- Looking forward to continuing the fight for marriage equality with my colleagues, especially Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin who will become the first openly gay U.S. Senator in America's history at the start of next year.
- Today I presented Dan and Annie Wilson with the “2012 Angel in Adoption” award. Dan and his wife Annie have done outstanding work in raising awareness for the millions of children around the world in need of safe, loving homes. They also have two adopted children of their own.
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I’m honored to have received a perfect score for my voting record on hunger, the environment, and animal welfare. These issues are often overlooked, but they are important to me and I am proud to be a strong advocate.- Thoughts with people affected by Hurricane Sandy. A big thank you to all first-responders working to keep people safe and provide emergency services.
- Paul Wellstone (1944-October 25, 2002), it was an honor to have served with you in Congress. R.I.P.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau held a field hearing here in Seattle today. CFPB listened to stories of people harmed by predatory lenders and unscrupulous debt collection agencies. If you want to learn more visit the CFPB website:
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I was interviewed last week by the newspaper Roll Call for a weekly article called Take Five. It was a fun opportunity to answer five questions about my life outside of Congress (including my favorite coffee shop in Seattle).- Remember to watch the second presidential debate tonight at 6 PM PST. After it's over, let me know which candidate you thought won.
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Medicare represents our commitment to seniors, and I will fight attempts to weaken or privatize it. Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period begins today. Visit the below webpage to review or change your plan. — in Seattle, WA.Congressman Jim McDermott shared a link.
Malala Yousafazi, a 14-year old Pakistani girl from Swat Valley, was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman and is in critical conditions. Her offense was promoting girls’ education. Women and girls are often the victims of Islamist extremism..., and what happened to Malala ought to be a wake-up call for all those who care about women’s rights and democracy in Pakistan. Malala is one of my heroes. My thoughts are with her and her family.See More