Northwest Congressional Delegation, Snohomish County Executive Announce First FEMA Public Assistance Payment of $7.5 Million for SR530 Flooding and Landslide Response and Recovery Efforts

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Funding that will go to Snohomish County represents a 75% reimbursement for costs they have submitted to the federal government 30 days into the recovery Announcement comes as President, Congressional delegation, and local leaders tour the community, meet with victim’s families, and thank first responders (Seattle, WA) – Today, Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria…

Larsen Statement on President Obama's Visit to the 530 Mudslide

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EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement in advance of accompanying President Obama on a visit today to the 530 slide. "The tragic mudslide that devastated the Oso and Darrington communities one month ago has forever changed the lives of so many in Snohomish County." "The President's visit today underscores the country's commitment to…

Snohomish County Congressional Delegation Announces that Green Mountain Lookout Now Protected Under Law

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President Obama signs delegation-sponsored bill that protects local landmark and critical tourist attraction in the face of efforts to remove it. Lookout is a vital economic driver in Snohomish County, particularly for communities impacted by SR-530 landslide. Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced…

Snohomish County Congressional Delegation Urges U.S. Department of Agriculture to Provide Assistance for Farmers Affected by 530 Slide

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The federal delegation representing Snohomish County called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare a Secretarial Disaster Designation for Snohomish County to assist farmers who have been affected by the State Route 530 mudslide. In a letter sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rick…

Larsen Praises Jonathan Stivers Nomination to USAID Bureau of Asia

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s nomination of Jonathan Stivers as assistant administrator of the Bureau of Asia for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “Jonathan Stivers has been an instrumental staff member to the House leadership team for many years. His efforts to advance trade policy and build…

Larsen: Budget Should Reflect Shared Value of Opportunity for All

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today after voting against the Republican budget. “Our country’s budget should reflect our shared value of opportunity for all. This value is nowhere to be found in the Republican spending plan. Rather than a blueprint for economic growth, the Republican budget would jeopardize health care for seniors, bankrupt…

Larsen Applauds PSRC Support for SR 530 Slide Recovery

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released a statement today following the Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC) unanimous recommendation for emergency funding to provide up to $5 million of PSRC’s federal transportation funds to Snohomish County. The recommendation comes from the PSRC Transportation Policy Board to the full PSRC Board, which will vote on a final action on April…

Larsen Applauds Passage of the Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act. “The communities near the Green Mountain Lookout spoke up when this iconic structure was threatened and I am deeply pleased today their voices have been heard. The Lookout has been a source of both enjoyment and economic benefit…

Larsen Continues Efforts to Support Small Business Exports

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, continued his push this week to expand small businesses’ ability to export by submitting a request for FY2015 funding for the State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) program. The letter, co-authored with Rep. Dave Reichert, WA-08, asked for sufficient funding for the pilot program that began in 2010. Since its inception STEP has assisted more than 400 Washington…

Snohomish Co. Delegation Statement on IRS Tax Extension for Families Affected by Landslide

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Today, the federal delegation representing Snohomish County released the following statement after the the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extended the tax deadline until Oct. 15 for families who have been affected by the State Route 530 mudslide. “The IRS’s quick response to grant tax relief for the families affected by the State Route 530 mudslide will provide a small, but…