Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway
05/21/2018
Every week, hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway take you on a not-so-random walk through hot topics in markets, finance and economics.
The recent trade tensions between the Trump administration and China has shone a light on the country's ambitions to become a technology powerhouse, as one of the complaints is that China… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement ahead of voting against the Farm Bill, which would negatively impact Washington’s Second Congressional District:
“Washington state is the most trade-dependent state in the country, thanks in part to agriculture. The Farm Bill is an opportunity every five years for Congress to help Washington state farmers stay competitive in… Read more »
—U.S.-China Working Group Co-Chairs Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18) met with Deputy to the People's Congress of Tibet Autonomous Region BAIMAWANGDUI last week to discuss the future of the region, assistance to the region, energy development and human rights.
Following the meeting, Reps. Larsen and LaHood issued the below statement:
“The U.S.-China… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped shape the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Larsen successfully secured provisions to protect U.S. national security and support the women and men in the military and the Department of Defense civilian workforce.
“The NDAA makes important investments to strengthen… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement the United States will re-impose sanctions and violate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, an international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon:
“Last month, Secretary Mattis said staying in the… Read more »
Yesterday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee leadership requesting authorization and appropriations for the procurement of 18 KC-46A aerial refueling tankers in 2019.
“The KC-46A tanker is being built by the best aerospace workers in the world, the women… Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, applauded the passage of the long-term, five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
“This has been a long time coming. Congress has not enacted a long-term FAA reauthorization bill since 2012 and the agency is running on its fifth extension. With general aviation… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks:
View remarks here.
“Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
“I am pleased that Congress is here today to consider a long-term bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today issued the below statement in support of a House Resolution recognizing and supporting efforts to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America:
“I fully support efforts to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico and the United States,” said Larsen. “As an avid soccer… Read more »
Taiwan will simulate taking on an invading force in war games next week amid its increasing tensions with China.
Taipei will conduct exercises in which it will repair a major air base and use civilian operated drones, Reuters reported.
The annual Han Kuang drills, which start on April 30, make no mention of China, only “offensive forces invading Taiwan” and will… Read more »
