Larsen Remarks for Martin Luther King Day

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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the following remarks to celebrate Martin Luther King Day at the kickoff celebration and breakfast for the MLK Day of Service event sponsored by Whatcom’s Service Learning Program. Larsen then joined volunteers in a day of community service in Whatcom County.Remarks as prepared for delivery:Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once…

Larsen Praises Progress in Skagit Valley Flood Protection

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Everett, WA – Today, Congressman Rick Larsen praised the Skagit County Board of Commissioners for sending a letter that commits the county to the Skagit River General Investigation (G.I.)Skagit County, the local sponsor of the Skagit River G.I., delivered a letter to Col. Anthony Wright on Friday, January 14, committing to the hydrology and hydraulics as updated by the U.S.…

Larsen to Deliver Statement on House Floor to Honor Representative Giffords

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Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will deliver the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Representative Giffords and remember the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona.“What does the Lord require?  Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.“These words from the prophet Micah are as true today as they were when first…

Larsen Statement on Shooting of Representative Giffords

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in response to news reports that Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot while at a public event in Arizona. "I am shocked to hear of this tragedy. This is an unforgivable, monstrous act that has no excuse. "My wife Tiia and I are keeping Representative Giffords and her family in our thoughts and prayers.…

Larsen Praises New Jobs at Intalco

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Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about Alcoa Intalco’s plans to restart a portion of idled capacity at the Ferndale facility.“Intalco’s decision to make more aluminum at the Ferndale plant means jobs for folks in the region and economic growth in Whatcom County.“Alcoa's decision to make more aluminum in Ferndale, creating 60…

Larsen Offers Amendment to Protect Health Care Coverage for Young Adults

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Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) offered an amendment to ensure that the Republican bill to repeal the health care reform law will not eliminate health insurance coverage for young adults under 26 who are currently receiving coverage from their parent’s health insurance plan.“Over 20,000 young adults in Washington state are receiving affordable health insurance due to the…

Larsen Statement on New Cross-Border Mexican Trucking Program

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood shared an initial concept document for a long haul cross-border Mexican trucking program with Congress and the government of Mexico. This program is an effort to seek a solution to the tariffs placed on American agricultural and other products by the Government of Mexico following the halt…

Larsen Meets with Senator Brown, Condemns Cuts to Federal Transportation Spending in New Congress

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after meeting with Senator Lisa Brown, Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate. Yesterday, House Republicans ended a Congressional policy that helps states plan and pay for transportation projects. Funds for highways and transit will no longer be protected from annual budget cuts and could be used for other purposes. …

Larsen: House Republicans Introduce Rules That Will Explode Debt and Deficit, Halt Economic Recovery

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after House Republicans unveiled their Rules Package for the 112th Congress. This package establishes the rules that the U.S. House of Representatives will operate under for the 112th Congress. The Republican plan abolishes the “pay-as-you-go” principle, contains a special provision that allows Republicans to repeal the…

Larsen Criticizes Republicans for Jeopardizing Local Transportation Projects

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Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the following statement after House Republicans announced their intent to end a Congressional policy that helps states plan and pay for transportation projects. Under the Republican plan, funds for highways and transit will no longer be protected from annual budget cuts and…