| July 29, 2020
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Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 20 Years of the Veterans History Project
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 22, 2020
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Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Firefighters, Military Spouses Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| July 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Demand Update on Roll-Out of New VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Program
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, colleagues urge transparency in VA disability claims process during COVID-19 outbreak
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Senator Murray Raises Concerns Regarding Proposed VA Caregivers Program Expansion Regulations
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Warner Urges Veterans Affairs to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tester, Murray Praise "significant' Expansion of Caregivers Program for Veterans of All Eras as Required Under VA MISSION Act
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Senator Murray Applauds Congressional Passage of Legislation to Protect GI Bill Benefits As Colleges Close or Go Online Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Richard Stone, Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Pushes for VA to Increase Protection for Veterans During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Rep. Horn Introduces Bipartisan Veterans Justice Bill
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Call for Investigation into VA's Handling of Sexual Assault Report at DC VA Medical Center
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Chairman Takano, 77 Members Call on President Trump to Grant Relief to 190,000 Ill Veterans
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration For Stonewalling Veterans Suffering From Agent Orange
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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After Senator Murray Urges Caution, VA Delays Electronic Health Record Rollout at Spokane Medical Center
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Durbin, Schumer, Veterans Groups Urge Senate To Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Letter to Richard A. Stone, Executive In Charge Veterans Health Administration - Tester, Colleagues Urge Comprehensive Response To Protect Veterans & VA Staff Against Coronavirus
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Senator Murray Presses VA Leaders for Answers on Caregivers Program Expansion and More at Senate Oversight Hearing on MISSION Act Implementation
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Jayapal Invites WA National Guard Veteran & Cancer Survivor As Guest To State Of The Union
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Senator Murray's Legislation to Help Provide Relief to Veterans with Newborns in Need of Emergency Treatment Passes Senate Committee
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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What They Are Saying: VA Secretary, Senate & House VA Committee Members Applaud Sen. Moran's Confirmation as Chairman of the Senate VA Committee
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Sinema leads bipartisan effort ensuring servicemembers and veterans have access to VA home loan benefits
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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Tester, Colleagues Spearhead Legislation to Improve Transportation Services for Rural Veterans
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Recognizing the Life of Stan Jones, Tulalip Tribes Leader
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Support Student Veterans
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Nov. 11, 2019
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Smith Letter Honoring Veterans Day
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Nov. 10, 2019
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Senator Murray Statement on Veterans Day
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 7, 2019
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Senate Passes Cardin, Rubio Resolution Recognizing National Veteran's Small Business Week
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Senator Hirono Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Filipino American History Month
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Walorski Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on VA Clinicians to Check State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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General James N. Mattis Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tester, Colleagues Condemn Administration for Ignoring Vietnam Veterans Suffering from Agent Orange
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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ICYMI: In Visits Across Clark, Kitsap, and King Counties, Senator Murray Highlights Her Work to Fight for Families, Veterans, and Patients
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Challenges VA to Aggressively Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis Following Reported Increase
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Larsen and Thornberry Introduce Bill to Improve Transportation Services for Rural Veterans
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Cantwell's "Gold Star Week" Resolution to Honor Families of Fallen Heroes Passes Senate
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand List of Medical Conditions for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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After Years of Pressure, Senator Murray Applauds Trump Administration Finally Implementing Automatic Student Debt Relief to Veterans With Disabilities
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senate, House Leaders Demand VA Fix Emergency Care Claims Errors Impacting an Estimated 60,800 Veterans
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Pingree Lead Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Wilkie Calling for Sexual Assault Survivor Input in VA Training
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Warren, Shaheen, Murray Question Secretary of Veterans Affairs Over Contraceptive Access Among Veterans
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 19, 2019
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Representatives Houlahan Leads 50 Member Of Congress In Urging Better Breast Cancer Screening For Servicewomen & Women Veterans
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - After Successful Passage of His Blue Water Navy Legislation, Tester Leads Call for VA to Provide Timely Benefits to Vietnam & Korean War Veterans
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Norcross, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter Pushing Back Against Department Of Veterans Affairs' Union-Busting Efforts
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| June 4, 2019
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Cantwell, DelBene, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 24, 2019
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Senator Murray Continues to Fight for Veterans and their Families, Urges Support for Bill to Reduce Medical Costs for Veterans with Newborns
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 23, 2019
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Larsen Bill to Protect Children of Servicemembers Who Have Died Passes House
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - After Hearing from Veterans Denied Mental Health Care, Murphy Demands VA Comply with Honor Our Commitment Act
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Reunite Filipino WWII Veterans with Their Families
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| May 1, 2019
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Smith Reintroduces Legislation to Enhance Healing and Recovery for Veterans
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Marianas funding priorities set
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| March 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Shores, Director of the Office of Regulation Policy and Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Takano, Tester Take VA to Task over Proposed Access Standards
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| March 15, 2019
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Reps. Larsen & Carter Introduce Legislation to Protect Children of Fallen Servicemembers
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| March 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Brown Joins Senate Democrats in Urging Increased Action to Strengthen Support for Veteran Caregivers
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Wilkie - Tester, Murray Demand Answers about the VA Caregiver Support Program
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Larsen Introduces Legislation to Support Injured Veterans Who Want to Start Families
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Jan. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 4, 2019
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Ranking Member Tester Announces Veterans' Affairs Committee Democrats
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 2, 2019
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Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "Veterans in Washington state and across the country are feeling the pinch from delayed G.I. Bill benefit payments. The VA needs to fix this problem--and fast."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "It's completely unacceptable for the VA to put the burden of delayed benefits onto the backs of the very men and women who served our country, including the veterans attending @ClarkCollege in my home state of Washington."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 10, 2018
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Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2018
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Tweet - "It's shameful to put the burden of delayed veteran benefits onto the backs of the men and women who served our country. I won't ease up until every veteran has the correct G.I. Bill payment that they earned in service to our country. The VA needs to fix this problem--and fast."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2018
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President Trump Signs Newhouse Bill Honoring Fallen Richland Marine Into Law
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Dec. 3, 2018
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Tweet - "The VA needs to fix this problem--and fast. Putting the burden of delayed benefits onto the backs of men and women who served our country is absolutely unacceptable."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2018
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Tweet - "Until every veteran has the correct G.I. Bill benefits they earned in service to our country--& @DeptVetAffairs provides clear info regarding how they are resolving this fiasco--you better believe my colleagues & I will not ease up in our search for answers."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2018
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Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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