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Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network- Levin Presses The Public Interest Network for Good-Faith Engagement in Unionization Process Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "So many small businesses have struggled during this pandemic--and it's not over yet. That's why I'm working to get small businesses in WA state and across the country additional federal support so they can keep their doors open and employees safe & healthy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Dept. of Commerce; Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council; Hon. Mitch Landrieu - Rep. Krishnamoorthi Leads 20 Members Of Congress In Letter On Using Infrastructure Bill To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Too many child care workers are underpaid and undervalued, often earning poverty wages--and Black women and women of color make up about 40% of these workers. Child care workers should be paid a living wage." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 15, 2022 Wicker, Merkley, Colleagues Seek to Lower Tax Burden for Public Service Nurses Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Our country needs more nurses. That's why @SenJeffMerkley and I introduced a bill to support our frontline health care workforce by putting more money in the pockets of people participating in a program that brings nursing professionals to underserved communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Letter Hon. Alexander Hoehn-Sairc, Chair US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Cantwell, Blumenthal Call for Consumer Product Safety Watchdog to Review Voluntary Safety Standards for Electric Space Heaters After Bronx Tragedy Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 10, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to choose between taking time off to recover from an incredibly infectious disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. A national paid sick leave policy is necessary--and it's more urgent now than ever." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Consumer Protection from Rising Gas, Home Heating, and Energy Costs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Workers across the country have made clear that they've had enough of low, unfair wages causing them to just barely scrape by. *All* workers deserve a livable wage--that's why we need to raise the federal minimum wage. #RaiseTheWage" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic means creating good-paying job opportunities. The American Rescue Plan helped keep businesses open and jobs intact--and the bipartisan infrastructure law will create new job opportunities across Washington state." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses are the backbone of WA state's economy. Getting them relief was one of my top priorities in the American Rescue Plan, & I'm proud that we've delivered billions of dollars in grants & loans to help businesses keep their doors open--& I'll keep working to do more." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Small Business Economic Health and Wellbeing Needs to Remain a Top Priority Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "To build back an economy that truly works for everyone, we can't leave anyone behind--& that absolutely includes workers with disabilities. In #BuildBackBetter, we're working to phase out discriminatory subminimum wage practices & ensure workers with disabilities are paid fairly." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair US Federal Trade Commission - Cantwell Calls on FTC to Investigate Allegations Facebook Misled Advertising Customers, Public on Platform Safety, Ad Reach Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "To workers & families across WA state & the country, you're not on your own--we're in this together. #BuildBackBetter will put money back into your pockets, lower costs, & create good-paying job opportunities." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021 DAVIS LEADS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES, MANUFACTURE MORE GOODS IN AMERICA Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - GAO Review of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Practices for Medical Products Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "We must do more to ensure that people with disabilities can live independently, are paid fair wages in competitive, integrated employment, & more. As we build back from this pandemic, I'm working to ensure we come back stronger and fairer for us all. #IDPWD2021" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2021 Senator Cantwell Delivers Opening Statements at Commerce Committee Executive Session and Nominations Hearing Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 27, 2021 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." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2021 Tweet - "This grant funding is going to go a long way towards strengthening Washington state's infrastructure and creating good job opportunities. https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/24624-sen-murray-announces-60m-in-federal-infrastructure-grants-for-washington-state/" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Replenish the Small Business Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Cantwell Cheers Inclusion of Local Journalism Support in Build Back Better Package Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 16, 2021 Senator Murray Announces $1 Million to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Western Washington Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2021 Column - Democrats Are Raising Taxes on Working Americans, Again Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 6, 2021 Cantwell Secures Inclusion of Bill to Boost Minority Business Development in Infrastructure Package Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 4, 2021 Committee Approves Six Bills and Three Nominations Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 3, 2021 Senate HELP Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Improve Suicide Prevention, Protect Pregnant Workers, and Support People with Disabilities Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2021 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Questioning the Department of Labor on Sustainable Investing Plans Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 29, 2021 Jayapal, Gillibrand, and Luján Re-Introduce National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Alongside National Domestic Workers Alliance Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 26, 2021 Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Women's Retirement Security Sen. Patty Murray
July 23, 2021 Murray on 12-Year Anniversary Since Last Minimum Wage Increase: "Workers Deserve Better, and Congress Must Deliver" Sen. Patty Murray
July 23, 2021 Larsen: American WINGS Act Gives High School Students STEM Skills to Soar Rep. Rick Larsen
July 22, 2021 At Hearing, Murray Urges Action to Protect Workers' Right to Organize Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2021 Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce" Rep. Rick Larsen
Date Title Politician
Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network- Levin Presses The Public Interest Network for Good-Faith Engagement in Unionization Process Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "So many small businesses have struggled during this pandemic--and it's not over yet. That's why I'm working to get small businesses in WA state and across the country additional federal support so they can keep their doors open and employees safe & healthy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Dept. of Commerce; Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council; Hon. Mitch Landrieu - Rep. Krishnamoorthi Leads 20 Members Of Congress In Letter On Using Infrastructure Bill To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Too many child care workers are underpaid and undervalued, often earning poverty wages--and Black women and women of color make up about 40% of these workers. Child care workers should be paid a living wage." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 15, 2022 Wicker, Merkley, Colleagues Seek to Lower Tax Burden for Public Service Nurses Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Our country needs more nurses. That's why @SenJeffMerkley and I introduced a bill to support our frontline health care workforce by putting more money in the pockets of people participating in a program that brings nursing professionals to underserved communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Letter Hon. Alexander Hoehn-Sairc, Chair US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Cantwell, Blumenthal Call for Consumer Product Safety Watchdog to Review Voluntary Safety Standards for Electric Space Heaters After Bronx Tragedy Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 10, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to choose between taking time off to recover from an incredibly infectious disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. A national paid sick leave policy is necessary--and it's more urgent now than ever." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Consumer Protection from Rising Gas, Home Heating, and Energy Costs Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Workers across the country have made clear that they've had enough of low, unfair wages causing them to just barely scrape by. *All* workers deserve a livable wage--that's why we need to raise the federal minimum wage. #RaiseTheWage" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic means creating good-paying job opportunities. The American Rescue Plan helped keep businesses open and jobs intact--and the bipartisan infrastructure law will create new job opportunities across Washington state." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses are the backbone of WA state's economy. Getting them relief was one of my top priorities in the American Rescue Plan, & I'm proud that we've delivered billions of dollars in grants & loans to help businesses keep their doors open--& I'll keep working to do more." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Small Business Economic Health and Wellbeing Needs to Remain a Top Priority Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "To build back an economy that truly works for everyone, we can't leave anyone behind--& that absolutely includes workers with disabilities. In #BuildBackBetter, we're working to phase out discriminatory subminimum wage practices & ensure workers with disabilities are paid fairly." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair US Federal Trade Commission - Cantwell Calls on FTC to Investigate Allegations Facebook Misled Advertising Customers, Public on Platform Safety, Ad Reach Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "To workers & families across WA state & the country, you're not on your own--we're in this together. #BuildBackBetter will put money back into your pockets, lower costs, & create good-paying job opportunities." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021 DAVIS LEADS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES, MANUFACTURE MORE GOODS IN AMERICA Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - GAO Review of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Practices for Medical Products Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "We must do more to ensure that people with disabilities can live independently, are paid fair wages in competitive, integrated employment, & more. As we build back from this pandemic, I'm working to ensure we come back stronger and fairer for us all. #IDPWD2021" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2021 Senator Cantwell Delivers Opening Statements at Commerce Committee Executive Session and Nominations Hearing Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 27, 2021 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." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2021 Tweet - "This grant funding is going to go a long way towards strengthening Washington state's infrastructure and creating good job opportunities. https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/24624-sen-murray-announces-60m-in-federal-infrastructure-grants-for-washington-state/" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Replenish the Small Business Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Cantwell Cheers Inclusion of Local Journalism Support in Build Back Better Package Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 16, 2021 Senator Murray Announces $1 Million to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Western Washington Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2021 Column - Democrats Are Raising Taxes on Working Americans, Again Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 6, 2021 Cantwell Secures Inclusion of Bill to Boost Minority Business Development in Infrastructure Package Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 4, 2021 Committee Approves Six Bills and Three Nominations Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 3, 2021 Senate HELP Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Improve Suicide Prevention, Protect Pregnant Workers, and Support People with Disabilities Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2021 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Questioning the Department of Labor on Sustainable Investing Plans Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 29, 2021 Jayapal, Gillibrand, and Luján Re-Introduce National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Alongside National Domestic Workers Alliance Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 26, 2021 Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Women's Retirement Security Sen.Patty Murray
July 23, 2021 Murray on 12-Year Anniversary Since Last Minimum Wage Increase: "Workers Deserve Better, and Congress Must Deliver" Sen.Patty Murray
July 23, 2021 Larsen: American WINGS Act Gives High School Students STEM Skills to Soar Rep.Rick Larsen
July 22, 2021 At Hearing, Murray Urges Action to Protect Workers' Right to Organize Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2021 Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce" Rep.Rick Larsen
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