Tag: Patty Murray

—œWhile it has been difficult to obtain the detailed information necessary to thoroughly evaluate the administration’s request, we recognize that there is an urgency associated with the threat,—? Thad Cochran said. (AP Photo)

Senator: Zika funding bill coming soon

Robert King · April 21, 2016 4:51 pm

The VA's opposition adds another wrinkle to a surprisingly controversial congressional fight about how to compensate veterans who suffer groin injuries. (AP Photo/Oskar Garcia, File)

VA opposes extra money for vets who lose reproductive organs

Joel Gehrke · April 13, 2016 4:28 pm

Lawmakers want scientists to spend more time on research instead of administrative tasks. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Senate wants to help NIH with its paperwork

Robert King · March 31, 2016 3:51 pm

Having already been through a months-long legislative process, the smooth, two-day conference committee was surely a relief for members and staff on the House and Senate education committees. (AP Photo)

Senators unveil bipartisan mental health bill

Robert King · March 8, 2016 1:23 pm

Patty Murray used the one-in-five statistic during her questioning of acting Education Secretary Dr. John B. King during his Senate confirmation hearing. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Senator cites faulty statistic while sucking up to acting education secretary

Ashe Schow · February 25, 2016 9:02 pm

The Senate voted 80-6 to advance the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to a final vote, which will be held after 30 hours of debate. Califf needs a simple majority to be confirmed. (AP Photo)

Senate tees up final vote for FDA nominee

Robert King · February 22, 2016 11:46 pm

"Families across the country have made clear that paying for prescription drugs is an increasingly unsustainable burden," said Ranking Member Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. (AP Photo)

Prospects looking good for medical research bills

Susan Ferrechio · February 8, 2016 5:01 am

The war to protect your health info from hackers

Charlie Mitchell · January 4, 2016 5:01 am

Sen. Lamar Alexander is joined by Sen. Mitch McConnell as he speaks to reporters after the Senate voted overwhelmingly to end debate on the makeover to No Child Left Behind, setting up a final vote Wednesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

No Child Left Behind fix sent to Obama

Jason Russell · December 9, 2015 9:47 pm

Senate blocks Dem effort to save Planned Parenthood funding

Senate blocks Dem effort to save Planned Parenthood funding

Susan Ferrechio · December 3, 2015 7:42 pm

Having already been through a months-long legislative process, the smooth, two-day conference committee was surely a relief for members and staff on the House and Senate education committees. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Fix to No Child Left Behind passes conference committee

Jason Russell · November 19, 2015 7:02 pm

Senators wrote to the Obama administration on Tuesday asking what is being done to help aid identity theft victims and prevent future cyberattacks. (iStock photo)

Senators probe healthcare hacks

Robert King · November 10, 2015 5:34 pm