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Larsen Invites Constituents To Stanwood Community Coffee

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STANWOOD, WA—Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a “community coffee” event at Striv Coffee House in Stanwood on Saturday, October 14th. Community coffees are opportunities for Larsen to hear directly from his constituents about issues important to them in an informal discussion setting. Saturday, October 14th Larsen will…

Larsen, DeFazio on House Passage of a Six-Month FAA Extension

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Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top-Ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, Peter DeFazio (OR-04), the top-Ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today reacted after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term, six-month Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extension. “I am disappointed,” said Larsen.…

Larsen Statement on Graham-Cassidy Bill

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans announced that the Graham-Cassidy bill, also known as Trumpcare, does not have sufficient votes to pass the Senate before the September 30th deadline. “For the sixth time this Congress, Congressional Republicans have terrified, enraged, and ultimately mobilized millions of Americans by…

During Hunger Action Month, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Expand Summer Meals Program

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In recognition of Hunger Action Month, this week Representatives Don Young (AK-At Large) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) are highlighting bipartisan legislation they have introduced to fight childhood hunger and expand access to summer meal programs throughout the country. “Hunger Action Month is a very real reminder that we have a long way to go in addressing food security and hunger…

Larsen Statement on Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement on H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017:  “I oppose H.R. 38,” said Larsen. “Voters and advocates across Washington state tell me that making our communities safer from gun violence is a high priority. However, this bill would do the opposite. It would force Washington to turn a blind eye…