Senator Patty Murray

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Democrats have already taken action to lower costs for families—and we have fully-paid-for plans to do a lot more to support families in WA state. Meanwhile, I’ve heard a lot of talk, but no serious Republican plan or action to do anything about it. https://t.co/51BmVONWCg — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in urban settings in WA state are often left out of key federal support programs. I joined @SenAlexPadilla and my colleagues to urge the Biden Admin to identify and fix these gaps. https://t.co/T71YC8gFjX — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

RT @thehill: .@PattyMurray: "If we can take a step to put money back into families pockets, if we can make life a little bit easier for peo… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

It's simple: it's the law for insurance companies to cover the cost of birth control. That's not always the case—and I'm working to fix it. https://t.co/wlgblRVG3X — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Ali and Rosalinda from Washington state are great examples of what can happen when people have access to workforce development programs that understand, and tackle, the barriers between them and high-quality jobs. This should be the case for workers everywhere. https://t.co/Hc7evqvtFO — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Our Committee has a bipartisan track record on workforce issues—and as Chair, I look forward to making progress to strengthen programs that help workers overcome barriers and address some of the systemic issues that create them in the first place. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

As we recover from this pandemic, we have to do so much better than simply returning to a normal that wasn’t working for working families. That’s why our nation’s workforce programs are so important—& I’ve seen firsthand in my own family how impactful they can be. — PolitiTweet.org

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These inequities are holding our country back. We can’t build back stronger when our workforce leaves out people who are ready & want to seek better jobs or learn new skills, but can’t due to discrimination, the lack of affordable child care, the cost of education, & more. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The unemployment rate for Black workers is still 2x the rate for white workers. Black & Latino workers were 2x as likely to report losing income last month. Women have accounted for almost 2/3 of jobs lost during this pandemic. People w/ disabilities face numerous challenges. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We’ve seen the highest economic growth in nearly 4 decades & added a record 6M jobs last year—the biggest annual improvement in employment since we started collecting data. But our work isn’t done—& that’s especially clear with how unequal this crisis & recovery have been so far — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

LIVE: I’m chairing a Senate HELP Committee hearing about continuing to rebuild our nation‘s workforce from the COVID-19 crisis by supporting workforce development programs that address systemic barriers to employment. https://t.co/1b43XxJnug — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

RT @HELPCmteDems: Starting shortly: the Senate HELP committee is holding a hearing about how we can support quality workforce development o… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We can't help make sure everyone can find good-paying job opportunities if we aren't also helping people access and use an internet connection. Glad to see @VP highlight this important issue—one I've worked hard on for WA state. https://t.co/4KXXX5cOcr — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

People in WA state have made clear they want a @USPS that delivers (literally). I'm working to: ✉️ Support postal workers ✉️ Get USPS on solid financial footing ✉️ Increase transparency ✉️ Maintain 6 days of delivery Let’s vote on this bill & get it to @POTUS’s desk ASAP. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Big news—from Bellingham to Walla Walla, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help us modernize our roads and build electric vehicle charging stations in every part of Washington state. 🚗⚡ https://t.co/4IC6fmz6fG — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Today while we remember those lost 4 years ago in Parkland, there’s a long list of other communities healing from senseless acts of gun violence—including Richland, WA last week. This has to stop, & we can only do that with common-sense gun safety measures that'll save lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The path to protecting a federal right to abortion goes through the Senate—and I’m doing everything I can to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We should be a country where workers aren’t punished by losing a paycheck for trying to take time off to take care of themselves or their loved ones. We need paid leave. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Prescription drugs costs are too high. Letting Medicare negotiate drug prices is a common-sense step that would lower costs and help more people get the health care they need. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The status quo of rising child care costs and waiting lists isn’t working for parents. My child care plan both lowers costs for families and helps more people find child care. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It’s what the people of WA state want. And I’ll keep working until we get it done. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We can’t find ourselves in the same awful position when the next pandemic hits. We need to be ready. My bill is going to help make sure we are. https://t.co/I2XUxB59wY — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Washington state—we’re making great progress toward getting our kids vaccinated. Let’s keep it up! https://t.co/3hGmXMnIUY — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The Texas abortion ban has already been devastating for patients across the state. So many people can’t get abortions—and those who have are often forced to go out of state, pay more, & face more barriers to get constitutionally protected health care. It’s cruel & wrong. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Ask any young person and they’ll tell you—addressing the climate crisis is a top priority. It’s past time we deliver for our current AND future generations and pass bold action on climate now. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Ferries are a crucial part of so many people’s commutes in WA state—including my own. Glad to join state & Kitsap Peninsula leaders today to talk about how the American Rescue Plan & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are helping us upgrade our state's ferries. ⛴️ https://t.co/8Pdl0ucUxc — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

My email newsletter is a great way to keep up with the work I’m doing in the other Washington—and to let me know about the issues you care most about. Click the link below to sign-up: https://t.co/oYsUqHXKWO — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We need better protections for survivors of domestic violence—and the #VAWA reauthorization bill will take important steps to do that. https://t.co/TY4mQ8wjl6 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Absolutely! All workers—and that includes those in hourly and part-time jobs—deserve fair treatment at work. These bills would help do that. #FairWorkweek — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

It’s absurd and unacceptable that pregnant workers all too often have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and staying on the job. Let’s fix this by passing the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. https://t.co/gsZJzjfTbU — PolitiTweet.org