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 »

North County Outlook: Tulalip Wellness Court will provide addicts new path to community By Christopher Andersson The Tulalip Tribes hope their new Tulalip Wellness Court will help drug addicts in the legal system find community support to lead a sober and healthy life. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen came to visit the Tulalip Tribes and learn about their upcoming program on Oct. 18. Tulalip Tribal… Read more »

Everett Herald: Rick Larsen merits ninth term in U.S. House – Editorial By The Herald Editorial Board Nearing 16 years in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Rick Larsen, a Democrat, is seeking election to a ninth term, surpassing the House tenures of 2nd District notables Al Swift, Lloyd Meeds and even Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson — though Jackson… Read more »

Mukilteo Beacon: An advocate for Mukilteo’s seniors | Editor's Note By Sara Bruestle Although he spends most of his time in the other Washington, Rick Larsen is an advocate for seniors in Washington state. I attended the Mukilteo Seniors Association luncheon on Oct. 17 to hear the U.S. congressman speak about the federal issues important to Washington’s senior… Read more »