Young artists can enter Dist. 2 Congressional Art Competition

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Young artists can enter Dist. 2 Congressional Art Competition Stanwood Camano News 4/11/2017 High school-aged students in the Second Congressional District can showcase their artistic talents in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives holds the nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent in each…

The Heat: Xi-Trump Summit

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The Heat: Xi-Trump Summit CGTN America Anand Naidoo 4/6/2017 The much anticipated first meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump is taking place. The Chinese leader and First Lady Peng Liyuan were greeted by the American President and First Lady Melania Trump when they arrived at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. During President Xi…

Trump Moves to Depoliticize National Security Council, as Called for in Larsen Bill

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The roles of the President’s top military and intelligence advisors are restored on the influential Principals Committee of the National Security Council, as called for in legislation introduced by Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02). Additionally, Steve Bannon has been removed from the Council. “President Trump received my message: when it comes to America’s most important…

Trumpcare didnt pass, but Rep. Larsen lists Obamacare fixes

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Trumpcare didn't pass, but Rep. Larsen lists Obamacare fixes The Islands' Sounder Hayley Day 4/5/2017 Three days after Republicans pulled their Affordable Care Act repeal from a vote, Washington State Rep. Rick Larsen discussed the many “ifs” left. “About 40,000 in the district I represent would be uninsured,” said Larsen, a Democrat, at a March 23…

Larsen Announces 2017 Congressional Art Competition

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EVERETT, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives holds the nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent in each congressional district. The winning entry will be…

Larsen Appointed to Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced his appointment by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group – an organization which aims to promote dialogue between U.S. Congress and Canada’s Parliament. Last week, Larsen met with members of the Canadian Parliament to discuss U.S.-Canada economic ties. According to the U.S. Department…

Rep. Larsen sponsors school safety bill

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Rep. Larsen sponsors school safety bill North County Outlook Christopher Andersson 3/29/2017 Schools across the United States could have more federal funds to improve safety and security if the School Safety Act of 2017 is passed. The bill is being sponsored by local U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, who represents Washington's second congressional district, which includes Marysville,…

Larsen Fights to Save Consumer Protections for Internet Privacy

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Larsen Fights to Save Consumer Protections for Internet Privacy San Juan Islander 3/28/2017 Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement March 28, 2017 on S.J. Res 34, a bill that would overturn a Federal Communications Commission rule requiring internet service providers to receive an “opt-in” before they share or sell customers’ personal data online…