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Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I shared one story of a family in Washington state who relies on CHIP for the health care they need, here are 6 more from across the country (Special Character)" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "We can provide needed health coverage & care for 9 million kids, AND save $6 billion. Only thing stopping us is the delay from Republicans. We must act now." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "There are 60,000 children in WA who are insured through CHIP. Nine million families nationwide rely on it to help address the health needs of their children. Yet, it has taken over 102 days, & counting, to restore it. There is no excuse for this inaction. #SaveCHIP" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "It's been 100+ days since deadline to fund CHIP, but Republicans spent the last months of 2017 giving tax breaks to massive corporations & the wealthiest instead of taking care of the health needs of children and families." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "ICYMI: Nonpartisan CBO says finding a solution to fund CHIP and getting children the health care they need actually SAVES money." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "The GOP tax plan will cost 1000x more than it would to fund CHIP for 9 million children nationwide, and it's clearer than ever where Republicans' priorities lie." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "REMINDER: 9 million children have the health care they need covered through CHIP, and this Republican-led Congress let it run out of funding 102 days ago." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today I shared the story of Stella, a 5-year-old in WA born with spina bifida. She needs 5 catheters a day, new leg braces, multiple MRI scans a year. She is one of 60k WA kids who rely on CHIP for needed health care. Congress must #SaveCHIP for our families." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "By pushing partisan tax reform last year @GOP put massive corporations and the wealthiest ahead of making sure children and families have the health care they need. #ExtendCHIP" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Continued uncertainty on for a long term CHIP solution has already done a lot of harm for families, and I'm hopeful Republicans are finally ready to work with us to get this done." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Unfortunately Republicans spent a year punting on critical issues, so lots to do before 1/19 including: - Reauthorize CHIP funding - Pass the Dream Act - Undo President Trump's sabotage & lower health care costs… …the list could go on, but we only have so many characters." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2018 Tweet - "We must keep repeating this until they listen: Republicans shouldn't hold up children's health care in order to push through their partisan agenda." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2018 Tweet - "ICYMI: your daily reminder that it's been 93 DAYS since Republicans let funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program expire. Our kids need more than a temporary fix--we must come together to restore full funding for CHIP now." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: This Republican-controlled Congress spent the last months of the year giving tax breaks to massive corporations and the wealthiest instead of taking care of the health needs of children and families. It's past time for a solution to fund CHIP." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2017 Jayapal Statement on Passage of the GOP Continuing Resolution Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 21, 2017 Larsen Statement on Short-Term Continuing Resolution Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2017 Senator Murray Votes No on Short-Term Spending Bill: "Families Deserve Better" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017 In Rallying Call to Advocates, Senator Murray Highlights Urgent Need for Critical Investments in Child Care, Early Learning Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Affordable child care for all working families isn't just the right thing to do--it's a smart investment. #CostofCare17" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Too many families are struggling to afford child care. It's time for #ChildCare4All. #CostofCare17" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2017 Tweet - "Without CHIP, thousands & thousands of children in WA will be left to fend for themselves when they get sick or injured. That's not who we are, and it's beyond time to come together to reauthorize this critical program." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Extend CHIP Funding Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 7, 2017 Tweet - "Our child care professionals are too often underpaid and overworked. According to @amprog estimates, the Child Care for Working Families Act would increase pay by 26 percent for teachers & caregivers" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2017 Tweet - "It's been 2 months since Republicans allowed CHIP to expire, throwing care for millions of kids in WA & nationwide into question. It's beyond time to restore certainty for working families & renew CHIP's funding." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2017 Tweet - "We can no longer drag our feet while families worry if they'll be able to get their children the care they need--it's time for Republicans to get serious & work with us to reauthorize CHIP." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Duke, DHS Acting Secretary - Accept DACA Applications Delayed by Postal Service Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 10, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Eric D Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Provide Answers on its Interference with Health Care of Young Women in HHS Custody Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 9, 2017 Newhouse, GOP Members of Congress Urge Action on DACA Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Newhouse Statement on Extension of Children's Health Insurance Program, Community Health Center Fund, and Teaching Health Centers Rep. Dan Newhouse
Oct. 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Reauthorize CHIP Funding Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Oct. 12, 2017 In Seattle, Sen. Murray Unveils Bill Pushing Housing Authorities & School Districts to Coordinate to Support Homeless Students Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2017 Cantwell Applauds Committee Passage of Children's Health Insurance Bill Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 26, 2017 DelBene Calls for Clean Reauthorization of Home Visiting Program Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 26, 2017 Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents Through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 20, 2017 During Hunger Action Month, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Expand Summer Meals Program Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 15, 2017 Reed Seeks to Provide High-Quality, Affordable Child Care Options for More RI Families Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 14, 2017 Sen. Murray Introduces Bold, Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Bring Down Costs of Child Care in Washington State and Across the Country Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2017 DelBene Helps Introduce the Child Care for Working Families Act Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 12, 2017 Sen. Murray Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers, Provide Support for Homeless and Foster Students in Higher Education Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 7, 2017 Cantwell Highlights Importance of Children's Health Insurance Program, Calls for Increased Innovation to Streamline Access Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 5, 2017 Sen. Murray Vows to Work Toward Solution for DREAMers After President Trump Rescinds DACA Program Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2017 DACA Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 5, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - WA Delegation Condemn President Trump's Decision to End DACA; Call for Protecting Dreamers Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 22, 2017 Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration - Smoking Prevention in Youth Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 1, 2017 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Defense of DACA Program Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 21, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Tom Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Challenge Trump Administration Over Move to Slash Teen Pregnancy Prevention; Democrats Say Action "Short-Sighted," Will Make it Harder to Prevent Unintended Pregnancies Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 14, 2017 DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears House in Must-Pass Legislation Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 28, 2017 DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears Committee, Heads to Floor Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 27, 2017 Rep. Jayapal Releases Report on Disastrous Effects of Trumpcare on Children with Disabilities in Washington State Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 31, 2017 The Hill - Harsh U.S. Immigration Policies are Causing Mental, Social Harm to American Children Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I shared one story of a family in Washington state who relies on CHIP for the health care they need, here are 6 more from across the country (Special Character)" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "We can provide needed health coverage & care for 9 million kids, AND save $6 billion. Only thing stopping us is the delay from Republicans. We must act now." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "There are 60,000 children in WA who are insured through CHIP. Nine million families nationwide rely on it to help address the health needs of their children. Yet, it has taken over 102 days, & counting, to restore it. There is no excuse for this inaction. #SaveCHIP" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "It's been 100+ days since deadline to fund CHIP, but Republicans spent the last months of 2017 giving tax breaks to massive corporations & the wealthiest instead of taking care of the health needs of children and families." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 11, 2018 Tweet - "ICYMI: Nonpartisan CBO says finding a solution to fund CHIP and getting children the health care they need actually SAVES money." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "The GOP tax plan will cost 1000x more than it would to fund CHIP for 9 million children nationwide, and it's clearer than ever where Republicans' priorities lie." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "REMINDER: 9 million children have the health care they need covered through CHIP, and this Republican-led Congress let it run out of funding 102 days ago." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today I shared the story of Stella, a 5-year-old in WA born with spina bifida. She needs 5 catheters a day, new leg braces, multiple MRI scans a year. She is one of 60k WA kids who rely on CHIP for needed health care. Congress must #SaveCHIP for our families." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2018 Tweet - "By pushing partisan tax reform last year @GOP put massive corporations and the wealthiest ahead of making sure children and families have the health care they need. #ExtendCHIP" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Continued uncertainty on for a long term CHIP solution has already done a lot of harm for families, and I'm hopeful Republicans are finally ready to work with us to get this done." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Unfortunately Republicans spent a year punting on critical issues, so lots to do before 1/19 including: - Reauthorize CHIP funding - Pass the Dream Act - Undo President Trump's sabotage & lower health care costs… …the list could go on, but we only have so many characters." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2018 Tweet - "We must keep repeating this until they listen: Republicans shouldn't hold up children's health care in order to push through their partisan agenda." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2018 Tweet - "ICYMI: your daily reminder that it's been 93 DAYS since Republicans let funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program expire. Our kids need more than a temporary fix--we must come together to restore full funding for CHIP now." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: This Republican-controlled Congress spent the last months of the year giving tax breaks to massive corporations and the wealthiest instead of taking care of the health needs of children and families. It's past time for a solution to fund CHIP." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2017 Jayapal Statement on Passage of the GOP Continuing Resolution Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Dec. 21, 2017 Larsen Statement on Short-Term Continuing Resolution Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 21, 2017 Senator Murray Votes No on Short-Term Spending Bill: "Families Deserve Better" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017 In Rallying Call to Advocates, Senator Murray Highlights Urgent Need for Critical Investments in Child Care, Early Learning Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Affordable child care for all working families isn't just the right thing to do--it's a smart investment. #CostofCare17" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Too many families are struggling to afford child care. It's time for #ChildCare4All. #CostofCare17" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2017 Tweet - "Without CHIP, thousands & thousands of children in WA will be left to fend for themselves when they get sick or injured. That's not who we are, and it's beyond time to come together to reauthorize this critical program." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Extend CHIP Funding Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 7, 2017 Tweet - "Our child care professionals are too often underpaid and overworked. According to @amprog estimates, the Child Care for Working Families Act would increase pay by 26 percent for teachers & caregivers" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2017 Tweet - "It's been 2 months since Republicans allowed CHIP to expire, throwing care for millions of kids in WA & nationwide into question. It's beyond time to restore certainty for working families & renew CHIP's funding." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2017 Tweet - "We can no longer drag our feet while families worry if they'll be able to get their children the care they need--it's time for Republicans to get serious & work with us to reauthorize CHIP." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Duke, DHS Acting Secretary - Accept DACA Applications Delayed by Postal Service Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 10, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Eric D Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Provide Answers on its Interference with Health Care of Young Women in HHS Custody Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 9, 2017 Newhouse, GOP Members of Congress Urge Action on DACA Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Newhouse Statement on Extension of Children's Health Insurance Program, Community Health Center Fund, and Teaching Health Centers Rep.Dan Newhouse
Oct. 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Reauthorize CHIP Funding Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Oct. 12, 2017 In Seattle, Sen. Murray Unveils Bill Pushing Housing Authorities & School Districts to Coordinate to Support Homeless Students Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2017 Cantwell Applauds Committee Passage of Children's Health Insurance Bill Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 26, 2017 DelBene Calls for Clean Reauthorization of Home Visiting Program Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 26, 2017 Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents Through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 20, 2017 During Hunger Action Month, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Expand Summer Meals Program Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 15, 2017 Reed Seeks to Provide High-Quality, Affordable Child Care Options for More RI Families Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 14, 2017 Sen. Murray Introduces Bold, Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Bring Down Costs of Child Care in Washington State and Across the Country Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2017 DelBene Helps Introduce the Child Care for Working Families Act Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 12, 2017 Sen. Murray Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers, Provide Support for Homeless and Foster Students in Higher Education Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 7, 2017 Cantwell Highlights Importance of Children's Health Insurance Program, Calls for Increased Innovation to Streamline Access Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 5, 2017 Sen. Murray Vows to Work Toward Solution for DREAMers After President Trump Rescinds DACA Program Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2017 DACA Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 5, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - WA Delegation Condemn President Trump's Decision to End DACA; Call for Protecting Dreamers Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 22, 2017 Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration - Smoking Prevention in Youth Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 1, 2017 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Defense of DACA Program Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 21, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Tom Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Challenge Trump Administration Over Move to Slash Teen Pregnancy Prevention; Democrats Say Action "Short-Sighted," Will Make it Harder to Prevent Unintended Pregnancies Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 14, 2017 DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears House in Must-Pass Legislation Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 28, 2017 DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears Committee, Heads to Floor Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 27, 2017 Rep. Jayapal Releases Report on Disastrous Effects of Trumpcare on Children with Disabilities in Washington State Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 31, 2017 The Hill - Harsh U.S. Immigration Policies are Causing Mental, Social Harm to American Children Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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