| Oct. 13, 2022
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Cantwell Statement on Social Security Rate Increase
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 29, 2022
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2022
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Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Kilmer Pushes Federal Government to Improve Services, Eliminate "Time Tax"
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2022
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Tweet - "Social Security has been a lifeline for Americans' retirement since it was signed into law 87 years ago. But Republicans have made clear that they want to gut Social Security--and will if they get the chance. We absolutely can't let them."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 17, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Urge Social Security Administration to Create Beneficiary Advocate Position
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "We need paid leave for all workers because it's crystal clear how many workers and families would benefit from it. RT if you agree the time to get this done is now."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Ask any parent or family who's needed paid leave but didn't have it and they'll tell you: paid leave is absolutely necessary for families and for our economy. I joined @PaidLeaveforAll and my colleagues today to continue the fight to get this done."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "In today's economy, quality, affordable child care for every working family isn't a "nice to have." It's a "must have." Let's get #BuildBackBetter passed."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "The problem: the cost of housing in WA state and across the country is too high. The solution: pass #BuildBackBetter, which will repair and build more affordable housing and help people across Washington state keep up with their rent and mortgage payments."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "To truly help working parents get back to work after this pandemic, we need to make sure they can find and afford child care. That's what #BuildBackBetter will do."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working hard to lower every day costs for families and build an economy that finally puts workers first. As we work to address inflation, #BuildBackBetter will help by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and so much more for working families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "We've made a lot of progress towards rebuilding our economy from the COVID-19 pandemic. But parents have made it clear: getting back to work means lowering their child care costs and making it easier to find. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter and get it done."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Family caregivers are a crucial part of helping older Americans & people with disabilities live their lives with the dignity & respect they deserve. #BuildBackBetter will help more people get caregiving services & help caregivers finally get the support they've earned. #NFCMonth"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "The pandemic made clearer than ever how urgently we must address health inequities. Developing a more diverse health workforce will help ensure our communities can get the care they need--& we can go further by building off the American Rescue Plan & passing #BuildBackBetter."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Happy birthday, @POTUS ! It's so refreshing to once again have a President who I know is fighting for families--especially those in WA state. Now, the Senate should act to deliver on his agenda and pass #BuildBackBetter."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act won't just help us address the climate crisis, it'll also create the opportunity for thousands of good-paying union jobs to produce clean energy through wind, solar, and more. Let's pass this bill and work towards electrifying everything!"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Apprenticeship programs are proven models that create good-paying job opportunities for people in Washington state and across the country--and #BuildBackBetter will help expand access to those opportunities for more students and workers. #NAW2021"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Finding and affording child care is holding working parents back. #BuildBackBetter will dramatically lower child care costs, increase the number of high quality providers, and finally pay child care workers the higher wages they deserve."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "From the start, I've made it absolutely clear: we need both the bipartisan infrastructure law and the #BuildBackBetter Act to give families, workers, and small businesses the opportunities they need to succeed. The Senate should vote on Build Back Better as soon as possible."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Tonight the House GOP leader made it clear he's for higher child care & health care costs for families, climate inaction, and an economy that only works for the super wealthy. Democrats disagree and that's why we're fighting to #BuildBackBetter."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Tweet - "No child should go without quality primary health care. #BuildBackBetter will lower health costs for families and Democrats won't stop there. #ChildHealthWeek"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help build an economy that truly works for everyone by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and more for families in Washington state and across the country. RT if you agree that we need to get this done."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "So many working parents can't find child care that's close to home--let alone affordable. The #BuildBackBetter plan would finally take steps to help increase the number of high-quality child care providers and lower costs for families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 15, 2021
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MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Oct. 14, 2021
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Oct. 14, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Graves Pushes Social Security Administration To Reopen Offices
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Jayapal and Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs to Immigrants
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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Senator Murray Statement on New CDC Eviction Moratorium
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2021
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Senator Murray, Representative DelBene, Western State Lawmakers Push for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 23, 2021
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Bilirakis And DelBene Bill Promises Seniors Access To Breakthrough Medical Products
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| June 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and the Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins House Colleagues Calling for President Bident to Extend and Strengthen CDC Eviction Moratorium
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Kuster, Burchett, Schrier, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Graduate Education More Affordable for Low-Income Students
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray Introduce Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, and the Hon. Cecilia Roues, Chair of the Council of Economic Affairs - Pascrell, Sewell Demand Data on GOP-led Termination of Unemployment Assistance
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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Khanna, Progressives Reintroduce Universal Health Care System at State Level
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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Jayapal and Meng Lead Lawmakers in Introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women And Children
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 28, 2021
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Senator Murray Statement on President Biden Removing the Hyde Amendment from the Proposed Budget
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 26, 2021
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Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 21, 2021
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Reps. Gomez, Schrier, and Hayes, Senators Coons and Brown Reintroduce Asset Act to Bolster Social Safety Net
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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Rep. Raskin Co-Introduces Historic Congressional Resolution to End Poverty
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Patty Murray, U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene Unveil Legislation to Support Sustainable Workplace Retirement Plans
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 17, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Jayapal Leads Democrats in Pushing Leadership to Go Big, Bold, and Fast in Next Package
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| May 9, 2021
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GOP Plan to Tie Food Stamps to Job Training Is Not "Reform'
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| April 30, 2021
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Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for the MLK Mixed Use Affordable Housing and Early Learning Center
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 30, 2021
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Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for Wadajir Residences & Souq
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. David Price, Chairman of the House subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for A Funding Increase for Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Cantwell, Colleagues Send Letter to Small Business Administration Urging Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal, Highlighting Critical Needs of Venues
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 16, 2021
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Larsen Announces Funeral Assistance for Washingtonians Who Have Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| April 14, 2021
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Strickland Engages with Constituents Across South Sound During District Work Period
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| April 12, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Visits Emergency Food Network, Touts Funding for Food Assistance Programs in American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| April 9, 2021
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Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Funding for Washington State Affordable Housing from the American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 8, 2021
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DelBene Announces Launch of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| April 2, 2021
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Strickland, Panetta, Young, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Military Hunger
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| April 2, 2021
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Strickland, Kim (NJ) Urge SBA & Treasury to Make Relief Aid Accessible to Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| March 31, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on President Biden's Infrastructure Plan
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| March 26, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Jayapal, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Deliver Recurring Payments for COVID Relief
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 19, 2021
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Newhouse Votes to Protect Central Washington Seniors
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| March 18, 2021
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Sánchez, DeLauro, González-Cólon, Schrier, Young Introduce Bipartisan Wise Investment in Children Act, Urge Congress to Expand Eligibility for WIC
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| March 16, 2021
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Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Provide Rental Assistance to Struggling Families Throughout the Pandemic
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| March 16, 2021
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DelBene Releases Updated COVID-19 Resource Guides to Help Navigate American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| March 12, 2021
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Senator Murray Secures Hundreds of Millions in Housing Assistance for Washington State in American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 12, 2021
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Larsen Provision to Save Aviation Jobs Included in American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| March 11, 2021
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Senator Murray Applauds President Biden Signing American Rescue Plan Into Law
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 10, 2021
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Strickland Highlights How the American Rescue Plan Could Mean Millions in Relief Aid for the South Sound (Video Included)
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| March 10, 2021
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Jayapal Votes for Relief That Puts Money in People's Pockets and Shots in People's Arms
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| March 6, 2021
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Senator Murray Secures Critical Relief for Washington State Families, Workers, and Communities in Major COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 1, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Lauds Passage Of American Rescue Plan Covid-19 Bill
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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