Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after House Speaker Paul Ryan unveiled his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act: “This bill means lower quality care, less coverage and higher costs for Washington’s seniors, middle class families and individuals with disabilities,” said Larsen. “It raids Medicaid in order to provide… Read more »

Town hall brings large crowd of Obamacare supporters • Go Anacortes • Briana Alzola • 2/15/2017 While holding a photo of her son Lucas aloft, Jennifer Salcedo shared the story of how his illness has affected her family and asked U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen to join her in doing everything possible to prevent the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Larsen was in Anacortes for… Read more »

In seven stops, Congressman hears from 200 constituents, 18 health organizations Read more »

Congressman: ‘do not take away these life-saving benefits from my constituents’ Read more »

Congressman to hear from constituents, hospital administrators, healthcare providers, insurers, patient advocacy organizations and members of the faith community Read more »

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KING 5: Trump may cancel Boeing order for new Air Force One By Travis Pittman President-elect Donald Trump says construction of the next Air Force One -- a Boeing 747-8 -- should be canceled due to the costs. Trump  tweeted Tuesday morning: Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control,… Read more »

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… Read more »

Congressman: 21st Century Cures Act is a ‘huge step forward to put communities in Washington state and across the country on the road to recovery’ Read more »

San Juan Islander: Larsen wins major victory for Washington communities in fight against opioid epidemic After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the House has voted 392-26 to approve $1 billion to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic as part of the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. Larsen last week pressed leaders in the House and the Senate to fund the bipartisan Comprehensive… Read more »