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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 - "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 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 Tweet - "Far too many working families are struggling to find quality child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act will bring high quality, affordable child care to those who need it the most." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "#ChildCare4All is not only the right thing to do for working families, but it's a smart investment for our children, our future, and our economy." 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 Maternal Mortality: Senator Murray Applauds Progress as Investments to Protect Mothers Move Toward Passage, Commits to Continue Work 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 - "As a mother & a grandmother, it's hard to fathom the anguish of being separated from your child without a goodbye or without knowing where they are. I'm going to keep demanding answers & keep doing all I can to hold the Trump Administration accountable." 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. 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. 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
Sept. 3, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Labor Day 2018 Sen. Maria Cantwell
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. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: There are still 539 children currently in federal custody after being separated from their parents at our southern border. It's shameful that President Trump & his administration are in more of a rush to confirm judges than to reunite the families they ripped apart." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." 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. 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. 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
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I recently sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss our nation's child care crisis, because every parent should be able to go to work knowing their child is safe, and every child should deserves to be set up for success. Watch our conversation here:" 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 - "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 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 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 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 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding 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 Child Nutrition: Senator Murray and Representative Davis Introduce Legislation to Bring New Momentum to Fight Summer Hunger Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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 22, 2018 Tweet - "There just are no words. Everyone should stop & read this important story about the continued impact of President Trump's shameful family separation policy. We need to keep raising our voices to bring an end to this disgrace." Sen. Patty Murray
July 21, 2018 Tweet - "There are 2.1 million single mothers in college today, but only 8% of them will finish their degree within six years. These women work hard to provide a better life for their children, but often face insurmountable barriers to completing their education." 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 Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is comforting news for Yolany & her son, but there is much more we need to do for the thousands of migrant parents--including those detained in WA--who are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their kids." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" 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 17, 2018 Tweet - "It's so important that we continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable for the chaos and heartbreak it has caused for the thousands of children it has cruelly and needlessly separated from their parents." Sen. Patty Murray
July 16, 2018 Tweet - "Your daily reminder that after several weeks, thousands of young migrant kids are still needlessly sitting in detention centers on orders from the Trump Administration & are waiting for officials to finally reunite them w their parents. Thousands." 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 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 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Glaring Inaccuracies In HHS Secretary Azar's Testimony On Child Separation Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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 - "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
Date Title Politician
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 - "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 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 Tweet - "Far too many working families are struggling to find quality child care. The Child Care for Working Families Act will bring high quality, affordable child care to those who need it the most." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "#ChildCare4All is not only the right thing to do for working families, but it's a smart investment for our children, our future, and our economy." 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 Maternal Mortality: Senator Murray Applauds Progress as Investments to Protect Mothers Move Toward Passage, Commits to Continue Work 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 - "As a mother & a grandmother, it's hard to fathom the anguish of being separated from your child without a goodbye or without knowing where they are. I'm going to keep demanding answers & keep doing all I can to hold the Trump Administration accountable." 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. 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. 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
Sept. 3, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Labor Day 2018 Sen.Maria Cantwell
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. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: There are still 539 children currently in federal custody after being separated from their parents at our southern border. It's shameful that President Trump & his administration are in more of a rush to confirm judges than to reunite the families they ripped apart." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'll keep saying it: The Trump Admin should immediately reverse course on this heartless & dangerous policy that puts the health of mothers at risk. That's why I joined my colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act." 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. 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. 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
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "I recently sat down with @HeidiMurkoff to discuss our nation's child care crisis, because every parent should be able to go to work knowing their child is safe, and every child should deserves to be set up for success. Watch our conversation here:" 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 - "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 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 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 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 25, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding 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 Child Nutrition: Senator Murray and Representative Davis Introduce Legislation to Bring New Momentum to Fight Summer Hunger Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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 22, 2018 Tweet - "There just are no words. Everyone should stop & read this important story about the continued impact of President Trump's shameful family separation policy. We need to keep raising our voices to bring an end to this disgrace." Sen.Patty Murray
July 21, 2018 Tweet - "There are 2.1 million single mothers in college today, but only 8% of them will finish their degree within six years. These women work hard to provide a better life for their children, but often face insurmountable barriers to completing their education." 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 Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is comforting news for Yolany & her son, but there is much more we need to do for the thousands of migrant parents--including those detained in WA--who are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their kids." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" 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 17, 2018 Tweet - "It's so important that we continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable for the chaos and heartbreak it has caused for the thousands of children it has cruelly and needlessly separated from their parents." Sen.Patty Murray
July 16, 2018 Tweet - "Your daily reminder that after several weeks, thousands of young migrant kids are still needlessly sitting in detention centers on orders from the Trump Administration & are waiting for officials to finally reunite them w their parents. Thousands." 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 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 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Glaring Inaccuracies In HHS Secretary Azar's Testimony On Child Separation Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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 - "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
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