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March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Trans kids don't deserve the harmful laws and rhetoric being thrown at them by extreme Republicans--they deserve the same love & opportunities as any other kid. I spoke with trans kids & their families about my determination to do everything we can to protect them. Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm on the Senate floor to speak out against the recent wave of hateful attacks on transgender youth happening across the country. We all have a responsibility to stand up and make clear that this isn't right." Sen. Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS signed key components of our bill to support survivors of sexual assault into law. This is a hard-fought victory for survivors, & I'm so grateful for Leah Griffin from WA for sharing her story with me & working to get this done." Sen. Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Newhouse Blitzes Biden Administration's Dam-Breaching Efforts Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "After a pandemic that has pushed our nation's unconscionable maternal mortality crisis in the wrong direction, I'm glad we were able to include much needed progress to help save lives and keep mothers healthy after birth in the government funding bill." Sen. Patty Murray
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm so proud that policies to help get sexual assault survivors the care they need--inspired by @leahegriffin bravely sharing her story--passed in Congress and were signed into law. This is what can happen when WA voices are heard in the other Washington." Sen. Patty Murray
March 12, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan saved millions of families who got health coverage on the national exchange an average of $2,400/year. That's thousands of dollars in savings that EVERY Republican voted against." Sen. Patty Murray
March 12, 2022 Tweet - "Reminder: protecting the right to vote used to have strong bipartisan support. But now, it's Republicans who are standing in the way of passing federal voting rights legislation." Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Jayapal, Murray, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan put money back in the pockets of Washington state families during the height of the pandemic and economic crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Murray, Jayapal, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42 Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "I'm frustrated that while states across the country are undermining patients' ability to get reproductive health care, Republicans refused to do more than maintain current funding levels. @rosadelauro & I will keep fighting for needed investments in reproductive health." Sen. Patty Murray
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks for all that you do, @AllAboveAll ! It means a lot to have you with me in the fight to protect patients' ability to make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting, no matter their income, their zip code, or how they get their health insurance." Sen. Patty Murray
March 7, 2022 Newhouse, Pappas, Budd Introduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid Crisis Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 7, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
March 7, 2022 Ahead of March 11 Temporary Scheduling Expiration Date, Pappas, Newhouse, and Budd to Introduce Bipartisan Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act of 2022 Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Our entire country stands to benefit from making sure families can find quality, affordable child care." Sen. Patty Murray
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Patients shouldn't have to ration their insulin because it's so expensive. Insulin is a life-saying, necessary drug we have to make sure everyone can get--and I'm going to work with @SenatorWarnock to cap costs at $35/month." Sen. Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "We can save patients money and bring down prescription drug costs in a big way by finally empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices. This is a commonsense step and shouldn't be controversial. RT if you agree." Sen. Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme state Republicans are targeting trans youth with horrible, cruel laws that punish kids for being themselves. This is wrong on so many levels. That's why I will never stop working to #ProtectTransKids." Sen. Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "We owe it to our servicemembers and their spouses to have their backs. Was grateful to have a conversation with military spouses across WA state about child care, affordable housing, and more." Sen. Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Child care costs are too high for so many families and I'm determined to fix that." Sen. Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Jayapal Legislation to End Forced Arbitration, Enshrine Protections for Survivors Signed into Law Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "If you thought the reproductive health care crisis in Texas would be a wake-up call for the GOP think again. Extreme Republicans aren't just watching as TX restricts abortion & turns neighbor against neighbor--they're replicating these bills across the country, including in Idaho." Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll agree that child care is too expensive. I'm glad @POTUS is making lowering child care costs for families a priority--and I have a plan Congress could pass this week to get it done. #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm talking with my virtual guests to the #SOTU today about the issues that are so important to their families and so many others across WA state, like making child care affordable, expanding the child tax credit, and more." Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Today I was briefed on the ongoing and horrible threats HBCUs across the country are receiving and federal efforts to stop them. I'm going to keep pushing on this. We've got to keep students safe from racially motivated violent extremism and hate crimes." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "I am sick and tired of the misinformation extreme Republicans have peddled about abortions for decades. Decisions about parenting and pregnancy are entirely YOUR decision--not any politician's." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for my friend @SenFeinstein over the loss of her husband, Dick Blum. Dianne, I'm thinking of you and your family." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "It doesn't matter.... ...how much money you make ...where you live ...how you get your health care You should be able to get the reproductive health care you need--including an abortion. We've got to pass #WHPA." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "When extreme Republicans pass anti-abortion restrictions, it's LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and people with low incomes who face the most severe consequences. Passing #WHPA is about making sure EVERYONE can get the reproductive health care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: This week I joined @FuseWA and families from across Southwest WA for a virtual town hall. I discussed everything from my efforts to lower everyday costs for families to my support for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress. Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will mean: Lower costs for parents More high-quality providers Better pay for child care workers" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Right now, millions of patients across the country can't get the reproductive health care they need because of cruel laws like SB8 in Texas. We can stop this if we #ActForAbortionAccess and pass #WHPA." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the kids and parents in Texas who are scared right now. What the state government is doing is cruel. And I want all the trans youth in TX and across the country to know that I will fight for you and your families every way I can in Congress." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll tell you: our nation's child care system is broken. The stories shared with @SecBecerra and @WhiteHouse are a reminder of all the reasons we need to pass my plan to lower child care costs for families." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I had a great discussion with Washington state's YMCAs last week about my work in the other Washington to lift up families. Our state's YMCAs are part of the lifeblood of our communities, and I'm delighted to be their partner." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation's child care crisis has existed for too long. But working families--in particular moms--are speaking up and demanding their voices be heard, and now we're closer than ever to finally addressing this crisis. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to ration insulin & put their health at risk because they can't afford it. Capping the cost of insulin to $35/month is good for patients--and it's the right thing to do. Glad to be working with @SenatorWarnock on this." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Cantwell on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team: "Significant Victory for Gender Equality in Sports" Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "The people of WA state will always remember the legacy of Deborah Senn through her work to make the government work better and for all people. She was a kind, tenacious fighter and will be greatly missed. I'm thinking of her family and loved ones today." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "More and more, quality child care is out of reach for working families. My child care plan is going to help lower costs for families across Washington state--and some families will pay nothing at all." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Trans kids don't deserve the harmful laws and rhetoric being thrown at them by extreme Republicans--they deserve the same love & opportunities as any other kid. I spoke with trans kids & their families about my determination to do everything we can to protect them. Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm on the Senate floor to speak out against the recent wave of hateful attacks on transgender youth happening across the country. We all have a responsibility to stand up and make clear that this isn't right." Sen.Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS signed key components of our bill to support survivors of sexual assault into law. This is a hard-fought victory for survivors, & I'm so grateful for Leah Griffin from WA for sharing her story with me & working to get this done." Sen.Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Newhouse Blitzes Biden Administration's Dam-Breaching Efforts Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "After a pandemic that has pushed our nation's unconscionable maternal mortality crisis in the wrong direction, I'm glad we were able to include much needed progress to help save lives and keep mothers healthy after birth in the government funding bill." Sen.Patty Murray
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm so proud that policies to help get sexual assault survivors the care they need--inspired by @leahegriffin bravely sharing her story--passed in Congress and were signed into law. This is what can happen when WA voices are heard in the other Washington." Sen.Patty Murray
March 12, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan saved millions of families who got health coverage on the national exchange an average of $2,400/year. That's thousands of dollars in savings that EVERY Republican voted against." Sen.Patty Murray
March 12, 2022 Tweet - "Reminder: protecting the right to vote used to have strong bipartisan support. But now, it's Republicans who are standing in the way of passing federal voting rights legislation." Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Jayapal, Murray, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan put money back in the pockets of Washington state families during the height of the pandemic and economic crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Murray, Jayapal, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42 Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "I'm frustrated that while states across the country are undermining patients' ability to get reproductive health care, Republicans refused to do more than maintain current funding levels. @rosadelauro & I will keep fighting for needed investments in reproductive health." Sen.Patty Murray
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks for all that you do, @AllAboveAll ! It means a lot to have you with me in the fight to protect patients' ability to make their own decisions about pregnancy and parenting, no matter their income, their zip code, or how they get their health insurance." Sen.Patty Murray
March 7, 2022 Newhouse, Pappas, Budd Introduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid Crisis Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 7, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
March 7, 2022 Ahead of March 11 Temporary Scheduling Expiration Date, Pappas, Newhouse, and Budd to Introduce Bipartisan Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act of 2022 Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Our entire country stands to benefit from making sure families can find quality, affordable child care." Sen.Patty Murray
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Patients shouldn't have to ration their insulin because it's so expensive. Insulin is a life-saying, necessary drug we have to make sure everyone can get--and I'm going to work with @SenatorWarnock to cap costs at $35/month." Sen.Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "We can save patients money and bring down prescription drug costs in a big way by finally empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices. This is a commonsense step and shouldn't be controversial. RT if you agree." Sen.Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme state Republicans are targeting trans youth with horrible, cruel laws that punish kids for being themselves. This is wrong on so many levels. That's why I will never stop working to #ProtectTransKids." Sen.Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "We owe it to our servicemembers and their spouses to have their backs. Was grateful to have a conversation with military spouses across WA state about child care, affordable housing, and more." Sen.Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Child care costs are too high for so many families and I'm determined to fix that." Sen.Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Jayapal Legislation to End Forced Arbitration, Enshrine Protections for Survivors Signed into Law Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "If you thought the reproductive health care crisis in Texas would be a wake-up call for the GOP think again. Extreme Republicans aren't just watching as TX restricts abortion & turns neighbor against neighbor--they're replicating these bills across the country, including in Idaho." Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll agree that child care is too expensive. I'm glad @POTUS is making lowering child care costs for families a priority--and I have a plan Congress could pass this week to get it done. #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm talking with my virtual guests to the #SOTU today about the issues that are so important to their families and so many others across WA state, like making child care affordable, expanding the child tax credit, and more." Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Today I was briefed on the ongoing and horrible threats HBCUs across the country are receiving and federal efforts to stop them. I'm going to keep pushing on this. We've got to keep students safe from racially motivated violent extremism and hate crimes." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "I am sick and tired of the misinformation extreme Republicans have peddled about abortions for decades. Decisions about parenting and pregnancy are entirely YOUR decision--not any politician's." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for my friend @SenFeinstein over the loss of her husband, Dick Blum. Dianne, I'm thinking of you and your family." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "It doesn't matter.... ...how much money you make ...where you live ...how you get your health care You should be able to get the reproductive health care you need--including an abortion. We've got to pass #WHPA." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "When extreme Republicans pass anti-abortion restrictions, it's LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and people with low incomes who face the most severe consequences. Passing #WHPA is about making sure EVERYONE can get the reproductive health care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: This week I joined @FuseWA and families from across Southwest WA for a virtual town hall. I discussed everything from my efforts to lower everyday costs for families to my support for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress. Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will mean: Lower costs for parents More high-quality providers Better pay for child care workers" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Right now, millions of patients across the country can't get the reproductive health care they need because of cruel laws like SB8 in Texas. We can stop this if we #ActForAbortionAccess and pass #WHPA." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the kids and parents in Texas who are scared right now. What the state government is doing is cruel. And I want all the trans youth in TX and across the country to know that I will fight for you and your families every way I can in Congress." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any working parent and they'll tell you: our nation's child care system is broken. The stories shared with @SecBecerra and @WhiteHouse are a reminder of all the reasons we need to pass my plan to lower child care costs for families." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I had a great discussion with Washington state's YMCAs last week about my work in the other Washington to lift up families. Our state's YMCAs are part of the lifeblood of our communities, and I'm delighted to be their partner." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation's child care crisis has existed for too long. But working families--in particular moms--are speaking up and demanding their voices be heard, and now we're closer than ever to finally addressing this crisis. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to ration insulin & put their health at risk because they can't afford it. Capping the cost of insulin to $35/month is good for patients--and it's the right thing to do. Glad to be working with @SenatorWarnock on this." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Cantwell on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team: "Significant Victory for Gender Equality in Sports" Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "The people of WA state will always remember the legacy of Deborah Senn through her work to make the government work better and for all people. She was a kind, tenacious fighter and will be greatly missed. I'm thinking of her family and loved ones today." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "More and more, quality child care is out of reach for working families. My child care plan is going to help lower costs for families across Washington state--and some families will pay nothing at all." Sen.Patty Murray
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