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April 9, 2018 Tweet - "My recent visits to child care & early learning centers across WA were powerful reminders of what's at stake for our families & our country if we don't solve the growing child care crisis. Read more here:" Sen. Patty Murray
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Even when the costs are more than they can afford, many parents feel they must put their kids in high-quality preschool to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. As they said, "either we pay for it now, or pay for it later" #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SeattleTimes is right--we must keep making our voices heard on all of the Trump Admin's out-of-touch and deeply damaging proposals. You have a voice. Keep making it heard on the issues that matter most to you!" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Homan, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on Ice to Reverse Decision to Detain Pregnant Women Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing from 100,000+ people, the Trump Admin backed off of its out-of-touch proposal to raise park entrance fees. A powerful example that speaking up CAN make a difference. YOUR voice matters. Keep making it heard on issues that matter most to you!" Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Solutions to Child Care Crisis with Local Parents & Early Learning Professionals in Tour of Child Care Centers Across Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "What a treat to visit with parents, child care center workers & kids in Vancouver today to talk about my #ChildCare4All bill--hearing their stories shows just how desperately working families need better access to affordable, high-quality child care." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing from Longview parents & child care professionals today about how the child care crisis is impacting their community. Taking these stories & others from across WA with me as we keep building support to make #ChildCare4All a reality." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "This week I'm visiting child care centers in Longview, Vancouver and Seattle to hear directly from parents, teachers, and caregivers on just how urgent our child care crisis is. This is why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when too many parents are wondering how they will pay doctor's bills, keep a roof over their children's heads, or save for college, affording child care shouldn't be another concern. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Right now hundreds of thousands of young people are deferring their dreams of finishing college, becoming a doctor, buying a home, raising a family, starting a small business, or serving in our military because President Trump pulled the plug on the DACA program months ago." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Congress passed a spending bill that increased child care funding by almost double. This is a clear sign my colleagues in Congress are starting to recognize that child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Great reminder from @CecileRichards of how hard we fought for women's reproductive freedoms when we passed the Affordable Care Act. Also a reminder of how important it is we keep fighting today." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Parents around the country have similar stories to Dustin, who pays $26,000 a year for child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act means "families like mine can get a little extra help that would make all the difference," says Dustin." Sen. Patty Murray
March 31, 2018 Tweet - "Parents shouldn't have to lay awake at night worrying how they'll afford child care, or if they can even find child care. Every child deserves high-quality early learning and care." Sen. Patty Murray
March 30, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Honoring Native Women Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 30, 2018 Tweet - "No family should have to spend half or almost all of their income on child care, and no parent should be forced not to work because they can't afford child care. We need #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "So proud to see WA leading the way to stopping this damaging practice. So-called "conversion therapy' has no place in our country, and I will continue to push for ways to make sure all people, regardless of who they are or who they love, are treated equally and with respect." Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Commerce Department Move to Add Citizenship Question in 2020 Census Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 29, 2018 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Urge Sec. Ross to Swiftly and Robustly Fund Pacific Coast Fishery Disasters Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Chairman Crowley and Reps. Meng, Polis Urge Federal Government to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Nepalese Nationals Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "When @leahegriffin shared her story with me, I knew there was a lot of work we had to do to help survivors of sexual assault." Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Reps. Roybal-Allard and Jayapal Denounce ICE Policy of Detaining Pregnant Women Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. I'm so proud to join the women in the Senate to call on Congress to update the process through which survivors seek justice on Capitol Hill." Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Letter to Director Wray, FBI - Investigate Kushner's Alleged Leaks of Classified Information to Saudi Crown Prince Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 28, 2018 Letter to John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Bipartisan Group of 57 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Hold Sudan Accountable for Corruption, Human Rights Abuses Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to ensuring survivors of sexual assault have the resources they need, this shouldn't be a partisan issue, and it's something that we can all get behind and work together on." Sen. Patty Murray
March 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Defeat House GOP-Led Effort to Curtail Civil Rights of Americans with Disabilities Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "The struggle to find and afford high-quality child care is almost universal for families in our country. We have to do better. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "There's an issue that almost every parent in every community in every state is talking about, but few in Congress are focused on--and that's access to quality, affordable child care." Sen. Patty Murray
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Outline Objections to Health Dept. Rule Encouraging Discrimination Against Patients Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Boyle and Smith Lead Bipartisan Letter to USDA Opposing Plan to Outsource Oversight of Bedrock Animal Welfare Law Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 25, 2018 Tweet - "5 years ago, President Obama designated San Juan Islands National Monument. I was proud to push to protect this wonderful place and I'm going to keep fighting to protect it for future generations! #MonumentsForAll" Sen. Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Nothing is more important than keeping our nation and families safe, and President Trump's reckless decision to ban transgender people from serving in the military needlessly undermines our national security and values." Sen. Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "To all the students marching today: never doubt that your voices are powerful and are being heard. I'm so proud of all those in WA and nationwide who are refusing to let their elected leaders ignore the violence that has shattered communities for far too long. #MarchForOurLives" Sen. Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Transgender Military Ban Sen. Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Jayapal Scores Legislative Victory to Expand Seattle-Based LEAD Program Nationwide Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 23, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Secretary Zinke Announcement on Grizzly Bears in North Cascades Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan spending deal includes the biggest increase in child care funding in history. This is great news for kids and families in Washington state and across the country! #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "Ahead of tomorrow's #MarchForOurLives, thank you to the Marysville Pilchuck HS survivors and families for making the trip from Washington state to the other Washington to make your voices heard. We're standing with you. #MPstrong" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
April 9, 2018 Tweet - "My recent visits to child care & early learning centers across WA were powerful reminders of what's at stake for our families & our country if we don't solve the growing child care crisis. Read more here:" Sen.Patty Murray
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Even when the costs are more than they can afford, many parents feel they must put their kids in high-quality preschool to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. As they said, "either we pay for it now, or pay for it later" #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SeattleTimes is right--we must keep making our voices heard on all of the Trump Admin's out-of-touch and deeply damaging proposals. You have a voice. Keep making it heard on the issues that matter most to you!" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Homan, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call on Ice to Reverse Decision to Detain Pregnant Women Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing from 100,000+ people, the Trump Admin backed off of its out-of-touch proposal to raise park entrance fees. A powerful example that speaking up CAN make a difference. YOUR voice matters. Keep making it heard on issues that matter most to you!" Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Solutions to Child Care Crisis with Local Parents & Early Learning Professionals in Tour of Child Care Centers Across Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "What a treat to visit with parents, child care center workers & kids in Vancouver today to talk about my #ChildCare4All bill--hearing their stories shows just how desperately working families need better access to affordable, high-quality child care." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "Appreciated hearing from Longview parents & child care professionals today about how the child care crisis is impacting their community. Taking these stories & others from across WA with me as we keep building support to make #ChildCare4All a reality." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "This week I'm visiting child care centers in Longview, Vancouver and Seattle to hear directly from parents, teachers, and caregivers on just how urgent our child care crisis is. This is why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when too many parents are wondering how they will pay doctor's bills, keep a roof over their children's heads, or save for college, affording child care shouldn't be another concern. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Right now hundreds of thousands of young people are deferring their dreams of finishing college, becoming a doctor, buying a home, raising a family, starting a small business, or serving in our military because President Trump pulled the plug on the DACA program months ago." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Congress passed a spending bill that increased child care funding by almost double. This is a clear sign my colleagues in Congress are starting to recognize that child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Great reminder from @CecileRichards of how hard we fought for women's reproductive freedoms when we passed the Affordable Care Act. Also a reminder of how important it is we keep fighting today." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018 Tweet - "Parents around the country have similar stories to Dustin, who pays $26,000 a year for child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act means "families like mine can get a little extra help that would make all the difference," says Dustin." Sen.Patty Murray
March 31, 2018 Tweet - "Parents shouldn't have to lay awake at night worrying how they'll afford child care, or if they can even find child care. Every child deserves high-quality early learning and care." Sen.Patty Murray
March 30, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Honoring Native Women Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 30, 2018 Tweet - "No family should have to spend half or almost all of their income on child care, and no parent should be forced not to work because they can't afford child care. We need #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "So proud to see WA leading the way to stopping this damaging practice. So-called "conversion therapy' has no place in our country, and I will continue to push for ways to make sure all people, regardless of who they are or who they love, are treated equally and with respect." Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Commerce Department Move to Add Citizenship Question in 2020 Census Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 29, 2018 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Urge Sec. Ross to Swiftly and Robustly Fund Pacific Coast Fishery Disasters Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Chairman Crowley and Reps. Meng, Polis Urge Federal Government to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Nepalese Nationals Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "When @leahegriffin shared her story with me, I knew there was a lot of work we had to do to help survivors of sexual assault." Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Reps. Roybal-Allard and Jayapal Denounce ICE Policy of Detaining Pregnant Women Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. I'm so proud to join the women in the Senate to call on Congress to update the process through which survivors seek justice on Capitol Hill." Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Letter to Director Wray, FBI - Investigate Kushner's Alleged Leaks of Classified Information to Saudi Crown Prince Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 28, 2018 Letter to John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Bipartisan Group of 57 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Hold Sudan Accountable for Corruption, Human Rights Abuses Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to ensuring survivors of sexual assault have the resources they need, this shouldn't be a partisan issue, and it's something that we can all get behind and work together on." Sen.Patty Murray
March 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Defeat House GOP-Led Effort to Curtail Civil Rights of Americans with Disabilities Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "The struggle to find and afford high-quality child care is almost universal for families in our country. We have to do better. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "There's an issue that almost every parent in every community in every state is talking about, but few in Congress are focused on--and that's access to quality, affordable child care." Sen.Patty Murray
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Outline Objections to Health Dept. Rule Encouraging Discrimination Against Patients Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Boyle and Smith Lead Bipartisan Letter to USDA Opposing Plan to Outsource Oversight of Bedrock Animal Welfare Law Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 25, 2018 Tweet - "5 years ago, President Obama designated San Juan Islands National Monument. I was proud to push to protect this wonderful place and I'm going to keep fighting to protect it for future generations! #MonumentsForAll" Sen.Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Nothing is more important than keeping our nation and families safe, and President Trump's reckless decision to ban transgender people from serving in the military needlessly undermines our national security and values." Sen.Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "To all the students marching today: never doubt that your voices are powerful and are being heard. I'm so proud of all those in WA and nationwide who are refusing to let their elected leaders ignore the violence that has shattered communities for far too long. #MarchForOurLives" Sen.Patty Murray
March 24, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Transgender Military Ban Sen.Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Jayapal Scores Legislative Victory to Expand Seattle-Based LEAD Program Nationwide Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 23, 2018 Newhouse Statement on Secretary Zinke Announcement on Grizzly Bears in North Cascades Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan spending deal includes the biggest increase in child care funding in history. This is great news for kids and families in Washington state and across the country! #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "Ahead of tomorrow's #MarchForOurLives, thank you to the Marysville Pilchuck HS survivors and families for making the trip from Washington state to the other Washington to make your voices heard. We're standing with you. #MPstrong" Sen.Patty Murray
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