Arlington Times:  Obamacare key topic at Larsen’s town hall meeting By Douglas Buell MARYSVILLE – At a town hall forum hosted by 2nd District Congressman Rick Larsen Saturday to discuss repealing the Affordable Care Act, Paula Townsell of Everett cut to the chase. “If Congress passed to repeal and the president signed it into law immediately, how soon would the… Read more »

Marysville Globe: Larsen’s talk on Obamacare moved to Totem due to popular demand Steve Powell MARYSVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will be having a “Town Talk” at Totem Middle Schoo today from 10-11:30 a.m. The site was changed to a larger location than City Hall because of public interest. Larsen wants to hear from the public about the Affordable Care Act and… Read more »

One Green Planet:  Congressman Backs Groundbreaking Bill to End Orca Captivity in the U.S. By Kat Smith Since the release of Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s documentary Blackfish in 2013, the way that the world views orcas has undergone an amazing transformation. The documentary revealed the story of the late Tilikum, an orca who was responsible for the death of three humans… Read more »

Whidbey News-Times:  Larsen to hold Affordable Care Act ‘Town Talk’ in Anacortes By Jessie Stensland  U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will on Saturday hold a “Town Talk” at Anacortes City Hall to hear directly from his constituents about their questions and concerns on the future of the Affordable Care Act and any other issues important to them. Saturday’s… Read more »

Whidbey News Times: GUEST EDITORIAL: The Affordable Care Act is not dead yet By Rick Larsen Like the “dead” man scene in the classic Monty Python film, the Affordable Care Act is not dead yet. In 2009, I voted for the Affordable Care Act after hearing from more than 15,000 constituents. Largely, the legislation worked as intended. It improved Medicare benefits for seniors,… Read more »

Go Anacortes: Health care law changes could spell disaster for hospital  By Briana Alzola  Big changes could come to Island Hospital this year that could result in major revenue losses. Changes to the Affordable Care Act and the hospital’s current agreement with military insurance Tricare could potentially have disastrous results, hospital CEO Vince Oliver said… Read more »

KGMI News: Whatcom County representatives testify against abortion coverage bill  A bill permanently barring federal funds for abortion coverage is headed to the U.S. Senate. The House approved the legislation Tuesday. Democrats Suzan DelBene and Rick Larsen represent Whatcom County in congress – they testified against the bill. “Millions of women marched across the… Read more »

Today veterans who have been wounded in the line of duty can access in vitro fertilization (IVF) through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA’s announcement follows years of Larsen’s advocacy, and a provision passed as part of the Congressional spending bill in September 2016 which temporarily circumvented a 1992 ban on in vitro fertilization for veterans. “It… Read more »

In seven stops, Congressman hears from 200 constituents, 18 health organizations Read more »

Sky Valley Chronicle: Mountlake Terrace is 1st Stop on Larsen "Affordable Care Act Tour"  Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will hold a “Town Talk” on Saturday Jan. 14th at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center to hear directly from constituents about their questions and concerns on the future of the Affordable Care Act. Following the talk Larsen will host a… Read more »