Jobs & the Economy

Larsen, DeFazio Highlight Negative Consequences for U.S. Aviation System Under Presidents Budget Proposal

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Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today highlighted the negative consequences for the U.S. aviation system under President Trump’s proposed budget. Key provisions of the President’s budget include moving oversight of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system from the Federal Aviation Administration to “an independent, non-governmental…

Washington state mayors join senators opposing air traffic control privatization

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Puget Sound Business Journal: Washington state mayors join senators opposing air traffic control privatization By Andrew McIntosh Two leading U.S. Senators are voicing bipartisan opposition to privatizing the nation's air traffic control system. They're joined by four mayors from cities across Washington state and two Pacific Northwest congressman who expressed concerns about the…

Larsen talks Trump during visit to Northwest Docks

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Go Anacortes: Larsen talks Trump during visit to Northwest Docks By Joan Pringle U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen said wherever there is common ground with the new Trump administration, he plans to work together. However, where there isn’t, he intends to stand his ground. “I expect I’ll be standing my ground a lot during this administration,” he said. Larsen made the comments…

Burlington-Edison High School Senior, Winner of 2016 Congressional App Challenge: Coding can be challenging, but do it anyway. It can open doors.

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced Burlington-Edison high school senior Alexandria Kissas won the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. Kissas’ app, “ListMe,” is designed to help people organize multiple lists on their smart phones. “I was sitting in class thinking ‘what would help the most people.’ As…

Larsen Calls on President-Elect Trump to Reject Norwegian Air International, Protect American Jobs

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Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) today led a bipartisan group of more than 100 Members of Congress in calling on President-elect Donald J. Trump to reverse a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation to allow Norwegian Air International (NAI) to operate routes between the U.S. and Europe. NAI has established itself in Ireland, where labor laws permit the airline to hire its pilots and…

Larsen: $16.6 Billion Sales Agreement Between Boeing and Iran Air is Good News for Washington State

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after Boeing announced signing a $16.6 billion sales agreement with Iran Air: “This deal is good news for Washington state and will help support the thousands of good-paying jobs in my District that rely on trade and Boeing’s ability to compete in the global marketplace.” Earlier this year,…