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Date	Title	Politician
March 10, 2022	Tweet - "Our nation's budget is about our values, so I always work to make sure we spend federal dollars on things that will make life better for working people in WA state. That's what my job is--& it's what I fought to do in the bipartisan government funding bill."	Sen. Patty Murray
March 10, 2022	Larsen Applauds House Passage of Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Package	Rep. Rick Larsen
March 9, 2022	Jayapal Votes for Massive Domestic Spending Bill, Ukraine Aid and Against Pentagon Waste	Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 9, 2022	Omnibus Includes Provision to Protect Kids and Families from Unregulated Synthetic Nicotine Products	Sen. Patty Murray
March 4, 2022	Tweet - "I'm glad the Biden Administration heeded our call in Congress to designate Ukraine for TPS. This is absolutely the right move to protect the Ukrainian people in Washington state and across our country while this unprovoked war continues."	Sen. Patty Murray
March 3, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Calling Attention to the Worsening Refugee Crisis in Ukraine	Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 3, 2022	Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students	Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 2, 2022	Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education -	Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 2, 2022	Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits	Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians	Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022	The Hill - The American Rescue Plan Worked	Rep. Marilyn Strickland
Feb. 22, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Pledge for a Replenishment in the Global Fund	Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 17, 2022	Letter to Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice-Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Van Hollen, Peters Call for $3 Million in Funding for PAWS Act	Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 1, 2022	Senator Murray Pushes for Swift Confirmation of Shalanda Young for OMB Director	Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Allred, Bourdeaux, O'Halleran Urge President Biden to Include Robust Investment in Critical Election Infrastructure in 2023 Budget	Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Jan. 27, 2022	Tweet - "This is an important step in the right direction that I pushed for in our defense spending bill, and it's good to see @POTUS build on that work. I'm going to keep working to end sexual harassment and assault in our military and get survivors the resources they need."	Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2022	Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs	Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 12, 2022	Tweet - "Providing TPS for our neighbors in Central America will save lives and it's the right thing to do, but it will also help build stability in the region during an incredibly challenging time. I'm urging the administration to take action immediately."	Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021	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	Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 9, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021	Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate"	Sen. Patty Murray
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. 23, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021	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"	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021	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!"	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021	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"	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021	CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal	Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 18, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021	Tweet - "No child should go without quality primary health care. #BuildBackBetter will lower health costs for families and Democrats won't stop there. #ChildHealthWeek"	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021	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."	Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2021	MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal	Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 4, 2021	Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Upton, House Republicans Request Full and Transparent Appraisal of Democrats' Partisan Spending Package	Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 3, 2021	Letter to Phillip L. Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office - Armstrong Joins Request for CBO Report on Impacts of Democrats' Agenda	Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 29, 2021	Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000	Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 27, 2021	Letter to Ms. Gayle Smith, Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security Senator, and Mr. Jeremy Konydyk Executive Director, COVID-19 Task Force United States Agency for International Development-Markey and Rep. Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal	Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 26, 2021	Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Maria Cantwell, Hearing on the Build Back Better Bill	Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 25, 2021	Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, Hon. Richard Durbin, Majority Whip, Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Senate Finance Committee Chair - Permanent Solution to Debt Ceiling Crisis	Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 19, 2021	Cantwell Questions Nominee for National Park Director about Mount Rainier, Olympic National Parks	Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 15, 2021	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	Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 14, 2021	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	Rep. Kim Schrier, ...

Date	Title	Politician
March 10, 2022	Tweet - "Our nation's budget is about our values, so I always work to make sure we spend federal dollars on things that will make life better for working people in WA state. That's what my job is--& it's what I fought to do in the bipartisan government funding bill."	Sen.Patty Murray
March 10, 2022	Larsen Applauds House Passage of Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Package	Rep.Rick Larsen
March 9, 2022	Jayapal Votes for Massive Domestic Spending Bill, Ukraine Aid and Against Pentagon Waste	Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 9, 2022	Omnibus Includes Provision to Protect Kids and Families from Unregulated Synthetic Nicotine Products	Sen.Patty Murray
March 4, 2022	Tweet - "I'm glad the Biden Administration heeded our call in Congress to designate Ukraine for TPS. This is absolutely the right move to protect the Ukrainian people in Washington state and across our country while this unprovoked war continues."	Sen.Patty Murray
March 3, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Calling Attention to the Worsening Refugee Crisis in Ukraine	Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 3, 2022	Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students	Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 2, 2022	Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education -	Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 2, 2022	Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits	Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians	Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022	The Hill - The American Rescue Plan Worked	Rep.Marilyn Strickland
Feb. 22, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Pledge for a Replenishment in the Global Fund	Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 17, 2022	Letter to Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice-Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Van Hollen, Peters Call for $3 Million in Funding for PAWS Act	Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Feb. 1, 2022	Senator Murray Pushes for Swift Confirmation of Shalanda Young for OMB Director	Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022	Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Allred, Bourdeaux, O'Halleran Urge President Biden to Include Robust Investment in Critical Election Infrastructure in 2023 Budget	Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Jan. 27, 2022	Tweet - "This is an important step in the right direction that I pushed for in our defense spending bill, and it's good to see @POTUS build on that work. I'm going to keep working to end sexual harassment and assault in our military and get survivors the resources they need."	Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2022	Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs	Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 12, 2022	Tweet - "Providing TPS for our neighbors in Central America will save lives and it's the right thing to do, but it will also help build stability in the region during an incredibly challenging time. I'm urging the administration to take action immediately."	Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021	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	Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 9, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021	Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate"	Sen.Patty Murray
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. 23, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021	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"	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021	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!"	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021	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"	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021	CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal	Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 18, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021	Tweet - "No child should go without quality primary health care. #BuildBackBetter will lower health costs for families and Democrats won't stop there. #ChildHealthWeek"	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021	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."	Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2021	MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal	Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 4, 2021	Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Upton, House Republicans Request Full and Transparent Appraisal of Democrats' Partisan Spending Package	Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 3, 2021	Letter to Phillip L. Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office - Armstrong Joins Request for CBO Report on Impacts of Democrats' Agenda	Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 29, 2021	Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000	Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 27, 2021	Letter to Ms. Gayle Smith, Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security Senator, and Mr. Jeremy Konydyk Executive Director, COVID-19 Task Force United States Agency for International Development-Markey and Rep. Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal	Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 26, 2021	Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Maria Cantwell, Hearing on the Build Back Better Bill	Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 25, 2021	Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, Hon. Richard Durbin, Majority Whip, Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Senate Finance Committee Chair - Permanent Solution to Debt Ceiling Crisis	Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 19, 2021	Cantwell Questions Nominee for National Park Director about Mount Rainier, Olympic National Parks	Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 15, 2021	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	Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 14, 2021	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	Rep.Kim Schrier, ...

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