| Jan. 24, 2022
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Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network- Levin Presses The Public Interest Network for Good-Faith Engagement in Unionization Process
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Tweet - "So many small businesses have struggled during this pandemic--and it's not over yet. That's why I'm working to get small businesses in WA state and across the country additional federal support so they can keep their doors open and employees safe & healthy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Dept. of Commerce; Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council; Hon. Mitch Landrieu - Rep. Krishnamoorthi Leads 20 Members Of Congress In Letter On Using Infrastructure Bill To Resolve Supply Chain Issues
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Tweet - "Too many child care workers are underpaid and undervalued, often earning poverty wages--and Black women and women of color make up about 40% of these workers. Child care workers should be paid a living wage."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 15, 2022
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Wicker, Merkley, Colleagues Seek to Lower Tax Burden for Public Service Nurses
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2022
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Tweet - "Our country needs more nurses. That's why @SenJeffMerkley and I introduced a bill to support our frontline health care workforce by putting more money in the pockets of people participating in a program that brings nursing professionals to underserved communities."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 14, 2022
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Letter Hon. Alexander Hoehn-Sairc, Chair US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Cantwell, Blumenthal Call for Consumer Product Safety Watchdog to Review Voluntary Safety Standards for Electric Space Heaters After Bronx Tragedy
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2022
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Tweet - "No one should have to choose between taking time off to recover from an incredibly infectious disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. A national paid sick leave policy is necessary--and it's more urgent now than ever."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 7, 2022
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Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Consumer Protection from Rising Gas, Home Heating, and Energy Costs
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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Tweet - "Workers across the country have made clear that they've had enough of low, unfair wages causing them to just barely scrape by. *All* workers deserve a livable wage--that's why we need to raise the federal minimum wage. #RaiseTheWage"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic means creating good-paying job opportunities. The American Rescue Plan helped keep businesses open and jobs intact--and the bipartisan infrastructure law will create new job opportunities across Washington state."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Small businesses are the backbone of WA state's economy. Getting them relief was one of my top priorities in the American Rescue Plan, & I'm proud that we've delivered billions of dollars in grants & loans to help businesses keep their doors open--& I'll keep working to do more."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Small Business Economic Health and Wellbeing Needs to Remain a Top Priority
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "To build back an economy that truly works for everyone, we can't leave anyone behind--& that absolutely includes workers with disabilities. In #BuildBackBetter, we're working to phase out discriminatory subminimum wage practices & ensure workers with disabilities are paid fairly."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair US Federal Trade Commission - Cantwell Calls on FTC to Investigate Allegations Facebook Misled Advertising Customers, Public on Platform Safety, Ad Reach
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "To workers & families across WA state & the country, you're not on your own--we're in this together. #BuildBackBetter will put money back into your pockets, lower costs, & create good-paying job opportunities."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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DAVIS LEADS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES, MANUFACTURE MORE GOODS IN AMERICA
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - GAO Review of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Practices for Medical Products
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "We must do more to ensure that people with disabilities can live independently, are paid fair wages in competitive, integrated employment, & more. As we build back from this pandemic, I'm working to ensure we come back stronger and fairer for us all. #IDPWD2021"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Senator Cantwell Delivers Opening Statements at Commerce Committee Executive Session and Nominations Hearing
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Nov. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Public health should be a fast-growing sector full of opportunities for high-quality jobs, and it can be. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we won't just strengthen public health and protect our communities--we'll support training programs and job opportunities in the process."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 26, 2021
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Tweet - "This grant funding is going to go a long way towards strengthening Washington state's infrastructure and creating good job opportunities. https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/24624-sen-murray-announces-60m-in-federal-infrastructure-grants-for-washington-state/"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Replenish the Small Business Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Cantwell Cheers Inclusion of Local Journalism Support in Build Back Better Package
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Senator Murray Announces $1 Million to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Western Washington
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Column - Democrats Are Raising Taxes on Working Americans, Again
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Cantwell Secures Inclusion of Bill to Boost Minority Business Development in Infrastructure Package
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 4, 2021
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Committee Approves Six Bills and Three Nominations
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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Senate HELP Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Improve Suicide Prevention, Protect Pregnant Workers, and Support People with Disabilities
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 29, 2021
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Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Questioning the Department of Labor on Sustainable Investing Plans
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| July 29, 2021
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Jayapal, Gillibrand, and Luján Re-Introduce National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Alongside National Domestic Workers Alliance
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 28, 2021
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 28, 2021
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 26, 2021
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Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Women's Retirement Security
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 23, 2021
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Larsen: American WINGS Act Gives High School Students STEM Skills to Soar
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 23, 2021
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Murray on 12-Year Anniversary Since Last Minimum Wage Increase: "Workers Deserve Better, and Congress Must Deliver"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 22, 2021
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At Hearing, Murray Urges Action to Protect Workers' Right to Organize
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 20, 2021
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Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce"
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 16, 2021
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Congressman Smith Reintroduces the Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 14, 2021
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Nomination of Jocelyn Samuels
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 14, 2021
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Hearing of the Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - At DOL Budget Hearing, Murray Pushes to Invest in Workers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 13, 2021
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Executive Calendar--Continued
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 12, 2021
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Cantwell Urges Washington Aerospace Supply Chain to Apply for Grants Through the $3 Billion Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program Before Deadline
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 12, 2021
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Cantwell, Colleagues Applaud President Biden's Executive Order Directing the Department of Transportation to Enhance Aviation Consumer Protection
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 1, 2021
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DelBene Urges U.S. to Allow Vaccinated Canadians Across the Border
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| June 24, 2021
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Jayapal's Landmark Big Tech Legislation Passes House Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| June 23, 2021
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DelBene Calls for Immediate Reopening of Boundary Bay Border Crossing, Border Exemption for Point Roberts
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| June 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and Government, the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Provide Resources, Millions in Support to Nevada Small Businesses
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Representatives Newman, Bustos, Jayapal and McBath Lead Lawmakers In Urging President Biden To End Forced Arbitration For Federal Contractors
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Rep. Schrier's Amendment to Ease Paperwork Burden on Small Businesses Passes House with Strong Bipartisan Support
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 16, 2021
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Rep. Smith Votes to Pass Bill Improving Corporate Transparency and Investor Protections
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| June 16, 2021
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Newhouse, Kirkpatrick Introduce Local Journalism Sustainability Act
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of US Small Business Administration - Representative Nadler Joins More Than 200 House Colleagues Urging the Small Business Administration to Immediately Release Critical Funds for Shuttered Venues
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senator Baldwin Pushes SBA to Speed Up Relief to Struggling Live Event Venues
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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American Families Plan
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| June 11, 2021
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Jayapal and Lawmakers Release Anti-Monopoly Agenda for "A Stronger Online Economy: Opportunity, Innovation, Choice"
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 10, 2021
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Strickland Advances Housing Bill, $20 Million for Local Projects & Key Priorities out of Committee
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| June 10, 2021
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DelBene Introduces Bill to Help Small Businesses in Point Roberts Build Back from COVID-19
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| June 10, 2021
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 247
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 9, 2021
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Manchin, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Require Equal Pay for U.S. Soccer Teams
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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Senator Murray on Republicans Blocking the Paycheck Fairness Act: "A Total Disgrace"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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