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Larsen Statement on Boeing Production Cuts, Delays

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EVERETT, WA -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, released the following statement today after Boeing announced commercial production cuts and delays to the 747, 777/777x and 787 lines: “This morning’s disappointing news from Boeing is yet another devastating blow to the workers and local communities I represent who are absorbing the COVID-19 pandemic, a…

Larsen Statement on Boeing’s Decision to Lay Off Nearly 10,000 Washington Employees

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EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, released the below statement in response to Boeing’s decision to lay off nearly 10,000 employees in Washington state and more than 12,000 employees nationwide: “Boeing’s decision to lay off nearly 10,000 dedicated, highly-skilled women and men in Washington state is difficult news for the workers and…

Larsen to Host Third COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall

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EVERETT, WA - Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a live telephone town hall to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic with Second District residents. Larsen and Washington State Employment Security Department staff will hear residents’ concerns and answer questions about benefits available to Washingtonians suffering from the virus’ impacts. Last month, Larsen hosted a COVID-19 telephone…

Larsen Votes To Support Washington’s Essential Workers, First Responders

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the HEROES Act to address the continued public health crisis and provide much needed support for Washington state’s frontline workers. The bill includes increased funding for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, key support for frontline workers and strengthened assistance for Washingtonians. “Since the last relief package was…

Larsen Votes to Deliver Critical Relief to Washington’s Small Businesses and Hospitals, Boost COVID-19 Testing

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Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for critical emergency COVID-19 relief funding for Washington state’s small businesses, hospitals and testing. The bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 388-5.