| Nov. 20, 2023
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Murray, Blumenthal, Wyden, Rep. Himes Introduce Legislation to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors from Gun Violence
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 6, 2023
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E&C Republicans Signal Intent to Issue Subpoenas to Obtain Information on NIH's Handling of Sexual Harassment if Questions Go Unanswered
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Rep. Cathy Rodgers
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| June 28, 2023
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PRIDE MONTH ROUNDUP: Senator Murray Speaks Out Against Attacks on Trans Americans, Introduces Equality Act, Ban on "Conversion Therapy," Pride Month Resolution, and Other Legislation to Guarantee LGBTQ+ Americans Equal Rights
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 6, 2023
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Senator Murray Statement on Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "It's been one year since Republicans blocked the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. It's shameful that Republicans refuse to protect our rights."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 21, 2022
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Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2022
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Tweet - "A year ago today, Republicans blocked the #FreedomToVote Act, which would've protected the right to vote, cracked down on dark money, & more. Even as Republicans stand in the way, I'll never stop fighting to protect our democracy--no matter what it takes."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 18, 2022
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Tweet - "Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought every single day for justice and equality--and for women's rights. Today that fight is more important than ever--and it's up to us to fight just as hard as she did."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 8, 2022
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Sen. Murray Statement on Ruling Against ACA Threatening Access to PrEP and Preventive Care, Including Birth Control
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 1, 2022
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Comer Introduces Bill to Stop Biden Administration from Pressuring Social Media Companies to Censor Americans
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Rep. Cathy Rodgers, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2022
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Tweet - "Even 102 years after the 19th amendment was ratified, women--and in particular women of color--often face barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. We have got to do more to protect and strengthen federal voting rights protections. RT if you're with me."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "The right to vote is foundational to our democracy. That was true 57 years ago when the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, and it's especially true today. I will never stop fighting to pass strong federal voting rights legislation."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 1, 2022
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| July 19, 2022
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Larsen Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 15, 2022
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The Seattle Medium - Juneteenth: A National Holiday Is Progress But The Business Is Unfinished
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| June 8, 2022
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman Passed Resolution Condemning the Great Replacement Theory with Co-Leads CBC Chairwoman Beatty, CHC Chairman Ruiz, CAPAC Chairwoman Chu, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chairman Cicilline, CPC Chair Jayapal, Rep. Higgins, Rep. Takano, and Rep. Raskin
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 12, 2022
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Letters to Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, and Reddit - Demanding Answers on Biden Censorship
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Rep. Cathy Rodgers, ...
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| April 8, 2022
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Strickland Improves Accessibility for People with Disabilities In Tacoma
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| March 16, 2022
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Tweet - "LIVE: I'm on the Senate floor to speak out against the recent wave of hateful attacks on transgender youth happening across the country. We all have a responsibility to stand up and make clear that this isn't right."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 12, 2022
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Tweet - "Reminder: protecting the right to vote used to have strong bipartisan support. But now, it's Republicans who are standing in the way of passing federal voting rights legislation."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 23, 2022
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Tweet - "My heart goes out to the kids and parents in Texas who are scared right now. What the state government is doing is cruel. And I want all the trans youth in TX and across the country to know that I will fight for you and your families every way I can in Congress."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 12, 2022
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Tweet - "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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "People have a right to make their voices heard in our democracy. Strengthening federal voting rights protections is essential to making sure that happens."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Just like people across the country aren't giving up on protecting the right to vote, I'm not either. I'm still pushing to pass strong federal voting rights legislation--because it's fundamental to our democracy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 30, 2022
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Tweet - "Here's what's happening right now: Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain people--primarily Black Americans, Native Americans, young people, & people w/ disabilities. That's wrong--& we can stop it by strengthening federal voting rights protections."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote with strong federal legislation isn't something we can--or will--give up on. I'm going to keep fighting to get this done and protect the foundation of our democracy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2022
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Tweet - "I will not give up the fight to strengthen federal voting protections. Our democracy is on the line and I will continue to do everything I can to get this done."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Live on the Senate floor, I'm talking about our democracy, how it works, and why we urgently need to protect the right to vote."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain groups of people. This is a national, coordinated effort to keep Republicans in power at every level of government by keeping Americans from the ballot box. This is undemocratic, and a threat to democracy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Tweet - "History is sitting on our shoulders right now. The American people are looking to us for a way to move forward & protect the right to vote--& this is it. And all that's standing in our way is Senate procedure--Senate procedure that a majority of us voted to change just last month."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 17, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 17, 2022
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Tweet - "Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued fight for justice. If we're serious about honoring Dr. King's legacy, let's do so by passing strong federal voting rights legislation to protect every American's right to be heard in our democracy. #MLKDay"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 16, 2022
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Tweet - "We have to make sure the right to vote is never taken away, and that the voices of the American people are never taken away."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 14, 2022
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Tweet - "To be absolutely clear: we cannot let the filibuster stop us from ever debating voting rights or any other issue just one member might disagree with. We need to change Senate rules. #WeWantVotingRights"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Protecting every citizen's right to have a voice in our democracy should be as noncontroversial as naming post offices. Yet Republicans blocked debate on legislation to protect voting rights. Our democracy is at stake--we can't let their obstruction stand in the way."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 7, 2022
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Tweet - "The 1965 Voting Rights Act is one of the most important bills in our nation's history. With voting rights under attack across the country, it's time to restore and strengthen it--even if it means changing Senate rules to get there."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 6, 2022
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Senator Murray Joins Washington State January 6th Virtual Vigil, Reiterates Push to Protect Voting Rights and Democracy
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "January 6th was a horrifying day for our country--a day we cannot forget or ignore."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 6, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on January 6th
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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Tweet - "No Senate rule is more important than protecting the right to vote in our country. If Senate Republicans continue blocking strong voting rights legislation, then Democrats can't let Senate rules and procedures stand in the way of taking action."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote is one of the most important things Congress can and must do. This is about ensuring our democracy stays a democracy--and the Senate should use every tool available to get it done."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Far-right state legislators across the country are passing laws that make it harder for people--and in particular people of color--to vote. This is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. We need to pass strong federal voting rights legislation."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "If we have to change the Senate rules to pass strong federal voting rights legislation, then let's do it. Nothing is more important than protecting the right to have a voice in our democracy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate rules should not get in the way of protecting the foundation of our democracy--the right to vote. Period."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Parag Agrawal, CEO Twitter - End Conservative Censorship
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Rep. Cathy Rodgers, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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