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Veterans Hired by the FAA Are One Step Closer to Receiving New Paid Sick Leave Benefits Under Larsens Bill
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House unanimously approves bipartisan FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act FAA may soon provide paid sick leave to newly-hired disabled vets
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McClatchy DC: FAA may soon provide paid sick leave to newly-hired disabled vets By Rob Hotakainen Newly-hired veterans working for the Federal Aviation Administration could soon qualify for paid sick leave, if their disability rating exceeds 30 percent. The House voted Tuesday to approve a bill aimed at closing a loophole in the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 that prevents… 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… Bipartisan Bill to Expand Paid Sick Leave for Veterans Hired by the FAA Sails Through Committee
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FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act heads to the full House 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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FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act would make crucial fixes to the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015, expand benefits for veterans hired by FAA 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… Following District-Wide Tour, Larsen Aims to Use Feedback, Stories to Keep Fighting Washingtons Opioid Epidemic
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Congressman heard directly from stakeholders in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Island County and Snohomish County 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… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
