Senator Patty Murray

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Before the pandemic, half of all Americans lived in a child care desert. Nationally, there are 5+ infants & toddlers for every 1 opening, & in rural areas, there are 9 kids for every 1 opening. And finding child care is even more challenging for parents of kids w/ disabilities. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

In my state, child care costs more than college tuition, & nationally 4 out of 10 parents have gone into debt due to the cost of child care, & almost 3 in 10 have had to choose between paying for child care or paying rent. But the scope of the problem goes well beyond just cost. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

When it comes to child care, things are not working for families at all—and they haven’t been for some time. I'm chairing a Senate HELP Committee hearing about cutting the costs of child care and preschool for working families. https://t.co/gMagrg7TrF — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

RT @HELPCmteDems: Starting soon: the Senate HELP committee hearing about cutting the costs of child care and preschool for working families… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Congratulations to @WSUCougarWBB on an incredible run this season. You made our state proud! #GoCougs — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I called on @SpeakerPelosi to waste no time bringing up my bill to make #DaylightSavingTime permanent to the House floor for a vote. The clock is ticking and people are waiting for us to end this practice. Let's not delay this any further. https://t.co/RjseXobadC — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Judge Jackson is one of the most qualified Supreme Court nominees I've ever met with. I look forward to hearing more at her confirmation hearings this week as she gets one step closer to serving on our nation’s highest court. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

WA state could see a 385% increase in patients seeking out-of-state abortion care if #RoeVWade is overturned—making it harder for patients in WA to get the care they need. We've got to do everything we can to protect the right to abortion for everyone, no matter their zip code. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Parents are paying as much for child care as a mortgage or car payments—or often college tuition. That’s not sustainable for working families, and we’ve got to pass my plan to help fix it. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I made clear to the Biden Administration: the student loan payment pause should extend until at least 2023. We need to fix our broken student loan system before payments resume. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

From child care to prescription drugs, I’m hearing from folks across Washington state about the difference Congress can make by lowering costs for families. Getting these policies passed is a top priority for me. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

RT @HELPCmteDems: ICYMI: the Senate HELP Committee passed Chair @PattyMurray and Ranking Member @SenatorBurr’s bipartisan PREVENT Pandemics… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Trans kids don’t deserve the hate being thrown at them by Republicans across the country. They deserve to be treated with love and compassion—and to be given the same opportunities as any other kid to be who they are and thrive. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I fought to get critical support for the Martin Luther King Community Center in Pasco, WA that will help the entire community by becoming a space for kids to gather, supporting Head Start programs, & creating a business development center for veterans. https://t.co/5GqDvCga46 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

🗳️Make election day a federal holiday 🗳️End gerrymandering 🗳️Expand early voting & vote-by-mail Any Senator who believes in our democracy and the right to vote should support these common sense measures. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I pushed to address our nation’s mental health crisis by expanding support for mental health care in communities, boosting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, helping schools respond to students’ mental health needs, & more. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Thanks to @AmeriCorps members in WA state and across the country for everything you do in service to our communities. I’m especially grateful for your support in our COVID-19 response these past two years. #AmeriCorpsWeek — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Good news: the maximum Pell Grant award will soon be increased by $400. This is one of many needed steps to help students pay for college—and I’ll keep pushing for policies to lower the cost of higher education. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I am always so inspired after talking with @keating_stella and grateful to her for sharing her story and fighting for what she knows is right—a country that is fairer and more just. I will keep doing everything I can in Congress to protect trans youth. https://t.co/vQqiPFTUJK — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

From Texas to Idaho, more and more states are passing harmful abortion bans and making it harder for women and patients to get essential health care. This is about defending the right to abortion for everyone—and I won’t back down from this fight. https://t.co/H173wUe2NV — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Bringing down everyday costs for WA state families means putting an end to price gouging and making sure large corporations pay their fair share of taxes. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I'm continually proud of WA state for being a leader in reproductive health care and protecting the right to abortion. This new law will ensure abortion providers can keep providing this critical care & that everyone, no matter who they are, can get the care they need. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Best of luck to @ZagMBB, @ZagWBB, and especially my alma mater's @WSUCougarWBB in this year’s #MarchMadness tournament. I can’t wait to cheer you on! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

@keating_stella Thank you, Stella, for sharing your story with me and for your bravery in speaking out and pushing to make us a better country. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We have a moral obligation to address the climate crisis. It’s already causing a lot of harm for a lot of people in WA state and across the globe and we’ve got to act. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

My goal is to make sure every single student can get a great public school education that sets them up for success throughout their life. The bipartisan government funding bill we passed includes a huge boost to strengthen public schools, support parents, & help students thrive. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Thanks to city officials from @Burien & @WA_Marysville for chatting with me today about the relief the American Rescue Plan delivered & how the bipartisan infrastructure law will support projects in their communities. https://t.co/F1cIvkBrIB — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

One of the ways I work to deliver for people in WA state is by fighting for direct funding for local projects. Today I met with leaders from Central WA to hear how they’re using this money to build community centers, invest in childhood education, and keep kids fed. https://t.co/1JW9GisQHh — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Proud to join @POTUS at @WhiteHouse today as he signed #VAWA to protect and support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. As part of this bill, my years-long push to get survivors the care they need will finally become law. https://t.co/ZGZqZFFTaL — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I spoke on the Senate floor urging my colleagues to confirm Judge John Chun, PNW native & son of Korean immigrants, as a federal district court judge for WA state. He has the qualifications, temperament, & record of service necessary to help rebuild faith in our judicial system. https://t.co/G3N2epkV0f — PolitiTweet.org