Office." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: the threat to women's reproductive rights is frighteningly real. It is real because unless Democrats and Republicans come together, President Trump will follow through on his promise to overturn Roe." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. As a grandmother, a mother, & a Senator this is unacceptable. I'm joining @HeidiMurkoff in the fight to improve health care for all mothers this #BumpDay, and I hope you're with us." Sen. Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Larsen Bill to Facilitate New Zealand Trade and Investment in the U.S. Passes House Rep. Rick Larsen
July 23, 2018 Members of Congress Return From Visit to Detention Center, Border Patrol Processing Center & Port of Entry in Texas Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 22, 2018 Tweet - "There just are no words. Everyone should stop & read this important story about the continued impact of President Trump's shameful family separation policy. We need to keep raising our voices to bring an end to this disgrace." Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 Tweet - "There are still thousands of migrant kids that President Trump & his administration have not reunited with their parents after needlessly separating them from their families. It's a stain on our country, & we must make our voices heard until it comes to an end." Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 Tweet - "So long as there are still migrant kids sitting in US detention centers after being separated from their parents, Democrats & people across the country will not stop demanding answers & holding the Trump Administration accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
July 21, 2018 Tweet - "There are 2.1 million single mothers in college today, but only 8% of them will finish their degree within six years. These women work hard to provide a better life for their children, but often face insurmountable barriers to completing their education." Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Jayapal and Roybal-Allard Request Answers from DHS Sec. Nielsen About Treatment of Pregnant Detainees Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 20, 2018 DelBene Condemns Republican Attacks on Women During Press Conference on Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 20, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 19, 2018 Larsen: On Immigration, House Republicans Offer No Real Solutions Rep. Rick Larsen
July 19, 2018 Adam Smith Becomes an Original Cosponsor on Legislation to Reform Immigration Enforcement Policy and Terminate ICE Rep. Adam Smith
July 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've introduced a bill alongside 21 Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from detaining and shackling pregnant women in @DHSGov custody, and put in place new standards of care and transparency." Sen. Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 House Approves FY 2019 Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act that Includes Newhouse Amendment on Grizzly Bears Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 18, 2018 Jayapal Statement on GOP's Partisan ICE Resolution Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 18, 2018 Goodlatte, Peterson, Smith, Cuellar, Newhouse, Conaway, Calvert Introduce the Bipartisan AG and Legal Workforce Act Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pregnant women being detained in immigration facilities have reported miscarrying, bleeding for days without medical attention, & being told "this isn't a hospital" after requesting help. This is unconscionable, and I'm going to keep fighting to change it." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After a change in policy from the Trump Administration, more pregnant women are being detained and shackled by immigration authorities. This policy is heartless and dangerous for women and infants. It needs to stop immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Murray, Blumenthal, ACOG Experts Speak Out Against Trump-Pence Efforts to Undermine Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Supporting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 7 Sen. Tina Smith Leads Effort to Extend Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals Living in Minnesota, Across the Country Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 54 Members of Congress Join Reps. Frankel, Torres, Roybal-allard in Letter Opposing Anti-immigrant State Department Nominee Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Another reason Congress must pass #SASCA--it's unacceptable that all across the US, countless survivors of sexual assault are turned away from hospitals that don't have the resources or trained staff to provide the care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
July 28, 2018 Tweet - "There are decades between my college friend's story and the stories of these three women. Decades--and the historic ruling in Roe v. Wade that affirmed that our Constitution protects a woman's right to control her own health care decisions." 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 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Klobuchar Urges Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse in the Digital Age Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "I have shared my story with my children, and hope that should my daughter ever find herself in a position similar to mine, she will enjoy the same rights that were available to me." #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dozens of migrant parents separated from their children wrote an open letter to the US public, hoping someone, anyone, could help them reunite with their children. Here is their letter." Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2018 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that someone would go to seek care --& justice -- for sexual assault and be told "not here' or "try next door.' The Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act (SASCA), would help us make sure that no longer happens to survivors seeking help." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump needlessly separated thousands of migrant kids from their families, & it's especially cruel for our government to make these parents pay expensive fees to talk to their kids. This shameful practice needs to end--immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "28 years ago, the Americans With Disabilities Act opened new doors & opportunities to people across the country--but the fight for equality and integration is not over. We must continue to break down barriers and work to end the discrimination people with disabilities face. #ADA28" Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "…the administration is embracing short-term gains with little regard to the kind of world we will leave for future generations" good read on what WA would lose if the Trump Administration follows through on its plans to gut the Endangered Species Act" Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "28 years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. This landmark civil rights legislation has helped us build a stronger country and stronger communities that include everyone, work for everyone, and value everyone. #ADA28" Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, people from WA & across the nation stood up & let @realDonaldTrump know his plan to ban transgender troops from our military was a non-starter--& we won't let him forget the sacrifice transgender troops make in service to our country. #TransBanTweetUp" Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice - On Deadline Day to Reunite Separated Families, Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Call for Investigation of "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Secretary Azar on Providing Trauma Care for Children Affected by Trump Administration's Cruel Family Separation Policy Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Take Steps to Update Domestic Abuse Resources Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 25, 2018 Newhouse, Cuellar H-2A Amendment Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "When I was in college, I saw my friend hurt, frightened, alone, and unable to get the care she needed because someone else's beliefs mattered more under our laws than her health and her future." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on anyone--woman or man--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." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump has broken promise after promise to workers & families, he has never once wavered in following through for those anti-choice special interests. He has done virtually everything he can to chip away at women's reproductive rights from the Oval Office." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: the threat to women's reproductive rights is frighteningly real. It is real because unless Democrats and Republicans come together, President Trump will follow through on his promise to overturn Roe." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. As a grandmother, a mother, & a Senator this is unacceptable. I'm joining @HeidiMurkoff in the fight to improve health care for all mothers this #BumpDay, and I hope you're with us." Sen.Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Larsen Bill to Facilitate New Zealand Trade and Investment in the U.S. Passes House Rep.Rick Larsen
July 23, 2018 Members of Congress Return From Visit to Detention Center, Border Patrol Processing Center & Port of Entry in Texas Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 22, 2018 Tweet - "There just are no words. Everyone should stop & read this important story about the continued impact of President Trump's shameful family separation policy. We need to keep raising our voices to bring an end to this disgrace." Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 Tweet - "There are still thousands of migrant kids that President Trump & his administration have not reunited with their parents after needlessly separating them from their families. It's a stain on our country, & we must make our voices heard until it comes to an end." Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2018 Tweet - "So long as there are still migrant kids sitting in US detention centers after being separated from their parents, Democrats & people across the country will not stop demanding answers & holding the Trump Administration accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
July 21, 2018 Tweet - "There are 2.1 million single mothers in college today, but only 8% of them will finish their degree within six years. These women work hard to provide a better life for their children, but often face insurmountable barriers to completing their education." Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Jayapal and Roybal-Allard Request Answers from DHS Sec. Nielsen About Treatment of Pregnant Detainees Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 20, 2018 DelBene Condemns Republican Attacks on Women During Press Conference on Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 20, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 19, 2018 Larsen: On Immigration, House Republicans Offer No Real Solutions Rep.Rick Larsen
July 19, 2018 Adam Smith Becomes an Original Cosponsor on Legislation to Reform Immigration Enforcement Policy and Terminate ICE Rep.Adam Smith
July 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've introduced a bill alongside 21 Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from detaining and shackling pregnant women in @DHSGov custody, and put in place new standards of care and transparency." Sen.Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 House Approves FY 2019 Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act that Includes Newhouse Amendment on Grizzly Bears Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 18, 2018 Jayapal Statement on GOP's Partisan ICE Resolution Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 18, 2018 Goodlatte, Peterson, Smith, Cuellar, Newhouse, Conaway, Calvert Introduce the Bipartisan AG and Legal Workforce Act Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pregnant women being detained in immigration facilities have reported miscarrying, bleeding for days without medical attention, & being told "this isn't a hospital" after requesting help. This is unconscionable, and I'm going to keep fighting to change it." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After a change in policy from the Trump Administration, more pregnant women are being detained and shackled by immigration authorities. This policy is heartless and dangerous for women and infants. It needs to stop immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Murray, Blumenthal, ACOG Experts Speak Out Against Trump-Pence Efforts to Undermine Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Supporting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 7 Sen. Tina Smith Leads Effort to Extend Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals Living in Minnesota, Across the Country Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 54 Members of Congress Join Reps. Frankel, Torres, Roybal-allard in Letter Opposing Anti-immigrant State Department Nominee Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Another reason Congress must pass #SASCA--it's unacceptable that all across the US, countless survivors of sexual assault are turned away from hospitals that don't have the resources or trained staff to provide the care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" Sen.Patty Murray
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