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In 2019, she argued against the right of nurses to have uninterrupted lunches and rest breaks, claiming that nurses "...probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day." <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article229483694.html/|title=Do nurses spend time ‘playing cards’? Washington senator’s remarks spark outrage|date=2019-04-19|newspaper=Maureen Walsh|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref> |
In 2019, she argued against the right of nurses to have uninterrupted lunches and rest breaks, claiming that nurses "...probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day." <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article229483694.html/|title=Do nurses spend time ‘playing cards’? Washington senator’s remarks spark outrage|date=2019-04-19|newspaper=Maureen Walsh|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref> |
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The The Washington State Nurses Association denounced her statements as "incredibly disrespectful and patronizing."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article229483694.html/|title=Do nurses spend time ‘playing cards’? Washington senator’s remarks spark outrage|date=2019-04-19|newspaper=Maureen Walsh|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref> |
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Maureen Walsh | |
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Hewitt |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office February 11, 2004 – 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1960 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelly Walsh (d. 2006) |
| Children | Shauna Patrick Murphy |
| Residence | College Place, Washington |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | Senator |
| Website | Official |
Maureen Walsh is a Republican State Senator in the Washington State Senate in the United States. She represents the 16th District of Walla Walla, Washington. As of 2017, she is serving her first term in the state Senate.[1] Prior to her 2016 election to the Senate, she served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 2005 through 2016.[2]
She serves on the Human Services, Mental Health and Housing; Health Care; and Transportation committees.[3] On February 8, 2012, the Washington House of Representatives debated on the legalization of same-sex marriage, in which she made an emotional appeal to the legislators which subsequently went viral.[4][5] The House voted 55-43 in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.[6][7]
In 2019, she argued against the right of nurses to have uninterrupted lunches and rest breaks, claiming that nurses "...probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day." [8] The The Washington State Nurses Association denounced her statements as "incredibly disrespectful and patronizing."[9]
References
- ^ "Local legislators take oath in Olympia". Union Bulletin. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ^ "Walsh sworn in as senator from 16th Legislative District - Maureen Walsh". Maureen Walsh. 2017-01-09. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ^ "Walsh sworn in as senator from 16th Legislative District - Maureen Walsh". Maureen Walsh. 2017-01-09. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ^ "Rep. Walsh remarks on same-sex marriage bill (4:16)". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ "A Lonely Widow's Conscience Helped Gay Marriage Pass in Washington". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ "Washington state legislature votes to approve same-sex marriage". CNN U.S. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ Michelle Dupler (2012-02-10). "Walla Walla Rep. Walsh's floor speech". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ "Do nurses spend time 'playing cards'? Washington senator's remarks spark outrage". Maureen Walsh. 2019-04-19. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
- ^ "Do nurses spend time 'playing cards'? Washington senator's remarks spark outrage". Maureen Walsh. 2019-04-19. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
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