Senator Patty Murray

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Republicans' partisan health care lawsuit puts families one step closer to losing essential health benefits like rehabilitative & habilitative care—which help people with disabilities afford physical & occupational therapy, wheelchairs, glucose monitors, infusion pumps, & more. — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to join you in this effort, @RepDelBene—it's critical we get to the bottom of what happened & ensure all our immigration officials are following our nation’s laws and respecting Washingtonians’ constitutional rights. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Congress has the power to ensure a debate, press this Administration for a strategy, and check its power if they don't present a compelling one. It's well past time we used it. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I voted against the war in Iraq because I felt the Administration was asking us to send our brave servicemembers into harm's way without clear plans or goals. Today, the President isn't even asking, the goals and plans are even less clear, and the path ahead is very uncertain. — PolitiTweet.org

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I refuse to accept this President's reckless actions. I will continue to demand that he provide legal justification for his actions, come to Congress before taking additional escalating steps, & explain how he will manage the consequences of his decision. — PolitiTweet.org

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But the Admin's actions don't make us safer, & blindsided our allies. There's no clear goal or understanding of the risks we have assumed. And there was zero debate in Congress—& no notification that the President planned to escalate tensions w/ a foreign power overnight. — PolitiTweet.org

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First, I am relieved by reports that no lives were lost in last night's missile strikes in Iraq, and I am grateful for all those serving in the region and around the world. — PolitiTweet.org

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Speaking on the Senate floor about the volatile & frightening moment our country is in. In a matter of days, President Trump took steps—without authorization or notice—that have risked the safety of our servicemembers and escalated tensions with Iran. https://t.co/gs4DqCXLKz — PolitiTweet.org

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Republicans’ health care lawsuit could allow insurance companies to discriminate against patients with pre-ex conditions—including diabetes, arthritis, disabilities, & more—by denying coverage, excluding benefits, or raising costs. Now, more than ever, we must #ProtectOurCare. — PolitiTweet.org

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It costs the average new mother—with insurance—$4,500 to have a baby in America. We must do more to make health care affordable and get rid of the obstacles that stand between women and the care they need. https://t.co/wGmhkPesoP — PolitiTweet.org

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Tonight I'm praying for the servicemembers in harm's way, for their families, and for steps that lead us toward safety and security rather than war. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Going into the upcoming impeachment trial the focus of every senator should be on putting partisanship & party loyalty aside to do what is best for our country, defend our Constitution, & protect our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

President Trump must seek congressional approval before taking any more escalating steps in Iran. I support @timkaine's war powers resolution because the American people expect their representatives to have a say in decisions of war when the lives of our troops are on the line. — PolitiTweet.org

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With last year's court ruling, Republicans are one step closer to stripping health care away from people covered by Medicaid expansion. That means that 17.1M people across the country could lose their Medicaid coverage—and we cannot let that happen. We must #ProtectOurCare. — PolitiTweet.org

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The brutal and devastating impacts of the climate crisis are here—and they are unfolding in WA & cities and communities around the globe. But it will get much worse if we don't #ActOnClimate—immediately and aggressively. — PolitiTweet.org

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This is an important step. Everyone should be protected from surprise medical billing, that's why I'm fighting in the Senate to end these exorbitant, unexpected charges nationwide—without shifting costs to patients or interfering with strong state laws. https://t.co/idnJM72pPl — PolitiTweet.org

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I'll keep working to get to the bottom of the disturbing detainments in Blaine & do what’s necessary to hold our gov't accountable. Regardless of President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda, there should be absolutely no place for discrimination of any kind in our laws or policies. — PolitiTweet.org

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I am deeply concerned by reports that the rights of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents of Iranian descent—including residents of WA state—may have been violated while trying to re-enter the U.S. through Blaine, WA over the weekend. — PolitiTweet.org

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A tweet is not a notification. A justification. Or an authorization. Period. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I introduced legislation that would encourage communities to innovative local solutions to address child & family homelessness. Every kid should have the opportunity to succeed in school and in life. https://t.co/nPoEpbHOgf — PolitiTweet.org

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Republicans' partisan lawsuit puts health care for millions of people in our country on a completely avoidable, catastrophic crash course. Now more than ever we need to speak up and fight back to #ProtectOurCare. https://t.co/JwdKWVPLAm — PolitiTweet.org

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Every worker should make a living wage—no matter where they live. That’s why I’ll keep pushing for the #RaiseTheWage Act to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour and ensure ALL workers can support themselves and their families. — PolitiTweet.org

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For too long, Republicans have been making empty promises on health care while taking harmful steps that make things worse for patients and families. Enough is enough. We must continue to stand together to #ProtectOurCare. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thousands in WA state could lose their ability to put nutritious food on the table because of President Trump's cruel change to the SNAP program. I won’t stop fighting to get this heartless rule reversed. https://t.co/F60mVLohV1 — PolitiTweet.org

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President Trump and Republicans need to start listening to patients—like Natasha from Washington state—and stop their partisan and harmful attacks on families’ health care. #ProtectOurCare https://t.co/vTycfAKMx4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Youth tobacco use is skyrocketing & instead of taking strong, swift action, President Trump is breaking his promise to families with a new e-cigarette policy that gives tobacco companies huge loopholes for kid-appealing flavors. https://t.co/vBc5FvENYX — PolitiTweet.org

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...commit to coming before Congress in advance of any further escalating steps, and explain how he will manage the consequences of his decision with the goal of protecting Americans, our allies, and our interests. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

In decisions of war and safety our country must come first. Regardless of party, members of Congress on both sides of the aisle should now be demanding the President provide his legal justification for this action... — PolitiTweet.org

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I'm gravely concerned this President’s escalatory actions jeopardize our servicemembers, allies, & interests & could put us on a path to sustained engagement—once again w/out a strategy or clearly defined objectives, & this time w/out any attempt to seek Congressional approval. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I voted against going to war in Iraq because I felt the Administration was asking us to send our brave men and women into harm’s way without clear plans or goals. Today, while I agree wholeheartedly that Qasem Soleimani was an enemy of the U.S... — PolitiTweet.org