U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host five Conversations with Veterans during the month of August to update local veterans about his work in Congress on their behalf and to hear from local veterans about the issues important to them.
This year, Larsen has worked to strengthen veterans’ health care and services, helping deliver a new community-based outpatient clinic to Northwest Washington. Serving on the House Armed Services Committee, Larsen helped pass the GI Bill for the 21st Century, historic legislation that takes effect in August to help veterans access higher education and job training. Larsen has also worked to increase pay for military personnel, ensure steady and predictable funding for VA health care and help soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan transition to civilian life.
At each of the Conversations with Veterans, Larsen will be joined by local experts on veterans’ health care, employment and benefits who will help answer questions and provide further information about the services available to the 75,000 veterans who call Northwest Washington home.
Members of the public interested in attending the following events are asked to RSVP by emailing rsvp.larsen@mail.house.gov or calling Rep. Larsen’s Everett office at (425) 252-3188 or (800) 562-1385.
Members of the media interested in attending the following events are asked to RSVP to Amanda Mahnke at (202) 225-2605 or amanda.mahnke@mail.house.gov.
Bellingham Conversation with Veterans August 3rd, 2pm – 3:30pm American Legion Post #7 1688 West Bakerview Road, Bellingham
Oak Harbor Conversation with Veterans August 6th, 10:30am – 12pm American Legion Post #129 690 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor
Everett Conversation with Veterans August 7th, 10:30 – 12pm Everett Community College Baker Hall – Room 120, Everett
Sedro-Woolley Conversation with Veterans August 8th, 10:30 – 12pm American Legion Post #43 701 Murdock Street, Sedro Woolley
Friday Harbor Conversation with Veterans August 10th, 11:30 – 12:30pm American Legion Post #163 110 First Street, Friday Harbor
