SAFE San Juans and other northwest WA Domestic Violence Programs honored by Larsen

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San Juan Islander: SAFE San Juans and other northwest WA Domestic Violence Programs honored by Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has introduced a House resolution to honor programs in the Second District of Washington state that work to end domestic violence and to support victims of domestic violence. October is “Domestic Violence Action Month.” “On a single day in 2014,…

Veterans Affairs will begin covering IVF and adoption costs for wounded veterans

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Washington Post: Veterans Affairs will begin covering IVF and adoption costs for wounded veterans By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin covering costs for in vitro fertilization and adoptions for combat-wounded veterans struggling with infertility because of their injuries, giving thousands of young veteran families fresh hope at starting a family,…

Rep. Rick Larsen meets with drone coalition

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San Juan Journal: Rep. Rick Larsen meets with drone coalition Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, met this week with the Small UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) Coalition and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to discuss opportunities and challenges in the drone industry. The Small UAV Coalition is a…

$451 Million for Puget Sound protection, restoration is approved by house following Larsen-led effort

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San Juan Islander: $451 Million for Puget Sound protection, restoration is approved by house following Larsen-led effort The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an effort led by Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) – along with Reps. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Denny Heck (WA-10) – to boost Puget Sound protection and restoration by…