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July 26, 2022
Letter to Donald Remy, Assistant Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Newhouse Calls on VA to Provide Critical Resources to Central Washington Clinics
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 22, 2022
Murray, McMorris Rodgers Secure VA Commitment to Hold Town Halls for Veterans in Eastern Washington
Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2022
Larsen, DelBene Statement on Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission Amendment
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 14, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on New VA OIG Reports Highlighting More Failures of Electronic Health Record System
Sen. Patty Murray
July 14, 2022
Newhouse Demands Fixes After Scathing OIG Reports Prove EHRM System Harmed Central Washington Veterans
Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 7, 2022
Senator Murray Continues Push to Fix VA Electronic Health Record Rollout During Visit to Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane
Sen. Patty Murray
June 27, 2022
Manchin: VA Air Commission is Dead
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 23, 2022
President Biden Signs Murray-Cosponsored Bill Increasing Transparency of VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Into Law
Sen. Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on Delay of Electronic Health Records Rollout in Washington State, Continues Push for Solutions and Accountability
Sen. Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Rep. Schrier's Statement on Spokesman-Review Article About More Than 100 Cases of Harm at Mann-Grandstaff VA Hospital
Rep. Kim Schrier
June 16, 2022
Murray Helps Pass Historic Toxic Exposure Bill, Clears Path for Tri-Cities Veterans Clinic
Sen. Patty Murray
June 2, 2022
Damning VA Inspector General Report Confirms Concerns Rep. Schrier Raised About Mann-Grandstaff Health System Rollout Last Year
Rep. Kim Schrier
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
May 30, 2022
Senator Murray's Memorial Day Statement
Sen. Patty Murray
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "Today we honor the brave women and men--and their families--who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. We will always remember the servicemembers who lost their lives defending our freedoms. #MemorialDay"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2022
Senator Murray Hails Major Bipartisan Deal on Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2022
Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I know firsthand the many sacrifices our servicemembers make for our country. This #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, I want to thank everyone in Washington state who put themselves in harm's way to protect our freedoms."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 21, 2022
Tweet - "To the women and men serving our country in Washington state and everywhere and your families--thank you. Your sacrifices to protect us are countless, and we owe it to you to take care of you at home and abroad. #ArmedForcesDay"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 19, 2022
Senator Murray Introduces Helping Heroes Act to Provide Disabled Veterans and their Families with Critical Support
Sen. Patty Murray
May 4, 2022
At Senate Hearing, Senator Murray Presses VA Secretary on Patient Care, Caregivers Program, and Reiterates Call to Stop EHR Rollout in Washington state
Sen. Patty Murray
April 28, 2022
Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 27, 2022
At Hearing, Senator Murray Probes Biden Nominee for Answers on Improving VA Health Services
Sen. Patty Murray
April 7, 2022
Senator Murray Holds Roundtable on VA Caregivers Program, Continues Fight to Improve Program
Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2022
Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Honor Gold Star Families
Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 29, 2022
Senator Murray Continues Push to Expand Health Care Access for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the United States Army and Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Daines Proposes Effort to Help Tell the Stories of Montana's Fallen Heroes
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 24, 2022
Senator Murray Continues Push to Improve VA Support for Veterans and Their Caregivers
Sen. Patty Murray
March 17, 2022
Senator Murray to VA: Stop the Rollout of EHR in Washington State Until It's Fixed
Sen. Patty Murray
March 2, 2022
Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Feb. 26, 2022
Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blackburn, Colleagues Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense and Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran's Affairs - Brown, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Introduce and Advance Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022
Senate VA Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. President Joseph Biden-Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Lead New Bipartisan Push for Funding to Address PFAS Chemicals
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Dec. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Like many people, veterans who bravely served our country have been hit hard during COVID-19. We took steps to support health care and housing for veterans in the American Rescue Plan, and I'll keep fighting to make sure we do right by those who served."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021
Senator Murray Calls for Quick Confirmation of Kurt DelBene for Top VA Technology Post to Help Fix Problems for Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Heading to the White House this morning to join my colleagues as @POTUS signs several important bills that will support WA state's veterans. These bills are going to help make sure we are living up to the commitment we make to our veterans."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Senator Murray Attends White House Bill Signing of Legislation to Support Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "The bills @POTUS signed today are truly good for WA state's veterans--they'll create real economic opportunity for when they return home, make college more affordable for veterans & their families, help ensure VA works for all veterans, & help get veteran moms the care they need."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Calls on VA to Strengthen Mental Health Services as National Suicide Prevention Month Comes to a Close
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2021
Senator Murray Helps Secure More Than $15 Million in Federal Awards for Washington State Defense Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Veterans and Military Families Pass House in 2022 Defense Bill
Rep. Kim Schrier
Sept. 16, 2021
Strickland Joins VA Puget Sound to Kick-Off First-Ever Outpatient Clinic in Olympia
Rep. Marilyn Strickland
Date
Title
Politician
July 26, 2022
Letter to Donald Remy, Assistant Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Newhouse Calls on VA to Provide Critical Resources to Central Washington Clinics
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 22, 2022
Murray, McMorris Rodgers Secure VA Commitment to Hold Town Halls for Veterans in Eastern Washington
Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2022
Larsen, DelBene Statement on Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission Amendment
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 14, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on New VA OIG Reports Highlighting More Failures of Electronic Health Record System
Sen.Patty Murray
July 14, 2022
Newhouse Demands Fixes After Scathing OIG Reports Prove EHRM System Harmed Central Washington Veterans
Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 7, 2022
Senator Murray Continues Push to Fix VA Electronic Health Record Rollout During Visit to Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane
Sen.Patty Murray
June 27, 2022
Manchin: VA Air Commission is Dead
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 23, 2022
President Biden Signs Murray-Cosponsored Bill Increasing Transparency of VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Into Law
Sen.Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on Delay of Electronic Health Records Rollout in Washington State, Continues Push for Solutions and Accountability
Sen.Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Rep. Schrier's Statement on Spokesman-Review Article About More Than 100 Cases of Harm at Mann-Grandstaff VA Hospital
Rep.Kim Schrier
June 16, 2022
Murray Helps Pass Historic Toxic Exposure Bill, Clears Path for Tri-Cities Veterans Clinic
Sen.Patty Murray
June 2, 2022
Damning VA Inspector General Report Confirms Concerns Rep. Schrier Raised About Mann-Grandstaff Health System Rollout Last Year
Rep.Kim Schrier
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
May 30, 2022
Senator Murray's Memorial Day Statement
Sen.Patty Murray
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "Today we honor the brave women and men--and their families--who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. We will always remember the servicemembers who lost their lives defending our freedoms. #MemorialDay"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2022
Senator Murray Hails Major Bipartisan Deal on Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2022
Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I know firsthand the many sacrifices our servicemembers make for our country. This #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, I want to thank everyone in Washington state who put themselves in harm's way to protect our freedoms."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 21, 2022
Tweet - "To the women and men serving our country in Washington state and everywhere and your families--thank you. Your sacrifices to protect us are countless, and we owe it to you to take care of you at home and abroad. #ArmedForcesDay"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 19, 2022
Senator Murray Introduces Helping Heroes Act to Provide Disabled Veterans and their Families with Critical Support
Sen.Patty Murray
May 4, 2022
At Senate Hearing, Senator Murray Presses VA Secretary on Patient Care, Caregivers Program, and Reiterates Call to Stop EHR Rollout in Washington state
Sen.Patty Murray
April 28, 2022
Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 27, 2022
At Hearing, Senator Murray Probes Biden Nominee for Answers on Improving VA Health Services
Sen.Patty Murray
April 7, 2022
Senator Murray Holds Roundtable on VA Caregivers Program, Continues Fight to Improve Program
Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2022
Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Honor Gold Star Families
Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 29, 2022
Senator Murray Continues Push to Expand Health Care Access for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the United States Army and Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Daines Proposes Effort to Help Tell the Stories of Montana's Fallen Heroes
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 24, 2022
Senator Murray Continues Push to Improve VA Support for Veterans and Their Caregivers
Sen.Patty Murray
March 17, 2022
Senator Murray to VA: Stop the Rollout of EHR in Washington State Until It's Fixed
Sen.Patty Murray
March 2, 2022
Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Feb. 26, 2022
Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Blackburn, Colleagues Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense and Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran's Affairs - Brown, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Introduce and Advance Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022
Senate VA Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. President Joseph Biden-Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Lead New Bipartisan Push for Funding to Address PFAS Chemicals
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Dec. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Like many people, veterans who bravely served our country have been hit hard during COVID-19. We took steps to support health care and housing for veterans in the American Rescue Plan, and I'll keep fighting to make sure we do right by those who served."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021
Senator Murray Calls for Quick Confirmation of Kurt DelBene for Top VA Technology Post to Help Fix Problems for Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Heading to the White House this morning to join my colleagues as @POTUS signs several important bills that will support WA state's veterans. These bills are going to help make sure we are living up to the commitment we make to our veterans."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Senator Murray Attends White House Bill Signing of Legislation to Support Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "The bills @POTUS signed today are truly good for WA state's veterans--they'll create real economic opportunity for when they return home, make college more affordable for veterans & their families, help ensure VA works for all veterans, & help get veteran moms the care they need."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Calls on VA to Strengthen Mental Health Services as National Suicide Prevention Month Comes to a Close
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2021
Senator Murray Helps Secure More Than $15 Million in Federal Awards for Washington State Defense Infrastructure Projects
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Veterans and Military Families Pass House in 2022 Defense Bill
Rep.Kim Schrier
Sept. 16, 2021
Strickland Joins VA Puget Sound to Kick-Off First-Ever Outpatient Clinic in Olympia
Rep.Marilyn Strickland
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