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politics12 days ago•12 min saved

Democrats Propose Budget Penalties for White House 'Propaganda' Ads

Senate Democrats are introducing legislation to penalize the White House for using taxpayer funds for political advertising. The bill, led by Patty Murray, would deduct $20 million from the Office of Management and Budget for each violation of laws banning government propaganda. This move follows a surge in pro-Trump television spots aired during the 2026 midterm election cycle, which critics argue are indistinguishable from campaign ads. While the White House defends the spots as patriotic public service announcements, legal experts and bipartisan lawmakers contend they violate the Hatch Act and appropriations laws. The controversy has prompted federal investigations and FCC scrutiny, though the agency’s chair has dismissed concerns as normal.

via Politico|

#fcc #hatch-act #midterms-2026

politics6 months ago•12 min saved

Rantz says Murray misrepresents the SAVE America Act; bill's text contradicts voting-burden claims

Jason Rantz debunks Sen. Patty Murray’s claim that the SAVE America Act would make voting harder and more expensive for married women, students, and seniors, arguing the bill actually establishes a straightforward process to resolve citizenship-document discrepancies, preserves existing registrations, and requires reasonable accommodations for disabilities without imposing voter fees; the piece portrays Murray’s post as misinformation rather than a factual critique of the bill.

via seattlered.com|

#fact-check #patty-murray #politics

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Senator Murray Warns Against RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Stance at UW Event

U.S. Senator Patty Murray has expressed strong concerns over the potential appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and its potential impact on public health. Kennedy, known for promoting debunked vaccine theories, could influence vaccine approval and funding for medical research if confirmed. Murray highlighted the importance of vaccines and bipartisan support for public health, warning that Kennedy's leadership could undermine vaccination efforts and public health research. The confirmation process may proceed without Democratic support due to a Republican Senate majority.

via The Seattle Times|

#health-and-human-services #patty-murray #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding IVF Legislation Sparks Political Showdown"

Senators Duckworth and Murray are demanding a vote on their bill to federally protect in-vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments in response to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos should be protected as people. The bill, first introduced in 2022, aims to establish federal protections overriding any state policy restricting IVF access. While some Republicans are open to considering the bill, others insist no action is needed, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for laying the groundwork for the Alabama ruling but did not confirm plans for a vote on IVF.

via POLITICO|

#alabama-supreme-court #ivf #patty-murray

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Senate Democrats Divided Over Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal.

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) has called the debt ceiling deal-making between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) “dangerous” and said it can’t become “the norm” for such situations. The deal comes just days ahead of the June 5 deadline which Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said is the cutoff point past which the nation will run out of money to pay its bills. If the U.S. doesn’t deal with the debt ceiling in time, the country would go into default, which Yellen and others have warned could be catastrophic for the economy and detrimental to the country’s standing on the world economic stage.

via The Hill|

#biden #debt-ceiling #mccarthy