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Jan. 15, 2019 CONGRESSMAN PANETTA CO-INTRODUCES THE KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER ACT Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Alex Azar, HHS - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Early childhood teachers and caregivers do some of the most important work to help our children learn, grow, and thrive. They should be paid what they deserve. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We should be working together to make sure that all families have access to quality child care, both for parents and for kids. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "With more than half of families living in neighborhoods without sufficient access to child care--child care is a national crisis. But it's not going to be solved by one small group or one small step, #ChildCare4All has to be done across the board, across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care can help our economy both by creating jobs and by allowing parents to re-enter the workforce who may not have been able to find or afford child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is a national crisis--it should be a national priority. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will: 1) Ensure that no parent will pay more than they can afford for child care 2) Increase access to child care in communities nationwide 3) Invest in our child care workforce and create 2.3 millions jobs We need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Every family should have access to affordable, quality child care--and that's why we need to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. Child care is a national crisis. Let's make it a national priority READ the @USAChildCare report: #ChildCareAndUS" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Parents go to work every day & are worried about their kids being taken care of--& the cost of child care shouldn't be a barrier. I introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act because this is a national crisis. READ the @USAChildCare report: https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/costofcare2018.pdf?utm_campaign=2018%20Cost%20of%20Care&utm_source=Hill …" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "I'm so pleased to see child care funding flow to institutions like @CloverParkTech. This is great news for student parents, but also for WA state's growing economy & all of us who want to see current & future generations of Washingtonians succeed." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary for Family Support of the Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When women and girls succeed, we all succeed. Women and girls have accomplished so much and we must keep fighting to always make sure their voices are heard--loud and clear. #DayOfTheGirl" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I was the first U.S. Senator to be a mom & have kids at home when I came here. That pressure of being at work & being worried about your children has an impact on every parent that I know. That's why the Child Care for Working Families Act is so important. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have parents who go to work every day & are worried about whether their kids have child care--they're left home alone or they can't increase their own pay because they don't have access to child care. This is a national emergency." #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis and supports access to high-quality preschool. This is not only the right to thing to for working families, but it's a smart investment in our children, our future, and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know what early learning and child care can do for a child's development -- that's why I believe every family should have access to high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents aren't forced to pay more than they can afford for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. Child care is not a luxury--it's essential. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Increased Investments in Early Learning and Child Care, Commits to Continue Fighting to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents won't pay more than they can for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. This is a national crisis. We must stand up for our children." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We must support our working families & invest in our children and their futures. The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis & supports access to high-quality preschool so that all children are ready for kindergarten & beyond." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know the first years of a child's life are critical, yet many working families across our country don't have the resources. This is unacceptable--high quality, affordable child care should be available to all families." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump is cruelly misguided if he thinks the problem here is that his Administration can't detain children long enough." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Senator Murray Takes Action to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The lack of child care options in communities across WA isn't just a problem for parents--it hurts employers, too. Even more reason I will keep fighting to pass #ChildCare4All, to make high-quality, affordable child care a reality in WA & nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Every child in America should know that we're committed to helping them succeed and achieve their dreams, and every working parent should have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are being cared for in a safe and nurturing environment. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I can't go anywhere without somebody telling me a personal story about calling dozens of child care centers with no success. So I sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss what we can do to address our nation's child care crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We've got to do away with the mindset that lack of affordable, high-quality child care is somebody else's problem. This is on all of us to fix and provide #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Jan. 15, 2019 CONGRESSMAN PANETTA CO-INTRODUCES THE KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER ACT Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Alex Azar, HHS - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Early childhood teachers and caregivers do some of the most important work to help our children learn, grow, and thrive. They should be paid what they deserve. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We should be working together to make sure that all families have access to quality child care, both for parents and for kids. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "With more than half of families living in neighborhoods without sufficient access to child care--child care is a national crisis. But it's not going to be solved by one small group or one small step, #ChildCare4All has to be done across the board, across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care can help our economy both by creating jobs and by allowing parents to re-enter the workforce who may not have been able to find or afford child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is a national crisis--it should be a national priority. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will: 1) Ensure that no parent will pay more than they can afford for child care 2) Increase access to child care in communities nationwide 3) Invest in our child care workforce and create 2.3 millions jobs We need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Every family should have access to affordable, quality child care--and that's why we need to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. Child care is a national crisis. Let's make it a national priority READ the @USAChildCare report: #ChildCareAndUS" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Parents go to work every day & are worried about their kids being taken care of--& the cost of child care shouldn't be a barrier. I introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act because this is a national crisis. READ the @USAChildCare report: https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/costofcare2018.pdf?utm_campaign=2018%20Cost%20of%20Care&utm_source=Hill …" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "I'm so pleased to see child care funding flow to institutions like @CloverParkTech. This is great news for student parents, but also for WA state's growing economy & all of us who want to see current & future generations of Washingtonians succeed." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary for Family Support of the Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When women and girls succeed, we all succeed. Women and girls have accomplished so much and we must keep fighting to always make sure their voices are heard--loud and clear. #DayOfTheGirl" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I was the first U.S. Senator to be a mom & have kids at home when I came here. That pressure of being at work & being worried about your children has an impact on every parent that I know. That's why the Child Care for Working Families Act is so important. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have parents who go to work every day & are worried about whether their kids have child care--they're left home alone or they can't increase their own pay because they don't have access to child care. This is a national emergency." #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis and supports access to high-quality preschool. This is not only the right to thing to for working families, but it's a smart investment in our children, our future, and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know what early learning and child care can do for a child's development -- that's why I believe every family should have access to high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents aren't forced to pay more than they can afford for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. Child care is not a luxury--it's essential. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Increased Investments in Early Learning and Child Care, Commits to Continue Fighting to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure parents won't pay more than they can for child care while improving access to high-quality preschool for low- and middle-income children. This is a national crisis. We must stand up for our children." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We must support our working families & invest in our children and their futures. The Child Care for Working Families Act addresses our child care crisis & supports access to high-quality preschool so that all children are ready for kindergarten & beyond." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know the first years of a child's life are critical, yet many working families across our country don't have the resources. This is unacceptable--high quality, affordable child care should be available to all families." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump is cruelly misguided if he thinks the problem here is that his Administration can't detain children long enough." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018 Senator Murray Takes Action to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The lack of child care options in communities across WA isn't just a problem for parents--it hurts employers, too. Even more reason I will keep fighting to pass #ChildCare4All, to make high-quality, affordable child care a reality in WA & nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Every child in America should know that we're committed to helping them succeed and achieve their dreams, and every working parent should have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are being cared for in a safe and nurturing environment. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I can't go anywhere without somebody telling me a personal story about calling dozens of child care centers with no success. So I sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss what we can do to address our nation's child care crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We've got to do away with the mindset that lack of affordable, high-quality child care is somebody else's problem. This is on all of us to fix and provide #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "All around the country--in cities, suburbs, and rural communities--families are struggling to find and afford high-quality child care. My conversation with @HeidiMurkoff on how we can address this crisis by ensuring #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
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