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Larsen, House Democrats Ask President-Elect Trump to Reverse Bannon Appointment

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has joined 168 members of the U.S. House of Representatives in a letter asking President-elect Donald Trump to rescind alt-right leader Steve Bannon’s appointment as White House Chief Strategist.  The full list of signers and the text of the letter are below. Dear President-elect Trump: Immediately following your victory, many Americans were optimistic…

Larsen Invites Constituents to Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting his constituents to apply for tickets to attend the 2017 Presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. “The Presidential inauguration is an unforgettable and historic event,” Larsen said, “and I am thrilled to have an opportunity to share the experience with folks back home in Washington state. For folks who cannot attend in person, I…

Following Support From Larsen, Members of the WA Delegation, $2.7 Million Apprenticeship Grant Heads to Washington State

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Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Dave Reichert (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Denny Heck (WA-10) today announced that Washington is being awarded a $2.7 million U.S. Department of Labor ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion Grant to boost apprenticeships in the…

Larsen Applauds Announcement to End Chinas Hidden, Discriminatory Tax Exemptions for Chinese-Produced Aircrafts

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the administration’s announcement that it has reached a settlement with China to end hidden discriminatory tax exemptions that had benefited certain types of aircraft produced in China, which is prohibited under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. "The United States has brought 14 trade enforcement actions against China since 2009, and…