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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
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "The Stop Child Summer Hunger Act will help ensure our nation's families have the support they need so that none of our kids is left wondering where their next meal will come from--@RepSusanDavis & I will keep working to pass this bill to help families in WA & nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "Making sure children have year-round access to healthy meals is essential to setting them up for success. Proud to work with @RepSusanDavis to pass the Stop Child Summer Act & help ensure our nation's kids aren't missing out on the vital nutrition they need to grow & learn." Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Jayapal Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Stop Selling Out Breastfeeding Mothers Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "Making sure children have year-round access to healthy meals is essential to setting them up for success. Proud to work with @RepSusanDavis to pass the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act & help ensure our nation's kids aren't missing out on the vital nutrition they need to grow & learn" Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Secretary Azar on Providing Trauma Care for Children Affected by Trump Administration's Cruel Family Separation Policy Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Child Nutrition: Senator Murray and Representative Davis Introduce Legislation to Bring New Momentum to Fight Summer Hunger Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Every child across WA deserves a fair shot at success, starting with a home where they feel safe & secure--so proud to support these major investments, & will continue working to find federal solutions to help end the crisis of youth homelessness in WA." Sen. Patty Murray
July 13, 2018 HOMELESSNESS: Senator Murray Announces Major Investments in Critical Efforts to Combat Youth Homelessness in Snohomish County and Across Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
July 12, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Murray Calls Out Glaring Inaccuracies in Trump Health Secretary Azar's Testimony on Child Separation Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "Even after a court ruling, too many migrant kids who were needlessly separated from their families are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their parents. We will not stop watching. We will not stop holding you accountable. We will not forget." Sen. Patty Murray
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "After weeks & months of separation, some of the youngest kids being reunited w their families don't even recognize their parents. Make your voice heard that people in WA & across the country won't let this unthinkable action stand." Sen. Patty Murray
July 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Whitehouse Demands Judiciary Committee Hearing on Family Separation Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 9, 2018 Tweet - "This is unconscionable. President Trump, we have not forgotten about the thousands of children your Administration needlessly separated from their parents--& know that people in WA & across the country will not stop holding you accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
July 9, 2018 Tweet - "Until we know every single child is given the chance to be reunited with their parent, we cannot rest. #KeepFamiliesTogether" Sen. Patty Murray
July 5, 2018 Tweet - "The lack of high-quality, affordable child care is not just a kids issue, it impacts our entire economy. That's why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
July 5, 2018 Tweet - "Everyone in Congress should agree: every family should be able to afford child care, and every child should have a high-quality early education so they can grow, learn, and thrive." Sen. Patty Murray
July 1, 2018 Tri-City Herald - Some in Congress Want to Keep Immigration Crisis Alive for Short-Term Gain Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 28, 2018 Building on the Momentum to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis, Senator Murray Announces Increased Investments in Early Learning Sen. Patty Murray
June 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissioner, FDA - Protect Children From Addictive Vaping Products Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 24, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm so grateful that there are millions of people across this country who adamantly refuse to buy into President Trump's hateful ruse, we cannot take this moment for granted--not for one second." Sen. Patty Murray
June 22, 2018 Tweet - "We need to keep pushing hard for answers from President Trump & @HHSGov about what will happen to the more than 2300 children already separated from their parents, like: Are they safe? Do their parents even know where they are? And when will these families be reunited?" Sen. Patty Murray
June 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azr, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Murray Demands Answers From Trump Health Secretary Azar on Safety, Reunification of Separated Children Sen. Patty Murray
June 21, 2018 Tweet - "Truth from @EverettHerald on Trump's family separation policy: "….what it was another attempt by Trump to leverage a situation to get what he wanted: acquiescence from Democrats & moderate Republicans in Congress to his terms on immigration reform…" Sen. Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 House Democrats Gather in Front of U.S. Capitol to Introduce Keep Families Together Act, Legislation to End Family Separation at the Border Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senator Murray, Cantwell Call for Senate Hearings on Trump Administration's Treatment of Migrant Children Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "People nationwide have have been watching the pain this forced family separation has caused so many innocent children and have begged President Trump to pick up the phone, sign a piece of paper--do whatever it takes to make it stop." Sen. Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "Don't think anybody is going to be your voice. Think "What am I going to do to be my own voice?" So proud to stand with the families, teachers, caregivers, and advocates who are making their voices heard on the need for #ChildCare4All. #movement4childcare" Sen. Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "We can only build the #movement4childcare when people tell their Representatives, "I'm not quitting, I'm going to be at your office every, and I'm going to bring all my friends and their kids." It takes a lot of time and energy, but together we can achieve #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "NOW: I'm joining @DorrianWarren & grassroots activists from around the country to fight for #ChildCare4All. Join the #movement4childcare and watch our conversation here:" Sen. Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - "Where are the Girls?" Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 19, 2018 Tweet - "The moral hole that President Trump has been digging since the moment he declared his candidacy has reached a new low--and we cannot allow what has been become expected to become acceptable. What we are seeing being done right now, in our great country's name, is truly horrific." Sen. Patty Murray
June 18, 2018 Tweet - "Powerful words President Trump needs to hear: "Children need their parents, & children in families seeking refuge are especially vulnerable…(l)et us be a nation that values families & offers a promise that all people seeking safety will find it here"" Sen. Patty Murray
June 18, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump could choose to have empathy & show compassion to families fleeing traumatic crime & violence. He could choose to keep families together instead of ripping them apart. The reality is he simply chooses not to." Sen. Patty Murray
June 18, 2018 Tweet - "No matter your party, it should go w/o saying that detaining innocent kids & separating them from their families is beyond cruel. Now more than ever, we must make our voices heard to end this despicable treatment of families seeking to come to our country." Sen. Patty Murray
June 13, 2018 Tweet - "Finding and affording full-day #SummerCare puts added stress on working families. We need #ChildCare4All because every family deserves high-quality care that doesn't break the bank." Sen. Patty Murray
June 13, 2018 Tweet - "Finding and affording full-day #SummerCare puts added stress on working families. We need #ChildCare4All because every family deserves high-quality care that doesn't break the bank." Sen. Patty Murray
June 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Jayapal, Thompson, and Lofgren Lead 108 Lawmakers Urging Appropriators to Stop DHS from Separating Families Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 4, 2018 Letter to Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association of America - Reduce Smoking In Movies Geared Toward Children & Teens Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "Having access to high-quality child care can make all the difference for young parents trying to finish their degree. It's inspiring to see the good work happening at Oakland HS to ensure all students succeed." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't know about the current child care crisis, chances are you're not a parent crushed by climbing costs. Glad to talk to @BelReporter about how my #ChildCare4All bill will help make care more affordable, improve access to early learning, & improve worker pay & training" Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "I'll just keep saying it: families across the country are facing a child care crisis. This shouldn't be a partisan issue--and I'm going to keep doing everything to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. #movement4childcare" Sen. Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Fire Scott Lloyd Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 4, 2018 Letter to Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Shaheen - Funding of Juvenile Justice Programs Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
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
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "The Stop Child Summer Hunger Act will help ensure our nation's families have the support they need so that none of our kids is left wondering where their next meal will come from--@RepSusanDavis & I will keep working to pass this bill to help families in WA & nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "Making sure children have year-round access to healthy meals is essential to setting them up for success. Proud to work with @RepSusanDavis to pass the Stop Child Summer Act & help ensure our nation's kids aren't missing out on the vital nutrition they need to grow & learn." Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Jayapal Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Stop Selling Out Breastfeeding Mothers Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "Making sure children have year-round access to healthy meals is essential to setting them up for success. Proud to work with @RepSusanDavis to pass the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act & help ensure our nation's kids aren't missing out on the vital nutrition they need to grow & learn" Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses Secretary Azar on Providing Trauma Care for Children Affected by Trump Administration's Cruel Family Separation Policy Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Child Nutrition: Senator Murray and Representative Davis Introduce Legislation to Bring New Momentum to Fight Summer Hunger Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Every child across WA deserves a fair shot at success, starting with a home where they feel safe & secure--so proud to support these major investments, & will continue working to find federal solutions to help end the crisis of youth homelessness in WA." Sen.Patty Murray
July 13, 2018 HOMELESSNESS: Senator Murray Announces Major Investments in Critical Efforts to Combat Youth Homelessness in Snohomish County and Across Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
July 12, 2018 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Murray Calls Out Glaring Inaccuracies in Trump Health Secretary Azar's Testimony on Child Separation Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "Even after a court ruling, too many migrant kids who were needlessly separated from their families are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their parents. We will not stop watching. We will not stop holding you accountable. We will not forget." Sen.Patty Murray
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "After weeks & months of separation, some of the youngest kids being reunited w their families don't even recognize their parents. Make your voice heard that people in WA & across the country won't let this unthinkable action stand." Sen.Patty Murray
July 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Whitehouse Demands Judiciary Committee Hearing on Family Separation Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 9, 2018 Tweet - "This is unconscionable. President Trump, we have not forgotten about the thousands of children your Administration needlessly separated from their parents--& know that people in WA & across the country will not stop holding you accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
July 9, 2018 Tweet - "Until we know every single child is given the chance to be reunited with their parent, we cannot rest. #KeepFamiliesTogether" Sen.Patty Murray
July 5, 2018 Tweet - "The lack of high-quality, affordable child care is not just a kids issue, it impacts our entire economy. That's why we need #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
July 5, 2018 Tweet - "Everyone in Congress should agree: every family should be able to afford child care, and every child should have a high-quality early education so they can grow, learn, and thrive." Sen.Patty Murray
July 1, 2018 Tri-City Herald - Some in Congress Want to Keep Immigration Crisis Alive for Short-Term Gain Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 28, 2018 Building on the Momentum to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis, Senator Murray Announces Increased Investments in Early Learning Sen.Patty Murray
June 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissioner, FDA - Protect Children From Addictive Vaping Products Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 24, 2018 Tweet - "While I'm so grateful that there are millions of people across this country who adamantly refuse to buy into President Trump's hateful ruse, we cannot take this moment for granted--not for one second." Sen.Patty Murray
June 22, 2018 Tweet - "We need to keep pushing hard for answers from President Trump & @HHSGov about what will happen to the more than 2300 children already separated from their parents, like: Are they safe? Do their parents even know where they are? And when will these families be reunited?" Sen.Patty Murray
June 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azr, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Murray Demands Answers From Trump Health Secretary Azar on Safety, Reunification of Separated Children Sen.Patty Murray
June 21, 2018 Tweet - "Truth from @EverettHerald on Trump's family separation policy: "….what it was another attempt by Trump to leverage a situation to get what he wanted: acquiescence from Democrats & moderate Republicans in Congress to his terms on immigration reform…" Sen.Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 House Democrats Gather in Front of U.S. Capitol to Introduce Keep Families Together Act, Legislation to End Family Separation at the Border Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senator Murray, Cantwell Call for Senate Hearings on Trump Administration's Treatment of Migrant Children Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "People nationwide have have been watching the pain this forced family separation has caused so many innocent children and have begged President Trump to pick up the phone, sign a piece of paper--do whatever it takes to make it stop." Sen.Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "Don't think anybody is going to be your voice. Think "What am I going to do to be my own voice?" So proud to stand with the families, teachers, caregivers, and advocates who are making their voices heard on the need for #ChildCare4All. #movement4childcare" Sen.Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "We can only build the #movement4childcare when people tell their Representatives, "I'm not quitting, I'm going to be at your office every, and I'm going to bring all my friends and their kids." It takes a lot of time and energy, but together we can achieve #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Tweet - "NOW: I'm joining @DorrianWarren & grassroots activists from around the country to fight for #ChildCare4All. Join the #movement4childcare and watch our conversation here:" Sen.Patty Murray
June 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - "Where are the Girls?" Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 19, 2018 Tweet - "The moral hole that President Trump has been digging since the moment he declared his candidacy has reached a new low--and we cannot allow what has been become expected to become acceptable. What we are seeing being done right now, in our great country's name, is truly horrific." Sen.Patty Murray
June 18, 2018 Tweet - "Powerful words President Trump needs to hear: "Children need their parents, & children in families seeking refuge are especially vulnerable…(l)et us be a nation that values families & offers a promise that all people seeking safety will find it here"" Sen.Patty Murray
June 18, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump could choose to have empathy & show compassion to families fleeing traumatic crime & violence. He could choose to keep families together instead of ripping them apart. The reality is he simply chooses not to." Sen.Patty Murray
June 18, 2018 Tweet - "No matter your party, it should go w/o saying that detaining innocent kids & separating them from their families is beyond cruel. Now more than ever, we must make our voices heard to end this despicable treatment of families seeking to come to our country." Sen.Patty Murray
June 13, 2018 Tweet - "Finding and affording full-day #SummerCare puts added stress on working families. We need #ChildCare4All because every family deserves high-quality care that doesn't break the bank." Sen.Patty Murray
June 13, 2018 Tweet - "Finding and affording full-day #SummerCare puts added stress on working families. We need #ChildCare4All because every family deserves high-quality care that doesn't break the bank." Sen.Patty Murray
June 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Jayapal, Thompson, and Lofgren Lead 108 Lawmakers Urging Appropriators to Stop DHS from Separating Families Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 4, 2018 Letter to Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association of America - Reduce Smoking In Movies Geared Toward Children & Teens Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "Having access to high-quality child care can make all the difference for young parents trying to finish their degree. It's inspiring to see the good work happening at Oakland HS to ensure all students succeed." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't know about the current child care crisis, chances are you're not a parent crushed by climbing costs. Glad to talk to @BelReporter about how my #ChildCare4All bill will help make care more affordable, improve access to early learning, & improve worker pay & training" Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "I'll just keep saying it: families across the country are facing a child care crisis. This shouldn't be a partisan issue--and I'm going to keep doing everything to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. #movement4childcare" Sen.Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Fire Scott Lloyd Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 4, 2018 Letter to Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Shaheen - Funding of Juvenile Justice Programs Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à" Sen.Patty Murray
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