Senator Patty MurrayVerified account

It was just one year ago that President Trump was sworn into office promising the American people that he that he would break through the gridlock to get results for workers and families. #TrumpShutdown

On the heels of so much utter dysfunction and disarray coming from this Republican government—it is fitting, even while deeply disappointing, that President Trump’s first year has ended with him pushing our country into a completely unnecessary #Trumpshutdown

We have spent months pushing Republicans to work with us to pass a long-term extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program that gives millions of kids access to care.

We have spent months pushing Republicans to work with us to pass funding for community health centers that so many families depend on.

We have spent months pushing Republicans to work with us to pass disaster relief for the families and communities who have been hit so hard.