POLITICO Pro Q&A: Rep. Rick Larsen

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Politico: POLITICO Pro Q&A: Rep. Rick Larsen By Connor O’Brien Rep. Rick Larsen is pushing his colleagues to take a long view of overlooked technologies and the pivot to Asia-Pacific. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the bipartisan Electronic Warfare Working Group, the Washington state Democrat is fighting to reduce what he calls…

Whidbey congressman helps secure federal grant funding for veterans

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South Whidbey Record: Whidbey congressman helps secure federal grant funding for veterans Congressman Rick Larsen recently announced that nearly $1.5 million in federal grant monies have been handed to two state organizations to support their goals of preventing homelessness among veterans. One of the recipients, the Opportunity Council, serves veterans in Island County, as well as…

Larsen, LoBiondo take aim at loophole that prevents veterans hired by the FAA from receiving new paid sick leave benefits

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San Juan Islander: Larsen, LoBiondo take aim at loophole that prevents veterans hired by the FAA from receiving new paid sick leave benefits Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today introduced bipartisan legislation to close a loophole that prevents veterans hired by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from receiving paid sick leave benefits recently made…

In Mount Vernon, Larsen Leads Roundtable Discussion on Mental Health & Substance Abuse

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MOUNT VERNON, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today held a roundtable discussion with North Sound Behavioral Health Organization, Evergreen Recovery Centers, and the Snohomish County and Whatcom County Departments of Health on recent changes to mental health and substance abuse programs in Washington state. “It is time we change the discussion around addiction and mental illness…

In Snohomish County, Larsen Holds Roundtable Discussion on Opioid Epidemic; Recently Passed Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act

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EVERETT, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today held a roundtable discussion with Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, law enforcement and health officials on the opioid epidemic in Snohomish County and the Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act – which was signed into law in July. “Those who suffer from…

Bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction And Recovery Act Earns Larsens Support

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Public Now: Bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction And Recovery Act Earns Larsen’s Support Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today voted in support of the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, legislation that makes critical reforms to address the nation's opioid epidemic. The bill, which passed the House in a 407-5 vote, includes a variety of reforms Larsen has called for…