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Larsen Statement on Speaker Ryans Boeing Speech

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EVERETT, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top-ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today released the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan delivered a speech at Boeing’s Everett facility. “I want to welcome Speaker Ryan to Washington state and Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. The Boeing workers with whom the Speaker met are…

Larsen Announces 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon – an opportunity for students to learn key computer science skills by creating their own original applications. The competition – which runs through November 1st – is open to k-12 students who live in or attend school in Washington’s 2nd Congressional…

Resources for Local Communities, Reducing Government Waste & Improving Nuclear Oversight Among Larsen-backed Measures Included in House-Passed Defense Bill

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Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that provisions he successfully secured in June to support local military bases, reduce government waste, and boost nuclear oversight passed the U.S. House on a 344-81 vote as part of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018.  “By supporting Washington’s military bases and families,…

Larsen Invites Constituents To Skagit County Community Coffee

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SKAGIT COUNTY, WA—Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a “community coffee” event in Burlington on Sunday, July 16th. Community coffees are opportunities for Larsen to hear directly from his constituents about issues important to them in an informal discussion setting. Since January, Larsen has held town halls…

Larsen Invites Constituents To Snohomish County Community Coffee

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA—Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a “community coffee” event in Everett on Saturday, July 15th. Community coffees are opportunities for Larsen to hear directly from his constituents about issues important to them in an informal discussion setting. Since January, Larsen has held town halls…

Larsen Successfully Shapes National Defense Authorization Act

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) yesterday helped shape the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 to include key priorities to support local military bases, reduce government waste, promote nuclear oversight, and protect women and men in uniform. “This legislation makes important investments in America’s national security by investing in equipment and in…

Controversial Plan to Privatize Air Traffic Control Derails Bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top-Ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today continued to lead the charge for a bipartisan, comprehensive, long-term bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a markup of the House Transportation Committee, Larsen called on his Republican and Democratic colleagues to focus on areas of bipartisan common…

Larsen-Nominated Students to Attend Prestigious U.S. Service Academies

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), today announced that nine Washington students he nominated to U.S. Service Academies have accepted offers for the Class of 2021. Allison R. Kleindon of Oak Harbor will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point; Dean P. Testment of Oak Harbor will attend the U.S. Naval Academy; Jonathan B Billingslea of Oak Harbor will attend the United States…