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Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to stay focused on making sure every family can succeed and build off the work Democrats have already done to lower costs." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "From birth control to abortion, everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need. I will keep fighting until everyone--no matter where they live or how much money they have--can exercise that right." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hirono Joins 100+ Congressional Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Reverse Inhumane Immigration Policies Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Capping the cost of insulin at $35/month is a no-brainer step to lower costs for a lifesaving medicine. I'm excited to work with you to get this done, @SenatorWarnock ." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing our nation's broken immigration system also means rooting out the systemic racism that so many--and in particular Black immigrants--face on a regular basis. This is one of the many reasons it's so critical that we create a fair pathway to citizenship. #Act4BlackImms" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - MARKEY JOINS BOOKER, BUSH AND CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REVERSE INHUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICIES IMPACTING BLACK MIGRANTS Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Amodei Urges Investigation Into Release of Illegal Immigrants Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "It's simple: it's the law for insurance companies to cover the cost of birth control. That's not always the case--and I'm working to fix it." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayoraks, Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Harris Leads Appropriations Colleagues in Investigating DHS Transportation of Aliens Within U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats have already taken action to lower costs for families--and we have fully-paid-for plans to do a lot more to support families in WA state. Meanwhile, I've heard a lot of talk, but no serious Republican plan or action to do anything about it." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Martha Williams, Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Romney Joins Colleagues in Urging Administration to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - CONGRESSMAN VALADAO URGES BIDEN TO TAKE ACTION TO COMBAT FENTANYL EPIDEMIC Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Today while we remember those lost 4 years ago in Parkland, there's a long list of other communities healing from senseless acts of gun violence--including Richland, WA last week. This has to stop, & we can only do that with common-sense gun safety measures that'll save lives." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "The status quo of rising child care costs and waiting lists isn't working for parents. My child care plan both lowers costs for families and helps more people find child care." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges the President to Address Threat of Fentanyl-Related Substances Flooding into American Communities Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "It's absurd and unacceptable that pregnant workers all too often have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and staying on the job. Let's fix this by passing the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan: dramatically lower costs for working families and make quality child care way, way easier to find. The Republican child care plan to lower costs:" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "It's the law for insurers to cover birth control without out of pocket costs--and yet too many women are still forced to jump through hoops or pay extra. The steps by the Biden Admin to right this wrong are helpful, but there's still more work ahead." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "People have a right to make their voices heard in our democracy. Strengthening federal voting rights protections is essential to making sure that happens." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cardin, Warren Lead Call for COVID-19 Booster Shots for Individuals in DHS/ICE Custody Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 CONGRESSWOMAN SALAZAR INTRODUCES DIGNITY ACT Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "*GOOD* news for reproductive health care. This decision to uphold the Biden Admin's #TitleX rule is a big win to protect patients' ability to get the reproductive health care they need from providers they trust." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Richland community after today's shooting and I'm thinking of our first responders working to apprehend the shooter and keep everyone safe. No one should have to live in fear of gun violence--not in our grocery stores, our schools, or anywhere else." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: I recently joined @MomsRising and Seattle families for a virtual town hall where I discussed the work I'm doing in the other Washington to help support our state's parents and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting DACA recipients is one of the many reasons we need a fair pathway to citizenship." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Each year, nearly 7 million people need to take leave from work but don't because they can't afford to not get paid. Workers deserve better. That's why I'm fighting to build off #FMLA & pass a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guarantee paid sick days.' Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Today, we're the only country in the developed world where people don't have paid parental leave. And we also know that workers need leave to care for a sick child or cope with a major diagnosis. It's a disgrace. We need a national paid leave program. #FMLA29" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state workers and families know how important paid family and medical leave is--and it's why a vast majority support my push for a comprehensive national paid family and medical leave program." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "29 years ago, Congress passed #FMLA--a groundbreaking first step that helped workers care for themselves & their families. It's past time to take the next step: passing a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guaranteeing paid sick days." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Birth control is essential health care--full stop--and I'm doing everything I can to make sure that patients can get it without barriers and without extra costs." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 3, 2022 Tweet - "Just like people across the country aren't giving up on protecting the right to vote, I'm not either. I'm still pushing to pass strong federal voting rights legislation--because it's fundamental to our democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Parents have to be able to find quality child care in their community at a price they can afford--and that's just not the case for so many right now. My plan is going to help make sure they can." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "The threats of violence too many HBCUs have faced over the last several weeks are horrific and gravely concerning. I am requesting immediate answers from @TheJusticeDept on efforts to investigate these threats and keep our communities safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Every year, #BlackHistoryMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements & contributions of Black Americans in WA state & across the nation--many of whom fought for justice & equality at every turn. Honoring that legacy means continuing that fight in every part of our lives." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - ". @SenatorLujan --wishing you a quick and easy recovery, my friend. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing On Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crises Worsened by COVID-19 Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 31, 2022 Senator Murray Continues to Push for Pathway to Citizenship Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 31, 2022 Tweet - "As we enter a new year, I'm as committed as ever to fixing our broken immigration system & establishing a pathway to citizenship for the 11M undocumented immigrants currently living here. We need to explore every legislative option & go as big as we can with the votes we've got." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet - "Here's what's happening right now: Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain people--primarily Black Americans, Native Americans, young people, & people w/ disabilities. That's wrong--& we can stop it by strengthening federal voting rights protections." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to stay focused on making sure every family can succeed and build off the work Democrats have already done to lower costs." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "From birth control to abortion, everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need. I will keep fighting until everyone--no matter where they live or how much money they have--can exercise that right." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hirono Joins 100+ Congressional Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Reverse Inhumane Immigration Policies Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Capping the cost of insulin at $35/month is a no-brainer step to lower costs for a lifesaving medicine. I'm excited to work with you to get this done, @SenatorWarnock ." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing our nation's broken immigration system also means rooting out the systemic racism that so many--and in particular Black immigrants--face on a regular basis. This is one of the many reasons it's so critical that we create a fair pathway to citizenship. #Act4BlackImms" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - MARKEY JOINS BOOKER, BUSH AND CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REVERSE INHUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICIES IMPACTING BLACK MIGRANTS Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Imagine a country where every working parent could find quality, affordable child care close to home. That's what I'm working to do." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Amodei Urges Investigation Into Release of Illegal Immigrants Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S. Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "It's simple: it's the law for insurance companies to cover the cost of birth control. That's not always the case--and I'm working to fix it." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayoraks, Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Harris Leads Appropriations Colleagues in Investigating DHS Transportation of Aliens Within U.S. Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats have already taken action to lower costs for families--and we have fully-paid-for plans to do a lot more to support families in WA state. Meanwhile, I've heard a lot of talk, but no serious Republican plan or action to do anything about it." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Martha Williams, Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Romney Joins Colleagues in Urging Administration to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - CONGRESSMAN VALADAO URGES BIDEN TO TAKE ACTION TO COMBAT FENTANYL EPIDEMIC Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Today while we remember those lost 4 years ago in Parkland, there's a long list of other communities healing from senseless acts of gun violence--including Richland, WA last week. This has to stop, & we can only do that with common-sense gun safety measures that'll save lives." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "The status quo of rising child care costs and waiting lists isn't working for parents. My child care plan both lowers costs for families and helps more people find child care." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges the President to Address Threat of Fentanyl-Related Substances Flooding into American Communities Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "It's absurd and unacceptable that pregnant workers all too often have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and staying on the job. Let's fix this by passing the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan: dramatically lower costs for working families and make quality child care way, way easier to find. The Republican child care plan to lower costs:" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "It's the law for insurers to cover birth control without out of pocket costs--and yet too many women are still forced to jump through hoops or pay extra. The steps by the Biden Admin to right this wrong are helpful, but there's still more work ahead." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "People have a right to make their voices heard in our democracy. Strengthening federal voting rights protections is essential to making sure that happens." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cardin, Warren Lead Call for COVID-19 Booster Shots for Individuals in DHS/ICE Custody Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 CONGRESSWOMAN SALAZAR INTRODUCES DIGNITY ACT Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "*GOOD* news for reproductive health care. This decision to uphold the Biden Admin's #TitleX rule is a big win to protect patients' ability to get the reproductive health care they need from providers they trust." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Richland community after today's shooting and I'm thinking of our first responders working to apprehend the shooter and keep everyone safe. No one should have to live in fear of gun violence--not in our grocery stores, our schools, or anywhere else." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: I recently joined @MomsRising and Seattle families for a virtual town hall where I discussed the work I'm doing in the other Washington to help support our state's parents and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting DACA recipients is one of the many reasons we need a fair pathway to citizenship." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Each year, nearly 7 million people need to take leave from work but don't because they can't afford to not get paid. Workers deserve better. That's why I'm fighting to build off #FMLA & pass a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guarantee paid sick days.' Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Today, we're the only country in the developed world where people don't have paid parental leave. And we also know that workers need leave to care for a sick child or cope with a major diagnosis. It's a disgrace. We need a national paid leave program. #FMLA29" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state workers and families know how important paid family and medical leave is--and it's why a vast majority support my push for a comprehensive national paid family and medical leave program." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "29 years ago, Congress passed #FMLA--a groundbreaking first step that helped workers care for themselves & their families. It's past time to take the next step: passing a comprehensive national paid family & medical leave program & guaranteeing paid sick days." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Birth control is essential health care--full stop--and I'm doing everything I can to make sure that patients can get it without barriers and without extra costs." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 3, 2022 Tweet - "Just like people across the country aren't giving up on protecting the right to vote, I'm not either. I'm still pushing to pass strong federal voting rights legislation--because it's fundamental to our democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Parents have to be able to find quality child care in their community at a price they can afford--and that's just not the case for so many right now. My plan is going to help make sure they can." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "The threats of violence too many HBCUs have faced over the last several weeks are horrific and gravely concerning. I am requesting immediate answers from @TheJusticeDept on efforts to investigate these threats and keep our communities safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Every year, #BlackHistoryMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements & contributions of Black Americans in WA state & across the nation--many of whom fought for justice & equality at every turn. Honoring that legacy means continuing that fight in every part of our lives." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - ". @SenatorLujan --wishing you a quick and easy recovery, my friend. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing On Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crises Worsened by COVID-19 Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 31, 2022 Senator Murray Continues to Push for Pathway to Citizenship Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 31, 2022 Tweet - "As we enter a new year, I'm as committed as ever to fixing our broken immigration system & establishing a pathway to citizenship for the 11M undocumented immigrants currently living here. We need to explore every legislative option & go as big as we can with the votes we've got." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet - "Here's what's happening right now: Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain people--primarily Black Americans, Native Americans, young people, & people w/ disabilities. That's wrong--& we can stop it by strengthening federal voting rights protections." Sen.Patty Murray
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