Patty Murray

Child Care Is Expensive. So Is Not Fixing Its Problems.

The U.S. pays hundreds of billions of dollars a year in direct and indirect costs for a broken system, a new report finds.
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As Families Struggle With Child Care, Here’s What Female Politicians Are Doing To Fix It

The goal is to make it more affordable in America — and to improve the quality, too.
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Democratic Senators Call For Investigation Into Virtual Charter Schools

Senators say they have questions about student performance and fiscal transparency in the online school systems.
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Top Democrats Want Answers On Global Health Security Head's Sudden Departure

“The threat of a pandemic is serious, and it’s important families know we have a vigilant and experienced team in place.”
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Top Democrat Chides Republican Inaction On Workplace Sexual Harassment

Sen. Patty Murray noted that lawmakers haven't passed an anti-harassment bill targeting Capitol Hill.
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Spending Bill Would Prevent Employers From Pocketing Workers' Tips

Democrats say they've neutralized the most controversial piece of Trump's "tip pooling" rule. But critics say the rest of the rule is still bad for workers.
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Top Democrat Wants To Be Sure Lower-Profile Industries Are Dealing With Sexual Misconduct Too

While scandals in politics, entertainment and media have generated headlines, Sen. Patty Murray wants to shine a light on other workplaces.
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Senate Fails To Pass 20-Week Abortion Ban

The GOP tried to pressure vulnerable Democrats into supporting it.
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Democrats Erupt In Anger After 'Corrupt' Tax Bill Passes The Senate

"This corruption is hollowing out America's middle class & tearing down our democracy," Sen. Elizabeth Warren tweeted.
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Even With 'Fixes,' The GOP Tax Cut Plan Would Likely Damage Health Care

Fewer people would have insurance -- and more would struggle with medical bills.
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