Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to suspend the debt ceiling through March 2015.
“After too many years of brinkmanship, I am relieved the House of Representatives has now embraced a simple, but important principle: The United States pays its bills.
“By passing a budget and raising the debt ceiling, the House has… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, made the case for raising the minimum wage in an appearance today on KVI with host John Carlson. Larsen is cosponsor of a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Audio of the interview is available here.
“It’s pretty clear that low-wage workers are older than they were 30 years ago, they’re often the sole breadwinners in their… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, hailed new investments in export promotion included in the Omnibus Appropriations Act that the House of Representatives passed today.
“When we export our products abroad, we create jobs here at home,” Larsen said. “Investments in export promotion are paid back many times over as American businesses find new markets for their products, expand… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted to approve a government funding bill that includes several job-creating investments for which he has long advocated. The Omnibus Appropriations Act provides funding for all federal agencies through September 2014, in line with a bipartisan budget agreement that Congress passed last month.
“My top priority in Congress is to invest in the… Read more »
Workers in low-wage jobs would receive at least $10.10 an hour if Congress passes a measure that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, cosponsored today. The Fair Minimum Wage Act (H.R. 1010) would increase the federal minimum wage over three years and adjust the wage to keep pace with inflation.
“Raising the minimum wage puts money in the pockets of Americans who are working hard to provide… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to approve a contract offer from Boeing that will bring production of the 777X wing and fuselage to Washington:
“Now that the state and union have delivered, it is time for Boeing to hold up its end of the bargain. Washington has shown that… Read more »
Today, U.S. Reps. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Denny Heck, D-Wash., and Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., sent a letter to Ways and Means Chair David Camp and Ranking Member Sander Levin asking for an extension of the state and local sales tax deduction that is set to expire January 1.
“Extending the sales tax deduction is critical to ensuring equal tax… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following the breakdown in negotiations between Boeing and IAM 751.
“I was highly encouraged when Boeing and the Machinists restarted talks this week, and I am deeply disappointed that they appear to have fallen apart.
“I have spent a lot of time speaking with, and listening to Boeing and Machinists leaders and members. I… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, successfully included several provisions in a bill passed today setting policy for the Department of Defense. Larsen, a member of the House Armed Services Committee which wrote the bill, included measures that support the Northwest economy and improve the national defense.
“This defense bill meets the needs of our sailors and aviators in Northwest Washington… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding the compromise budget deal.
“People in Northwest Washington have been asking for Democrats and Republicans to work together. This budget is a product of that collaboration. After too many years of brinkmanship and political games, this budget sets a path forward to get Congress back to work on real issues we need to… Read more »
