The Everett Herald Editorial: Don't Imperil U.S. ExportsThursday, April 5, 2012The latest bout of dysfunction in Congress, believe it or not, could essentially yank profits away from the Boeing Co. and hand them to its chief rival, Europe-based Airbus.Two members...

Bellingham Herald: Rep. Larsen in Bellingham: 'Quite a shock' Congress is debating women's contraceptive rightsRALPH SCHWARTZMarch 14, 2012BELLINGHAM - Women from Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood and their congressman agreed: Recent attempts by Republicans to limit the availability of contraceptives are...

Politico: Afghan slayings don’t change war debate on HillBy SEUNG MIN KIMMarch 12, 2012The slaying of 16 Afghan civilians and growing public fatigue with the decadelong war showed no signs Monday of denting Republican insistence in Congress that American troops...

Everett Herald: Limbaugh aside, contraception remains a hot topicBy Julie Muhlstein, Herald ColumnistMarch 14, 2012Elaine Salisbury is appalled."These are things we marched for in the 1960s and '70s," the 65-year-old Everett woman said Monday.Susan Ronken is surprised."I keep thinking, what...

Bellingham Business Journal: Rep. Rick Larsen tours All American Marine during March 13 Bellingham visit by Evan MarczynskiMarch 14, 2012 Rep. Rick Larsen toured the facilities of Bellingham boat manufacturer All American Marine Tuesday, March 13, as part of a...

Seattle Times: Smith proposes bill seeking to try terror suspects in civilian courtsBy Kyung M. SongMarch 13, 2012WASHINGTON — Last May, U.S. Rep. Adam Smith sought to amend the proposed National Defense Authorization Act to require any alleged terrorist arrested...

CNN Money: U.S. and EU claim victory in Boeing subsidy caseBy Ben RooneyMarch 12, 2012NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The World Trade Organization issued a ruling Monday to settle a dispute between the European Union and United States over subsidies received...

Everett Herald: Welcome to your new homeMarch 9, 2012To the crew and families of the USS Nimitz:Welcome home. We think you're going to love it here.The greeting you'll receive today at your new homeport is just a preview of the...

Marysville Globe: Larsen's legislation for Impact Aid to schools serving military, tribal families moves forwardFebruary 29, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, aiming to help school districts serving military or tribal communities advanced this week...

CNN: Congress hears testimony on cruise ship accidentBy Jim Barnett, CNNFebruary 29, 2012Washington (CNN) -- Survivors of the Costa Concordia cruise ship accident off the coast of Italy recounted in riveting testimony before Congress on Wednesday that they feared for...