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Sept. 13, 2018 Murray Reintroduces Bill to Address Retirement Gap, Bolster Women's Financial Security Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member, the Hon. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and the Hon. Collin Peterson - House Dems Oppose Restricting Access to SNAP Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member, Representative Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Representative Collin Peterson, Ranking Member - Environmental Concerns in Farm Bill Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see employers looking for innovative approaches to help workers save for retirement while managing student debt. We need to discuss more ideas like this that give people better options for planning for the future." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Top Democrats: CMS Rule Undermines Home Care Workers, Jeopardizes Quality of Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "As we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, we cannot forget that these immensely successful programs are under siege. President Trump and Republicans have sought to sabotage Medicaid, slash Medicare, and reduce access to life-saving care. Not on our watch." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "53 years ago this week, President Johnson signed #Medicare and #Medicaid into law, helping millions to afford the care they need, no matter their age or income. We have an obligation to uphold that promise and protect these programs, which insure over 100 million people." Sen. Patty Murray
June 25, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 21, 2018 Newhouse Statement on House Passage of Farm Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 20, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Chairman Crowley and Reps. Larson, Davis, Cummings, Beyer, and Moore Call on President Trump to Stop Closing Social Security Field Offices Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 21, 2018 Tweet - "Most people participating in SNAP who can work, already do. The newly proposed farm bill merely extends existing restrictions to more vulnerable & tightly squeezed individuals" good read on the House Republican Farm Bill's pitfalls for WA families" Sen. Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Threats to SNAP Program Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "Remember just months ago when Republicans in Congress jammed through a massive giveaway to the wealthiest families & corporations? Now many of the same lawmakers are working to cut vital investments to SNAP that help provide food to families in need" Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to Mr. Donald J. Trump, President - Revoke Recent Executive Order on Poverty Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
April 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - DelBene Urges CMS to Support Shift to Value-based Health Care Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 12, 2018 Larsen Fights to Protect Senior Services from Reckless Budget Behavior Rep. Rick Larsen
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman Crowley Demands Increased Funding for Social Security in Government Funding Bill Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 15, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on 340B Sen. Patty Murray
March 6, 2018 Powered by Tens of Thousands of Voices from Washington State & Nationwide, Early Childhood Education Advocates Join Senator Murray to Deliver Petitions, Push for Expanded Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2018 Murray Introduces Bill to Strengthen Social Security with Updates for Modern Workforce Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary DeVos made it clear in her confirmation hearing that she didn't understand an important federal law protecting students with disabilities, and this latest move shows that she hasn't made much progress since." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The Harvest Box idea isn't finding much Republican support, though we expect his budget proposal to cut SNAP by some 30 percent will. You'll find it filed under: "Someone's got to pay for those huge tax cuts.'" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018 Tweet - "…it's not the content of the box that bothers us as much as the context. Like many things Trump, this plan has fear at its core -- fear that food stamp fraud is rampant and that somewhere some undeserving person may be getting something for free." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The House vote to undermine the #ADA is a vote to undermine the civil rights of millions of people with disabilities." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "This anti-civil rights bill is misguided, harmful, and an embarrassing step backwards for disability rights and protections. #ADA" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Fantastic news this evening. U.S District Court sides with student with disabilities because every student has the right to an education, no matter how they learn #Endrew" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 6, 2018 Hearing of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Exploring the "Gig Economy' and the Future of Retirement Savings Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018 Tweet - "NOW: I'm speaking at @SenatorEnzi's hearing on the future of retirement. The gig economy highlights an ongoing trend of eroding benefits for workers, and the urgent need to help our families plan for retirement." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018 Hearing of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Exploring the 'Gig Economy' and the Future of Retirement Savings Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Chairman Crowley, Ranking Member Larson Lead Letter Urging President Trump to Support Increased Funding for the Social Security Administration Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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. 30, 2018 Tweet - "When President Trump asks "How's your 401k?" does he know nearly half our families don't have a retirement account? We need solutions to help them plan for the future, not empty words. #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's Ag Secretary think SNAP recipients should work more--does he realize SNAP feeds around 30 million children a month?" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Eric D. Hargan, Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary, HHS - Unprecedented, Harmful Medicaid Changes Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Half the families in this country don't have a 401k. We need real retirement solutions, not exaggerated claims that overlook half the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "But about half of American households have no retirement savings, and many more are unable to save as much as experts say they'll need." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 1, 2018 Issue Position: Medicare Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House - Don't Count on Us to Fix the PAYGO Problem You've Created with the GOP's Tax Bill Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2017 Cantwell Warns the GOP Tax Bill Will Harm Affordable Housing Efforts, Leave Working Families in the Rain Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 28, 2017 Tweet - "Despite no new evidence & ignoring people across country speaking out, President Trump has once again delayed critical protections for millions of retirees." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2017 Tweet - "Democrats have repeatedly warned Labor @SecretaryAcosta that further delay would weaken protections, cause confusion, & harm Americans saving for retirement." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Democratic Vice Ranking Members Call for Bipartisan, Bicameral Investigation into the Equifax Data Breach Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 28, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives - Members of Congress to Reject Cuts to Safety Net Hospitals Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Thomas E. Prices, M.D., Secretary of the HHS - Maximum Possible Funding for LIHEAP in the Coming Winter Season Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 9, 2017 Murray Statement on Reports Trump Administration to Delay Critical Protections for Retirees Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2017 Cantwell Introduces Legislation to Unleash the Bargaining Power of Seniors for a Better Deal on Prescription Drug Costs Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 25, 2017 House Passes DelBene Bill Expanding Access to Home Dialysis Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Senator Lamar Alexander, and Senator Orrin Hatch - Senate Dems Urge GOP Leaders to Use the Extra Time to Hold Public Hearings So Senators Can Hear Concerns Directly from the Key Stakeholders & Experts, like Medical and Patient Groups, Insurance Companies & More Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 13, 2018 Murray Reintroduces Bill to Address Retirement Gap, Bolster Women's Financial Security Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member, the Hon. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and the Hon. Collin Peterson - House Dems Oppose Restricting Access to SNAP Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Letter to Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member, Representative Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Representative Collin Peterson, Ranking Member - Environmental Concerns in Farm Bill Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see employers looking for innovative approaches to help workers save for retirement while managing student debt. We need to discuss more ideas like this that give people better options for planning for the future." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Top Democrats: CMS Rule Undermines Home Care Workers, Jeopardizes Quality of Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "As we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, we cannot forget that these immensely successful programs are under siege. President Trump and Republicans have sought to sabotage Medicaid, slash Medicare, and reduce access to life-saving care. Not on our watch." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "53 years ago this week, President Johnson signed #Medicare and #Medicaid into law, helping millions to afford the care they need, no matter their age or income. We have an obligation to uphold that promise and protect these programs, which insure over 100 million people." Sen.Patty Murray
June 25, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 21, 2018 Newhouse Statement on House Passage of Farm Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 20, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Chairman Crowley and Reps. Larson, Davis, Cummings, Beyer, and Moore Call on President Trump to Stop Closing Social Security Field Offices Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 21, 2018 Tweet - "Most people participating in SNAP who can work, already do. The newly proposed farm bill merely extends existing restrictions to more vulnerable & tightly squeezed individuals" good read on the House Republican Farm Bill's pitfalls for WA families" Sen.Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Threats to SNAP Program Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "Remember just months ago when Republicans in Congress jammed through a massive giveaway to the wealthiest families & corporations? Now many of the same lawmakers are working to cut vital investments to SNAP that help provide food to families in need" Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018 Letter to Mr. Donald J. Trump, President - Revoke Recent Executive Order on Poverty Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
April 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - DelBene Urges CMS to Support Shift to Value-based Health Care Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 12, 2018 Larsen Fights to Protect Senior Services from Reckless Budget Behavior Rep.Rick Larsen
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman Crowley Demands Increased Funding for Social Security in Government Funding Bill Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 15, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on 340B Sen.Patty Murray
March 6, 2018 Powered by Tens of Thousands of Voices from Washington State & Nationwide, Early Childhood Education Advocates Join Senator Murray to Deliver Petitions, Push for Expanded Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2018 Murray Introduces Bill to Strengthen Social Security with Updates for Modern Workforce Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary DeVos made it clear in her confirmation hearing that she didn't understand an important federal law protecting students with disabilities, and this latest move shows that she hasn't made much progress since." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The Harvest Box idea isn't finding much Republican support, though we expect his budget proposal to cut SNAP by some 30 percent will. You'll find it filed under: "Someone's got to pay for those huge tax cuts.'" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018 Tweet - "…it's not the content of the box that bothers us as much as the context. Like many things Trump, this plan has fear at its core -- fear that food stamp fraud is rampant and that somewhere some undeserving person may be getting something for free." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The House vote to undermine the #ADA is a vote to undermine the civil rights of millions of people with disabilities." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2018 Tweet - "This anti-civil rights bill is misguided, harmful, and an embarrassing step backwards for disability rights and protections. #ADA" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Fantastic news this evening. U.S District Court sides with student with disabilities because every student has the right to an education, no matter how they learn #Endrew" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 6, 2018 Hearing of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Exploring the "Gig Economy' and the Future of Retirement Savings Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018 Tweet - "NOW: I'm speaking at @SenatorEnzi's hearing on the future of retirement. The gig economy highlights an ongoing trend of eroding benefits for workers, and the urgent need to help our families plan for retirement." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018 Hearing of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Exploring the 'Gig Economy' and the Future of Retirement Savings Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 5, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Chairman Crowley, Ranking Member Larson Lead Letter Urging President Trump to Support Increased Funding for the Social Security Administration Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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. 30, 2018 Tweet - "When President Trump asks "How's your 401k?" does he know nearly half our families don't have a retirement account? We need solutions to help them plan for the future, not empty words. #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 25, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's Ag Secretary think SNAP recipients should work more--does he realize SNAP feeds around 30 million children a month?" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Eric D. Hargan, Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary, HHS - Unprecedented, Harmful Medicaid Changes Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Half the families in this country don't have a 401k. We need real retirement solutions, not exaggerated claims that overlook half the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "But about half of American households have no retirement savings, and many more are unable to save as much as experts say they'll need." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 1, 2018 Issue Position: Medicare Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House - Don't Count on Us to Fix the PAYGO Problem You've Created with the GOP's Tax Bill Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2017 Cantwell Warns the GOP Tax Bill Will Harm Affordable Housing Efforts, Leave Working Families in the Rain Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 28, 2017 Tweet - "Despite no new evidence & ignoring people across country speaking out, President Trump has once again delayed critical protections for millions of retirees." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2017 Tweet - "Democrats have repeatedly warned Labor @SecretaryAcosta that further delay would weaken protections, cause confusion, & harm Americans saving for retirement." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Democratic Vice Ranking Members Call for Bipartisan, Bicameral Investigation into the Equifax Data Breach Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 28, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives - Members of Congress to Reject Cuts to Safety Net Hospitals Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Thomas E. Prices, M.D., Secretary of the HHS - Maximum Possible Funding for LIHEAP in the Coming Winter Season Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 9, 2017 Murray Statement on Reports Trump Administration to Delay Critical Protections for Retirees Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2017 Cantwell Introduces Legislation to Unleash the Bargaining Power of Seniors for a Better Deal on Prescription Drug Costs Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 25, 2017 House Passes DelBene Bill Expanding Access to Home Dialysis Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Senator Lamar Alexander, and Senator Orrin Hatch - Senate Dems Urge GOP Leaders to Use the Extra Time to Hold Public Hearings So Senators Can Hear Concerns Directly from the Key Stakeholders & Experts, like Medical and Patient Groups, Insurance Companies & More Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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