U.S. Rep Rick Larsen seeking comments on Affordable Care Act

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Whidbey Examiner: U.S. Rep Rick Larsen seeking comments on Affordable Care Act By Patricia Guthrie Have you benefited from the Affordable Care Act? If so, Second District U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants to hear from you. Larsen and other Democratic lawmakers are preparing for a showdown over the Affordable Care Act, the national comprehensive health care plan passed under President…

Congressman Larsen wants to hear Obamacare stories

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Komo News: Congressman Larsen wants to hear Obamacare stories  by KOMO Staff U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said a key to saving the Affordable Care Act will be to hear the stories of those who have benefited from so-called "Obamacare." Larsen said he will be asking his constituents in the 2nd Congressional District north of Seattle to share their stories with him to help…

Congressman Larsen wants to hear Obamacare stories

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Komo News: Congressman Larsen wants to hear Obamacare stories  By Komo Staff  U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said a key to saving the Affordable Care Act will be to hear the stories of those who have benefited from so-called "Obamacare." Larsen said he will be asking his constituents in the 2nd Congressional District north of Seattle to share their stories with…

Larsen urges SJU residents to share Affordable Care Act Stories

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The Islands' Sounder: Larsen urges SJC residents to share Affordable Care Act  Facing a Republican-led White House, Senate and House seeking to dismantle theAffordable Care Act with no plan to replace it, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is urgingSan Juan County residents to share their stories about how the Affordable CareAct has helped them or someone they know. Individuals can share…

Larsen asks constituents to share ACA stories

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San Juan Islander: Larsen asks constituents to share ACA stores  The percentage of uninsured people in San Juan County dropped from 14 percent to 8 percent between 2013 and 2016 according to Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA). The state rate dropped from 14 to 5.8 percent since the ACA was enacted. With Republicans in Congress working to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Larsen is…

Rep. Larsen to host talks about Affordable Care Act future on Saturday

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Lynnwood Today: Rep. Larsen to host talks about Affordable Care Act future on Saturday  Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Saturday hold a “Town Talk” at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center to hear directly from his constituents about their questions and concerns on the future of the Affordable Care Act. Saturday’s event is the first of Larsen’s seven-stop…

House approves funds in opioid fight

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South Whidbey Record: House approves funds in opioid fight By Evan Thompson A major step in the fight against opioid epidemics in Washington communities and across the nation was recently made in Washington D.C. The House voted 392-26 to approve $1 billion to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic after urging from Congressman Rick Larsen, a press release said. The House…

Senate should pass major health spending compromise

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Everett Herald: Senate should pass major health spending compromise By The Herald Editorial Board Neither is in abundant supply in Washington, D.C., but compromise and bipartisanship showed up this week as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that provides funding for research and crucial public health programs, including $1 billion to help…