Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted yes on the bipartisan agreement to extend the payroll tax relief and unemployment insurance, and maintain Medicare reimbursement rates. The bill will extend the provisions through the end of the year.“I supported this bill because it protects seniors' ability to see the doctor of their choice, and sustains critical unemployment insurance for more… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s planned announcement in Everett of initiatives to promote jobs, manufacturing and exports."The President’s initiatives to help America’s businesses export their goods are exactly the way we will continue creating jobs in Washington state," Larsen said. "Promoting… Read more »
Larsen: “With this announcement, the future of Naval Station Everett is secured.”
EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the Navy will boost its presence at Naval Station Everett, replacing each of the three frigates with new or modified destroyers over the next seven years. Larsen joined Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson to make the announcement… Read more »
In letter sent Monday, WA Senators and Representatives back Department of Labor emergency assistance for 700 Kimberly-Clark workers transitioning to new jobsIn a letter sent today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), U.S. Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA-01), U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), and U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-WA-09) called for… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in support of the STOCK Act, which would clarify current prohibitions against insider trading on non-public information by lawmakers, administration officials and senior staff of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. The bill would also impose new disclosure requirements for lawmakers to report any stock or securities… Read more »
Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Adam Smith, WA-09, today announced $2 million in funding for two Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds will go to the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project in Marysville and the Seahurst Beach Restoration Project in Burien.
“I am pleased the Army Corps has recognized the importance of moving ahead on… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in favor of a line-item veto to give the President power to eliminate wasteful spending in bills. Larsen’s vote in favor of H.R. 3521 follows his vote yesterday for the Civilian Property Realignment Act, which would allow for the federal government to sell off surplus federal properties. Both bills passed the House of Representatives.“If we… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced seven grants totaling more than $8.6 million to build and modernize affordable housing and prevent crime on Indian reservations in Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. The grants were awarded under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. “These grants will expand affordable… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the Swinomish Channel in Skagit County will be fully dredged this year after receiving $2.277 million in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds. Larsen spoke to U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy last week and stressed his support for funding of the project.“This funding is a major boost for Western Skagit… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the Skagit General Investigation (G.I.) Study will receive $700,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 2012. Larsen urged U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy to provide funding for the study in a phone call and a letter last week.
“This is great news for Skagit County, and shows… Read more »
