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May 11, 2018 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduce Bill to Hold Big Pharma Accountable for Opioid Epidemic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 10, 2018 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray Hearing with Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Sen. Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "At a hospital in Washington state I heard about how many babies there were delivered to mothers fighting opioid addiction. This article shows how important it is we address this national issue from all angles." Sen. Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis doesn't just impact individual people--it impacts entire families. That's why my bipartisan legislation includes proposals to address the ripple effects of addiction." Sen. Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Proposed FY 2019 House Energy and Water Appropriations Legislation Includes Dam Protections Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
May 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Fire Scott Lloyd Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 8, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen, Department of Homeland Security - Concerns over USCIS Plan for New Oversight Division Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to curbing the tragedy of the #opioidcrisis in our homes & communities, the best way to get patients & families access to the help they need is to start treating addiction like the public health challenge it is." Sen. Patty Murray
May 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Oppose DHS Public Charge Rule Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
May 4, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith Rep. Adam Smith
May 4, 2018 Letter to Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Shaheen - Funding of Juvenile Justice Programs Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "The response to our letter to @USDOL & @BLS_gov requesting data on sexual harassment in the workplace was wholly inadequate. I hope the Department will rethink its refusal to look into this issue." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't have child care, you can't get a job." Watch these moms share their stories on what it's like to be a working parent who struggles to find and afford child care." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step." Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à" Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If @BLS_gov really takes workplace sexual harassment "very seriously" it should commit to collecting data on this issue--instead they told us it would be "complex and costly." Workers and women deserve better." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated getting a chance to chat w student parents at @WWU & learning more about how having access to high-quality, affordable child care has impacted their education--more reason we must keep working to make our #ChildCare4All bill a reality." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Some parents want to work, but can't even make it to an interview because they don't have reliable, affordable, high-quality child care. #ChildCare4All is the right thing to do for families, communities, and the economy." Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 AFT Voices - Every Young Learner Deserves Affordable, High-Quality Education Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to Karen Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director of the Army National Military Cemeteries - Kilmer, Shea-Porter, Taylor Urge Approval of Thresher Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the President Donald Trump - Demand Answers for the Trump Administration's Pitiful Rate of Refugee Resettlement Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Renew Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "A federal judge paused President Trump's reckless efforts to end the DACA program last week, but it's no substitute for legislative action. It's past time for Republican leaders in Congress to work w Democrats to write permanent protections for Dreamers into our laws." Sen. Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, US Sen. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Urge a Farm Bill Free of Environmental Poison Pill Riders Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 25, 2018 McMorris Rodgers Bill To Protect Columbia And Snake River Dams Passes House Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "It's rare to see bipartisan work in Congress these days, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are coming together to try and tackle the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Providing for the Operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Appropriations Committee to Prioritize International Family Planning Programs in Upcoming Spending Bill Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "The tragedy of the opioid crisis has not only cost countless lives, but billions of dollars to WA--all the more reason for lawmakers to support our bipartisan bill to bring more resources to communities fighting to end the epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Larsen Statement in Support of Efforts to Bring 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America Rep. Rick Larsen
April 24, 2018 Jayapal Hails Judge's Decision Requiring Trump Administration to Accept New DACA Applicants Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Speaking soon at HELP Committee hearing as we prepare to move forward our bipartisan opioid response bill to support our families and communities. " Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to the floor to oppose Kyle Duncan to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals -- he's an ideological nominee with an awful track record working against women's rights, LGBTQ rights, and civil rights. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "It's the Dept of Education's responsibility to protect the civil rights of every student. Instead, @BetsyDeVosED has dismissed more than 500 disability rights cases. Enforcing the rights of students with disabilities should be a top priority for Sec DeVos." Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (OCRA) Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Condemning Anti-Semitism in Europe Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
April 23, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's latest ideological move to change the focus of our efforts to prevent teen pregnancy away from evidence-based programs could undermine so much of the progress we've made in recent years." Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump-Pence Administration's latest ideological move to ignore bipartisan support and undermine investments in effective, evidence-based programs to reduce teen pregnancy is deeply alarming." Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Senator Murray Unveils New Analysis Showing Opioid Crisis Costs Washington State Billions Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the State of Israel Rep. Adam Smith
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 20, 2018 Senator Murray Criticizes Trump Health Department's New, "Extreme Ideological Roadmap" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
May 11, 2018 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduce Bill to Hold Big Pharma Accountable for Opioid Epidemic Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 10, 2018 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray Hearing with Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Sen.Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "At a hospital in Washington state I heard about how many babies there were delivered to mothers fighting opioid addiction. This article shows how important it is we address this national issue from all angles." Sen.Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis doesn't just impact individual people--it impacts entire families. That's why my bipartisan legislation includes proposals to address the ripple effects of addiction." Sen.Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Proposed FY 2019 House Energy and Water Appropriations Legislation Includes Dam Protections Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
May 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Fire Scott Lloyd Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 8, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen, Department of Homeland Security - Concerns over USCIS Plan for New Oversight Division Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to curbing the tragedy of the #opioidcrisis in our homes & communities, the best way to get patients & families access to the help they need is to start treating addiction like the public health challenge it is." Sen.Patty Murray
May 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Oppose DHS Public Charge Rule Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
May 4, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith Rep.Adam Smith
May 4, 2018 Letter to Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Shaheen - Funding of Juvenile Justice Programs Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "The response to our letter to @USDOL & @BLS_gov requesting data on sexual harassment in the workplace was wholly inadequate. I hope the Department will rethink its refusal to look into this issue." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't have child care, you can't get a job." Watch these moms share their stories on what it's like to be a working parent who struggles to find and afford child care." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step." Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à" Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "If @BLS_gov really takes workplace sexual harassment "very seriously" it should commit to collecting data on this issue--instead they told us it would be "complex and costly." Workers and women deserve better." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated getting a chance to chat w student parents at @WWU & learning more about how having access to high-quality, affordable child care has impacted their education--more reason we must keep working to make our #ChildCare4All bill a reality." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "Some parents want to work, but can't even make it to an interview because they don't have reliable, affordable, high-quality child care. #ChildCare4All is the right thing to do for families, communities, and the economy." Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018 AFT Voices - Every Young Learner Deserves Affordable, High-Quality Education Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to Karen Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director of the Army National Military Cemeteries - Kilmer, Shea-Porter, Taylor Urge Approval of Thresher Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the President Donald Trump - Demand Answers for the Trump Administration's Pitiful Rate of Refugee Resettlement Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Renew Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "A federal judge paused President Trump's reckless efforts to end the DACA program last week, but it's no substitute for legislative action. It's past time for Republican leaders in Congress to work w Democrats to write permanent protections for Dreamers into our laws." Sen.Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, US Sen. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Urge a Farm Bill Free of Environmental Poison Pill Riders Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 25, 2018 McMorris Rodgers Bill To Protect Columbia And Snake River Dams Passes House Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "It's rare to see bipartisan work in Congress these days, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are coming together to try and tackle the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Providing for the Operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Appropriations Committee to Prioritize International Family Planning Programs in Upcoming Spending Bill Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "The tragedy of the opioid crisis has not only cost countless lives, but billions of dollars to WA--all the more reason for lawmakers to support our bipartisan bill to bring more resources to communities fighting to end the epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Larsen Statement in Support of Efforts to Bring 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America Rep.Rick Larsen
April 24, 2018 Jayapal Hails Judge's Decision Requiring Trump Administration to Accept New DACA Applicants Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Speaking soon at HELP Committee hearing as we prepare to move forward our bipartisan opioid response bill to support our families and communities. " Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to the floor to oppose Kyle Duncan to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals -- he's an ideological nominee with an awful track record working against women's rights, LGBTQ rights, and civil rights. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "It's the Dept of Education's responsibility to protect the civil rights of every student. Instead, @BetsyDeVosED has dismissed more than 500 disability rights cases. Enforcing the rights of students with disabilities should be a top priority for Sec DeVos." Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (OCRA) Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Condemning Anti-Semitism in Europe Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
April 23, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's latest ideological move to change the focus of our efforts to prevent teen pregnancy away from evidence-based programs could undermine so much of the progress we've made in recent years." Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump-Pence Administration's latest ideological move to ignore bipartisan support and undermine investments in effective, evidence-based programs to reduce teen pregnancy is deeply alarming." Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Senator Murray Unveils New Analysis Showing Opioid Crisis Costs Washington State Billions Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the State of Israel Rep.Adam Smith
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 20, 2018 Senator Murray Criticizes Trump Health Department's New, "Extreme Ideological Roadmap" Sen.Patty Murray
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