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Larsen Applauds Transit Funding, Calls On Congress To Do Its Part

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today applauded the transit funding included in the President’s budget for critical projects in Northwest Washington, and he pledged to continue fighting for strong transportation investments as Congress takes up the budget for FY2017. In his budget request to Congress for FY2017, President Obama included $125 million for Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link…

Markup Opening Statement: Larsen Concerned Bipartisan FAA Reforms Will Stall Because Of ATC Privatization

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Markup of H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. The remarks are as prepared for delivery. Watch Larsen’s opening remarks here. Good morning. Before I get into my statement,…

Larsen: ATC Privatization Expert Calls National Security Issues HASC Turf

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today after a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing about a proposal to privatize the air traffic control system. Larsen brought forward concerns from the Department of Defense (DOD) about what the proposal would mean for national security. The DOD is currently an equal partner with the Federal Aviation Administration…

Larsen Opening Statement: Review of ATC Reform Proposals

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee’s hearing, “Review of ATC Reform Proposals.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery. Mr. Chairman, thank you for agreeing to hold this hearing and for the opportunity to discuss your legislative…

Larsen Cheers Investments In Jobs, Education In Presidents Budget

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after the President released his budget proposal for FY2017. Larsen said the President’s budget contains many positive investments that will create more good-paying jobs, access to skills training, financial security and opportunity for communities in Northwest Washington. “The budget the President announced today makes…

Larsen Applauds Funding For Mukilteo Research Station In Presidents Budget

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today applauded President Obama’s decision to invest in marine science and the economic activity it supports by including $4.6 million in his FY2017 budget to support a new fisheries research station in Mukilteo. The new facility will be part of the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, whose current Mukilteo research station is several decades old and needs…

Larsen Touts Bipartisan Successes In FAA Bill, Disagrees With ATC Privatization

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today about the proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. Larsen, the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, highlighted some of the many bipartisan accomplishments in the bill, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, while voicing his disapproval of the Republican proposal…

Larsen Invites Constituents To Mobile Office Hours

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is inviting constituents having issues with a federal agency to talk with his staff at mobile “office hours” in Burlington and Lynnwood this month. Larsen’s office can act as a liaison between constituents and federal agencies to help resolve concerns including: ·         Social Security…

Larsen Calls For Budget That Creates More Jobs, More Access To Skills Training

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today called for investments to support long-term economic growth and opportunity in Northwest Washington in a statement to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Budget. Larsen highlighted his priorities for the coming year and urged the committee to fund critical investments that create more jobs and more access to skills training. The full text of…

Larsen: Derailing Iran Agreement Short-Sighted, Ineffective

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against a bill that would undermine the U.S. government’s ability to carry out the international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon. The vote comes after Implementation Day has already been declared, when the International Atomic Energy Agency verified on January 16 that Iran met the requirements under the Joint…