Senator Patty Murray

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

It is disgraceful that this bill, which has previously passed the Senate, was blocked. The U.S. Senate has a responsibility to address the pain so many across the country feel & make needed changes to address systemic racism—& this is a crucial, long overdue step. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Apologies are important, but they must be followed up with action. I will keep pushing the Administration to provide the data states and communities need to better understand and address the racial disparities of this pandemic. https://t.co/ndnXLPLl7J — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The Senate passed legislation to allow more time for small businesses to spend their PPP relief funds and make needed changes to increase PPP accessibility. This is great news, but there's still much more to do. https://t.co/7ZYTK33Ybr — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

.@BetsyDeVosED's Title IX rule will weaken protections for student survivors of sexual assault & harassment—& asking schools to implement it during a pandemic is unfair & unrealistic. This rule is harmful & its timing is inappropriate—it must be rescinded. https://t.co/jBpuJC1XB0 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

These are only just first steps we must take in a much longer effort to fight racism at every level, and finally ensure our nation lives up to its promise of justice. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I strongly support @GovInslee's commitment to an independent investigation. It's also clear additional action is needed, like incentivizing the use of independent prosecutors to investigate law enforcement's use of deadly force, reforming the qualified immunity doctrine, & more. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

My heart goes out to Manuel Ellis’ family, those who loved him & his community. But I know that words alone won't reverse the severe impact of generations of violence against Black people & other communities of color, or address the systemic racism behind these tragic killings. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Today I joined @SenateDems for 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence to honor the lives and memories of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & Manuel Ellis. We all must take urgent action to end the systemic racism that has long plagued our nation. https://t.co/gg9sky5v1p — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Senate Republicans' refusal to acknowledge the President’s undemocratic actions this week for what they are make them complicit in his dangerous attacks on our Constitution. I'll keep fighting to protect peaceful protesters & turn their calls for change into legislative action. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We know COVID-19 disproportionately impacts the Black community & people of color. At today’s hearing, I asked college presidents how they’ll address these alarming health disparities in their plans to reopen and how students of color will get the support they need & deserve. https://t.co/0pWp420NVi — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

To safely reopen colleges, public health must drive decision making. I asked @PublicHealth’s Dr. Benjamin about the level of testing and contact tracing we need for colleges to open and keep students, employees, and communities safe from this virus. https://t.co/CVSM2Rldbb — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

To safely reopen colleges, public health must drive decision making. I asked @APHA’s Dr. Benjamin about the level of testing and contact tracing we need for colleges to open and keep students, employees, and communities safe from this virus. https://t.co/gizNLA8i9s — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

At today's Senate committee hearing, I spoke about why colleges need a detailed plan for how to keep the campus community safe, regardless of how the pandemic evolves in the coming months. https://t.co/vDYEGjdH0l — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Cassidy Huff from Mount Rainier High in Des Moines reminds graduates of the Class of 2020 to lead by example, go out, and do great things. https://t.co/CWsCNx8oL0 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Spoke at @SenateBudget hearing about Russell Vought's disrespect for the rule of law and Congress' authority—and why I will be voting against his nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. https://t.co/yuGyILn8Dl — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Worker protection agencies are crucial for workers nationwide fighting for equality while facing unprecedented struggles due to coronavirus. As the Senate considers @NLRB, @USEEOC, and @USDOL nominees, we must consider whether they'll fight for workers' rights & protections. https://t.co/kPFmdbjYRB — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

This is exactly why we need comprehensive demographic data on COVID-19. It's why we need a national strategic testing plan to reach all our communities. It's why we need to listen to people of color. And it's why we need a leader in the Oval Office who cares. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Testing? Nowhere close to what we need to safely reopen our country. Leadership from the White House? Nowhere in sight. This pandemic is by no means over & neither is the federal government’s obligation to lead. This is no time to dissolve a role meant to spearhead testing. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Every elected official who cares about the future of our democracy and Black communities should be speaking out against the President’s abuses and joining the work to upend the systemic racism that has plagued our country throughout its existence. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

It’s a disgrace that while our nation is in pain & the fabric of our democracy is ripping at the seams, @senatemajldr believes the Senate’s time is best used jamming partisan political appointees through to appease a President who tear-gassed peaceful protestors for a photo op. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We have to call President Trump’s threats what they are: massive escalations meant to intimidate, silence and suppress peaceful, vital protests. This is beyond dangerous, and we must all stand against this extreme threat to our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The President is creating the chaos and violence he is pretending to stand against. This is not what a democracy looks like. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We've long had a child care crisis in this country—and every day we don’t address it, it gets worse. I announced needed legislation to support child care providers and working families during this pandemic and in the future. https://t.co/9fqtZtOxIO — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Congratulations to Evans Kaame from @ClarkCollege—a 2020 Washington state graduate who shared his words of advice for his fellow Penguins. Evans' encouragement to his peers to believe in themselves and remember their unlimited potential gives us all hope for our future. https://t.co/yrP9DmF3xJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

#PrideMonth may look a bit different this year, but the fight toward equality endures for the LGBTQIA+ community and so many in Washington state and across our country. Know I will always be your ally in the long march towards justice. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

#RentIsDue today—and for many in WA and across the country, it marks another missed payment due to this pandemic. Congress must act to provide #RentReliefNow. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Amid the deep pain and anger we see throughout our country, today #WeRemember & honor the 100,000+ loved ones lost to coronavirus. In their memory, let's not forget to take care of each other. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Join me and others across the country tomorrow, Monday, June 1 at 12pm ET/9am PT for a moment of silence to remember the over 100,000 American lives lost to the coronavirus. #WeRemember — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We know the President will sow chaos and damage to distract us from the urgent, overdue work in front of us to make justice and equality realities rather than distant ideals in our country. We can’t let him. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The pain and anger and fear for so many in our nation is real. Our country has to change. We must address racial injustice at every level and each one of us has to be a part of it. — PolitiTweet.org