KGMI News: Whatcom County representatives testify against abortion coverage bill  A bill permanently barring federal funds for abortion coverage is headed to the U.S. Senate. The House approved the legislation Tuesday. Democrats Suzan DelBene and Rick Larsen represent Whatcom County in congress – they testified against the bill. “Millions of women marched across the… Read more »

The Herald: Volunteers honor Martin Luther King jr. with day of service  By Sharon Salyer Jim Pauley said he could sense the students’ enthusiasm from the moment they arrived at Jennings Park. “They were gung ho when the bus pulled up,” he said Monday. Some 25 middle and high school students spilled out of the bus, the beginning of their day of service in honor… Read more »

The Bellingham Herald: MLK Day read-in celebrates stories of diversity, tolerance  By Robert Mittendorf  Hear stories describing the struggle for racial equality and civil rights, along with books that offer messages of peace and tolerance, at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Read-In for children and teens at Village Books in Fairhaven. Western Washington University… Read more »

The Seattle Times: More public comment allowed on Growler jets at Whidbey By Seattle Times Staff The Navy has decided to extend, by 30 days, the public-comment period for a draft environmental study of the effects of adding up to 36 EA-18G Growler aircraft to the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island-based fleet. The new Feb. 24 deadline results from requests by Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen.… Read more »

Sky Valley Chronicle: Mountlake Terrace is 1st Stop on Larsen "Affordable Care Act Tour"  Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will hold a “Town Talk” on Saturday Jan. 14th at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center to hear directly from constituents about their questions and concerns on the future of the Affordable Care Act. Following the talk Larsen will host a… Read more »

KBRC Radio: Rep. Larsen has launched a seven-stop Affordable Care Act tour Rep. Rick Larsen yesterday announced he is launching a seven-stop Affordable Care Act Tour of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District – holding a series of events to hear from constituents, hospital administrators, healthcare providers, insurers, patient advocacy organizations and members of the… Read more »

The Whidbey Examiner: U.S. Rep Rick Larsen seeking comments on Affordable Care Act By Patricia Guthrie  Have you benefited from the Affordable Care Act? If so, Second District U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants to hear from you. Larsen and other Democratic lawmakers are preparing for a showdown over the Affordable Care Act, the national comprehensive health care plan passed under… Read more »

Whidbey Examiner: U.S. Rep Rick Larsen seeking comments on Affordable Care Act By Patricia Guthrie Have you benefited from the Affordable Care Act? If so, Second District U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants to hear from you. Larsen and other Democratic lawmakers are preparing for a showdown over the Affordable Care Act, the national comprehensive health care plan passed under President… Read more »

Komo News: Congressman Larsen wants to hear Obamacare stories  by KOMO Staff U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said a key to saving the Affordable Care Act will be to hear the stories of those who have benefited from so-called "Obamacare." Larsen said he will be asking his constituents in the 2nd Congressional District north of Seattle to share their stories with him to help… Read more »

Komo News: Congressman Larsen wants to hear Obamacare stories  By Komo Staff  U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said a key to saving the Affordable Care Act will be to hear the stories of those who have benefited from so-called "Obamacare." Larsen said he will be asking his constituents in the 2nd Congressional District north of Seattle to share their stories with… Read more »