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May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018
In Huge Win for Military Families, Senator Murray Applauds Passage of Sweeping Legislation to Improve Veterans' Care, Which Includes Her Provision to Expand VA's Caregiver Support Program -- Bill Now Heads to President's Desk
Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2018
Tweet - "Heading to the Senate floor to vote in favor of expanding the popular @DeptVetAffairs Caregiver Support Program to ensure veterans of all eras & their caregivers have the support they need to live & thrive"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "The Caregiver program is a game-changer for the approx 5.5 million people people who have put their lives on hold to care for a loved one who returned from service with illness or injury, and I'm urging my colleagues to support this critically important program."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 18, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Intention to Nominate Robert Wilkie to be Next VA Secretary
Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018
Tweet - "We have made a promise to veterans that in exchange for risking their lives to defend our democracy, we will take care of them. By maintaining a viable, government-run & veteran-focused system such as the VA, we keep our promise to those who have served"
Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018
Tweet - "The lack of scrutiny that President Trump gave his most recent VA Secretary nominee is an insult to the millions of veterans who deserve a serious and strong leader who is ready on day one to bring this agency up to what is expected by all Americans."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Dr. Jackson's Withdrawal from Consideration to be Next VA Secretary
Sen. Patty Murray
April 17, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Meeting with VA Secretary Nominee, Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, M.D.
Sen. Patty Murray
April 16, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Veterans with Disabilities Student Loan Relief Announcement
Sen. Patty Murray
March 30, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - As President Trump Looks to Replace VA Secretary, Senator Murray Makes it Clear What it Will Take to Get Her Vote for His Nominee
Sen. Patty Murray
March 22, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development & Related Agencies and the Hon. David Price, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, & Related Agencies - Congressman Al Green's Statement on Funding for Homeless Veteran Supportive Housing
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of VA - Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Our military caregivers do more than provide vital care--they make it possible for the men & women who sacrificed for our country to live healthy, independent lives. We should be doing everything we can to support them."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to visit Shoreline's Compass Veterans Center today & see their efforts to ensure our veterans have the resources they need to feel safe and get back on track--it's the least we can do to honor their sacrifice."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Funding For Homeless Veterans
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to Michael Shores, Director of Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs - Limiting Caregiver Support Services
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Call For Details On President Trump's Joint Action Plan To Address High Veteran Suicide Rates
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans refused to include community health centers, which serve 300,000 veterans, on the last spending bill. We need to fix this now."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Pass Vietnam Veterans Legislation
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Urges VA Secretary to Immediately Clarify Future of Homeless Veteran Program
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Proud of our bipartisan efforts to strengthen and expand the Caregivers program so that veterans of all eras have the resources and support they need to live healthy, independent lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2017
VETERANS: Senator Murray Slams President Trump For Gutting Successful Program to Combat Veteran Homelessness
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2017
Statement for the Record, Senator Patty Murray Committee Consideration of of the Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2017
VETERANS: Sen. Murray Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation That Would Expand Caregiver Support Program
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2017
After Troubling Coverage Gap Discovered in VA Care, Senator Murray Introduces Fix to Better Serve Veterans with Newborn Babies Needing Emergency Transportation
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues to introduce the Military and Veterans Education Protection Act to close a loophole and ensure our veterans and our members of the military are not being taken advantage of by predatory for-profit colleges."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 6, 2017
Kilmer & Newhouse Bill to Fix Veterans Healthcare System Mismanagement Passes House
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 6, 2017
Kilmer & Newhouse Bill to Fix Veterans Healthcare System Mismanagement Passes House
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Nov. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Keeps Up Pressure on VA Secretary Shulkin to Uphold Protections Against For-Profit College Corruption Following Decision to Back Down From Blanket Ethics Waiver
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2017
Kilmer & Newhouse Bill to Fix Veterans Healthcare System Mismanagement Clears Key Committee
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 5, 2017
DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Veteran Employment
Rep. Suzan DelBene
Oct. 5, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Murray, Senate Colleagues Question Decision by VA Secretary Shulkin to Weaken Protections for Veterans from Predatory For-Profit Colleges and Ask for Immediate Suspension
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2017
Sen. Murray Urges Greater Accountability, Assistance for Veteran Suicide Prevention at Senate Hearing
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senators Urges VA Secretary Shulkin to Extend Coverage to Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 8, 2017
Senator Murray and Congressman Larsen Introduce Bill to Improve Transportation Services for Rural Veterans
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 8, 2017
Tester, Murray, Larsen, Thornberry Introduce Bill to Improve Transportation Services for Rural Veterans
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
VETERANS: Sen. Murray Applauds Big Step Forward on Effort to Expand G.I. Bill
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2017
Cantwell-sponsored Bill Expanding Education Opportunities for Veterans Heads to President's Desk
Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 14, 2017
DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears House in Must-Pass Legislation
Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 30, 2017
Sen. Murray Applauds Committee Passage of Measure to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Sen. Patty Murray
June 28, 2017
DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears Committee, Heads to Floor
Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 27, 2017
Tester and Senate Veterans Affairs' Committee Members Highlight Impact of Senate Health Care Plan on Veterans
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 17, 2017
Cantwell: Trumpcare Medicaid Cuts Hit Veterans in Every State
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 15, 2017
Larsen-Brownley Provision to Extend Fertility Coverage for Veterans Passes Appropriations Committee
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
June 7, 2017
VETERANS: At Oversight Hearing, Sen. Murray Urges VA Secretary to Reject Trump Administration's Efforts to Move VA Toward Privatization
Sen. Patty Murray
June 1, 2017
Letter to Chairman Jerry Moran and Ranking Member Brian Schatz, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterns Affairs, and Related Agencies - Fund Homeless Veteran Support Programs
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 30, 2017
Smith Statement Honoring Memorial Day
Rep. Adam Smith
Date
Title
Politician
May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018
In Huge Win for Military Families, Senator Murray Applauds Passage of Sweeping Legislation to Improve Veterans' Care, Which Includes Her Provision to Expand VA's Caregiver Support Program -- Bill Now Heads to President's Desk
Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2018
Tweet - "Heading to the Senate floor to vote in favor of expanding the popular @DeptVetAffairs Caregiver Support Program to ensure veterans of all eras & their caregivers have the support they need to live & thrive"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "The Caregiver program is a game-changer for the approx 5.5 million people people who have put their lives on hold to care for a loved one who returned from service with illness or injury, and I'm urging my colleagues to support this critically important program."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 18, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Intention to Nominate Robert Wilkie to be Next VA Secretary
Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018
Tweet - "We have made a promise to veterans that in exchange for risking their lives to defend our democracy, we will take care of them. By maintaining a viable, government-run & veteran-focused system such as the VA, we keep our promise to those who have served"
Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018
Tweet - "The lack of scrutiny that President Trump gave his most recent VA Secretary nominee is an insult to the millions of veterans who deserve a serious and strong leader who is ready on day one to bring this agency up to what is expected by all Americans."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Dr. Jackson's Withdrawal from Consideration to be Next VA Secretary
Sen.Patty Murray
April 17, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Meeting with VA Secretary Nominee, Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, M.D.
Sen.Patty Murray
April 16, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Veterans with Disabilities Student Loan Relief Announcement
Sen.Patty Murray
March 30, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - As President Trump Looks to Replace VA Secretary, Senator Murray Makes it Clear What it Will Take to Get Her Vote for His Nominee
Sen.Patty Murray
March 22, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development & Related Agencies and the Hon. David Price, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, & Related Agencies - Congressman Al Green's Statement on Funding for Homeless Veteran Supportive Housing
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of VA - Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Our military caregivers do more than provide vital care--they make it possible for the men & women who sacrificed for our country to live healthy, independent lives. We should be doing everything we can to support them."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to visit Shoreline's Compass Veterans Center today & see their efforts to ensure our veterans have the resources they need to feel safe and get back on track--it's the least we can do to honor their sacrifice."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Funding For Homeless Veterans
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to Michael Shores, Director of Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs - Limiting Caregiver Support Services
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Call For Details On President Trump's Joint Action Plan To Address High Veteran Suicide Rates
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans refused to include community health centers, which serve 300,000 veterans, on the last spending bill. We need to fix this now."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Pass Vietnam Veterans Legislation
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Urges VA Secretary to Immediately Clarify Future of Homeless Veteran Program
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Proud of our bipartisan efforts to strengthen and expand the Caregivers program so that veterans of all eras have the resources and support they need to live healthy, independent lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2017
VETERANS: Senator Murray Slams President Trump For Gutting Successful Program to Combat Veteran Homelessness
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2017
Statement for the Record, Senator Patty Murray Committee Consideration of of the Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2017
VETERANS: Sen. Murray Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation That Would Expand Caregiver Support Program
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2017
After Troubling Coverage Gap Discovered in VA Care, Senator Murray Introduces Fix to Better Serve Veterans with Newborn Babies Needing Emergency Transportation
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues to introduce the Military and Veterans Education Protection Act to close a loophole and ensure our veterans and our members of the military are not being taken advantage of by predatory for-profit colleges."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 6, 2017
Kilmer & Newhouse Bill to Fix Veterans Healthcare System Mismanagement Passes House
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 6, 2017
Kilmer & Newhouse Bill to Fix Veterans Healthcare System Mismanagement Passes House
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Nov. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Keeps Up Pressure on VA Secretary Shulkin to Uphold Protections Against For-Profit College Corruption Following Decision to Back Down From Blanket Ethics Waiver
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2017
Kilmer & Newhouse Bill to Fix Veterans Healthcare System Mismanagement Clears Key Committee
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 5, 2017
DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Veteran Employment
Rep.Suzan DelBene
Oct. 5, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Murray, Senate Colleagues Question Decision by VA Secretary Shulkin to Weaken Protections for Veterans from Predatory For-Profit Colleges and Ask for Immediate Suspension
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2017
Sen. Murray Urges Greater Accountability, Assistance for Veteran Suicide Prevention at Senate Hearing
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senators Urges VA Secretary Shulkin to Extend Coverage to Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 8, 2017
Senator Murray and Congressman Larsen Introduce Bill to Improve Transportation Services for Rural Veterans
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 8, 2017
Tester, Murray, Larsen, Thornberry Introduce Bill to Improve Transportation Services for Rural Veterans
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
VETERANS: Sen. Murray Applauds Big Step Forward on Effort to Expand G.I. Bill
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2017
Cantwell-sponsored Bill Expanding Education Opportunities for Veterans Heads to President's Desk
Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 14, 2017
DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears House in Must-Pass Legislation
Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 30, 2017
Sen. Murray Applauds Committee Passage of Measure to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Sen.Patty Murray
June 28, 2017
DelBene's Fix for Survivors of Child Abuse Clears Committee, Heads to Floor
Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 27, 2017
Tester and Senate Veterans Affairs' Committee Members Highlight Impact of Senate Health Care Plan on Veterans
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 17, 2017
Cantwell: Trumpcare Medicaid Cuts Hit Veterans in Every State
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 15, 2017
Larsen-Brownley Provision to Extend Fertility Coverage for Veterans Passes Appropriations Committee
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
June 7, 2017
VETERANS: At Oversight Hearing, Sen. Murray Urges VA Secretary to Reject Trump Administration's Efforts to Move VA Toward Privatization
Sen.Patty Murray
June 1, 2017
Letter to Chairman Jerry Moran and Ranking Member Brian Schatz, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterns Affairs, and Related Agencies - Fund Homeless Veteran Support Programs
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 30, 2017
Smith Statement Honoring Memorial Day
Rep.Adam Smith
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