Thursday, April 25, 2019

Some Tweets from Senator Patty Murray


  •  22 minutes ago
    Visiting the Lummi Nation with 's and seeing firsthand the impact of the digital divide on tribal communities is one more important reason we must pass the Digital Equity Act—we must work to ensure no one is left behind.
    A privilege to visit the Lummi Nation today with Senator . So much more work to do to bring connectivity to Tribal Lands. So many ideas in this community about how to make it happen. Grateful to…
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  •  2 hours ago
    The Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act would permanently protect more than 120,000 acres of precious Washington state wilderness. Preserving these national treasures is the right thing to do—for our environment, and hardworking families throughout our state.
     
     
    Proud to join & the coalition in Port Hadlock to talk about how we can work together to develop practical, balanced strategies to protect our natural wonders on the Peninsula while…
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  •  3 hours ago
    “Serving the thousands of visitors that are in the area on a daily basis is becoming difficult without high-speed internet." The Digital Equity Act would help close the digital divide in rural communities through federal grant programs.
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  •  Apr 24
    The Act would make it clear that all workers are protected under our civil rights laws—no matter your gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age, and regardless of whether you have a disability or are a veteran.
     
    Earlier this month, I joined with to introduce the Act- the first comprehensive bill to address workplace harassment. And, today, I was incredibly proud to join , activists, workers, and survivors…
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  •  Apr 24
    The Trump admin's attempt to intimidate communities in WA & around our country is wrong. The Every Person Counts Act would prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from including a U.S. citizenship or immigration status question on the .
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  •  Apr 24
    The Act would take strong steps to address workplace harassment by establishing new clear standards to strengthen prevention in workplaces around the country and empower workers to come forward by providing new resources and support.
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  •   Retweeted
     Apr 11
    ‘Abuse will no longer hide in the shadows.’ — These Democratic lawmakers have introduced the BE HEARD Act to fight workplace harassment
    Congressional Democrats Unveil Their Answer To Me Too
    ‘Abuse will no longer hide in the shadows.’ — These Democratic lawmakers have introduced the BE HEARD Act to fight workplace harassment #MeToo #TimesUp
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  •  Apr 24
    One of the purposes of the is to ensure that the federal government is using accurate information to fairly distribute federal funding for everything from grants for hospitals, to schools, and more. It should never, ever be wielded as a political weapon.
    The census is a fundamental pillar of our democracy and informs our nation’s most important decisions, including fair congressional representation, how federal resources are divvied up, and where roads, hospitals, and school…
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  •  Apr 23
    Appreciated visiting 's Forks campus w/ ’s to see how the digital divide impacts rural communities in WA. The Digital Equity Act would strengthen federal support to help ensure no one is left behind in our increasingly digital world.
     
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  •  Apr 23
    Many communities in Yakima are doing all they can to address the digital equity gap—they just need support. Glad to meet local digital equity champions in Yakima this week and hear their experiences about bridging the digital divide.
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  •  Apr 23
    So glad to spend time w/ the community at Yakima's Henry Beauchamp Community Center, & grateful for all they do to ensure residents have access to the technology & support they need for school, work, & to participate fully in civic life.
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