The Everett area mail processing facility will not close in 2012, preserving next-day mail delivery for tens of thousands of Northwest Washington residents, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today. After putting pressure on the U.S. Postal Service, Larsen received commitment today that the Everett facility’s closure will be postponed to January 2013 at the earliest.
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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today urged U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to support a Presidential designation of a National Monument in the San Juan Islands. Larsen has introduced legislation that would create a National Conservation Area in the San Juan Islands. In his letter to Salazar today, Larsen endorses a dual-track approach to protection of the San Juan Islands through… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $3,389,599 federal grant to modernize Friday Harbor Airport’s taxiway, drainage and safety systems. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Friday Harbor.
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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $2,851,514 federal grant to rehabilitate Bellingham International Airport’s ramp and aircraft parking area. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Bellingham.“This investment in Bellingham International Airport will create jobs and help keep Whatcom County moving,” Larsen said. “Smart… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today in opposition to a motion from Rep. Paul Broun, GA-10, that would call for a cut of more than $30 billion of federal transportation funds. The House is expected to vote on the motion this week.“I strongly oppose the Broun motion to cut a third of the transportation funding,” Larsen said. “We need to be focused… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve a bill authored by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, to designate Illabot Creek in Skagit County as a part of the Wild and Scenic River System. The bill, H.R. 1740, would protect 14.3 miles of Illabot Creek, a tributary of the Skagit River and a vital habitat for threatened salmon and other wildlife, while maintaining recreational access for… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $4.15 million federal grant to modernize the Skagit County Regional Airport runway. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Skagit.“This investment in the Skagit County Regional Airport will create jobs and help keep Skagit County moving,” Larsen said. “Smart investments in our transportation… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the city of Arlington will receive a $194,635 grant for safety enhancements at Arlington Municipal Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be used to purchase an emergency generator and additional land to improve runway approach safety.“This investment in Arlington Municipal Airport will improve safety for pilots,… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, tonight voted to protect vital worker protections that protect the middle class. During consideration of a military construction spending bill, Larsen voted to ensure unionized workers can compete for federal construction contracts and that federal contracts pay local prevailing wages.“House Republicans showed tonight they are as committed as ever to their… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, tonight voted for a bill that will direct more than $6 million to investments at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The Military Construction/VA Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2013 was approved by the House of Representatives on a 407 to 12 vote.“Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is not only an integral part of our community, it is a strategically… Read more »
