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Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "As a voice for WA, I'll continue pushing to strengthen federal support for tribal communities and listening to native voices as we all work together to end the alarming epidemic of murdered and missing native women and girls. #MMIWG" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Make no mistake--we must continue to work to end the epidemic of violence against native women and girls in WA and nationwide. To @SIHB1 and other advocates, know that you'll always have a partner in me in your work to support tribal communities. #MMIWG" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The epidemic of violence against native women & girls is horrifying--& this new report by @SIHB1 calls much-needed attention to this critical issue impacting not just native women & girls, but countless families & communities across WA & nationwide. #MMIWG" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Year after year--in WA & nationwide--dozens & dozens of native families must pick up the pieces after a beloved mother, aunt, sister, or daughter is killed or just disappears. This is terrifying & unacceptable--and we must address this crisis with the urgency it deserves. #MMIWG" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Cantwell Joins Seattle Indian Health Board for Release of Report on Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SIHB1, @lisamurkowski, @SenatorHeitkamp & colleagues from both sides of the aisle to shine a light on the devastating crisis of missing & murdered indigenous women & girls. We must do all we can to protect native women & girls--in WA & around our country. #MMIWG" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to live up to the promises the federal government has made to WA state's tribal communities and that means working to meet the Quileute Tribe's treaty-protected rights, including education." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Proud of our work to get this important legislation passed in the Senate, which is a significant step toward ensuring the federal government is making good on its promises to WA's tribal communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Strengthening our partnership with WA state's indigenous communities is critical to Tribal members who rely on the energy produced through the use of Tribal lands. There is still work to be done, but this is a great step in the right direction." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Spokane Equitable Compensation Act is the right step towards resolving the long-standing injustice to WA state tribes. I'm proud to be a part of this legislation & I look forward to working on getting this passed in Congress with @SenatorCantwell." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Spokane Equitable Compensation Act is a significant step toward ensuring the federal government is making good on its promises to tribes in WA state. I look forward to fighting alongside @SenatorCantwell to get this bill across the finish line." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Legislation to Secure Compensation for the Spokane Tribe of Indians Passes U.S. Senate Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Indian Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Murray, Cantwell Legislation to Repeal Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to uphold the federal government's commitments made to tribes. That's why I will continue to support efforts that break down barriers for Washington state tribes and spur economic development in all of our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
June 13, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "WA's tribal communities have been hit hard by the #opioidcrisis, in particular. Glad to spend time w tribal leaders & others in Puyallup discussing how to better address the scourge of addiction in WA & its ripple effects." Sen. Patty Murray
May 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Rep. Dan Newhouse
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Explanation for CMS' Views Related to Unique Legal Status of Tribes Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 30, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Honoring Native Women Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and the Hon Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - Senator Cantwell Pushes for Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Treatment Efforts in Indian Country Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Bill to Provide Compensation for Spokane Tribe Passes Committee Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 30, 2017 Senate Passes Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Dalles Dam Tribal Housing Village Development Plan Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "As a voice for WA, I'll continue pushing to strengthen federal support for tribal communities and listening to native voices as we all work together to end the alarming epidemic of murdered and missing native women and girls. #MMIWG" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Make no mistake--we must continue to work to end the epidemic of violence against native women and girls in WA and nationwide. To @SIHB1 and other advocates, know that you'll always have a partner in me in your work to support tribal communities. #MMIWG" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The epidemic of violence against native women & girls is horrifying--& this new report by @SIHB1 calls much-needed attention to this critical issue impacting not just native women & girls, but countless families & communities across WA & nationwide. #MMIWG" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Year after year--in WA & nationwide--dozens & dozens of native families must pick up the pieces after a beloved mother, aunt, sister, or daughter is killed or just disappears. This is terrifying & unacceptable--and we must address this crisis with the urgency it deserves. #MMIWG" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2018 Cantwell Joins Seattle Indian Health Board for Release of Report on Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SIHB1, @lisamurkowski, @SenatorHeitkamp & colleagues from both sides of the aisle to shine a light on the devastating crisis of missing & murdered indigenous women & girls. We must do all we can to protect native women & girls--in WA & around our country. #MMIWG" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to live up to the promises the federal government has made to WA state's tribal communities and that means working to meet the Quileute Tribe's treaty-protected rights, including education." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Proud of our work to get this important legislation passed in the Senate, which is a significant step toward ensuring the federal government is making good on its promises to WA's tribal communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Strengthening our partnership with WA state's indigenous communities is critical to Tribal members who rely on the energy produced through the use of Tribal lands. There is still work to be done, but this is a great step in the right direction." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Spokane Equitable Compensation Act is the right step towards resolving the long-standing injustice to WA state tribes. I'm proud to be a part of this legislation & I look forward to working on getting this passed in Congress with @SenatorCantwell." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "The Spokane Equitable Compensation Act is a significant step toward ensuring the federal government is making good on its promises to tribes in WA state. I look forward to fighting alongside @SenatorCantwell to get this bill across the finish line." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Legislation to Secure Compensation for the Spokane Tribe of Indians Passes U.S. Senate Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Indian Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Murray, Cantwell Legislation to Repeal Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to uphold the federal government's commitments made to tribes. That's why I will continue to support efforts that break down barriers for Washington state tribes and spur economic development in all of our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
June 13, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Outdated 1834 Ban on Distilleries on Tribal Land Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "WA's tribal communities have been hit hard by the #opioidcrisis, in particular. Glad to spend time w tribal leaders & others in Puyallup discussing how to better address the scourge of addiction in WA & its ripple effects." Sen.Patty Murray
May 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Rep.Dan Newhouse
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 27, 2018 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Explanation for CMS' Views Related to Unique Legal Status of Tribes Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 30, 2018 Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Honoring Native Women Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and the Hon Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - Senator Cantwell Pushes for Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Treatment Efforts in Indian Country Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Murray, Cantwell Bill to Provide Compensation for Spokane Tribe Passes Committee Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 30, 2017 Senate Passes Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Dalles Dam Tribal Housing Village Development Plan Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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