Press Releases

“One of my top goals in Congress is to increase opportunities for me to communicate with my constituents about the work I am doing to implement a forward thinking plan for long term economic growth that works for us in the Pacific Northwest through investments in skills and knowledge of people, support for innovation and infrastructure, all in order to maintain U.S. economic leadership in the world,” said Rep. Rick Larsen. “Last night’s telephone town hall provided a great chance for me to chat with folks back home about important local and national issues while I had to be in Washington D.C. to cast votes.” 

Rep. Larsen hosted tonight’s call as part of an effort to increase opportunities for constituents to interact with him while Congress is in session. Over 7,600 constituents called in to ask Larsen questions about increasing the debt ceiling and our nation’s debt and deficit problem.

“Over 7,600 people joined in the telephone town hall to share their thoughts and ask questions about the debt limit, education, helping veterans, investing in transportation and infrastructure and job growth in the Pacific Northwest,” said Rep. Larsen. “It’s clear that people are paying attention to what Congress is doing and want us to take a balanced approach to balancing the budget that will protect economic progress and bolster private sector job growth while tackling our debt and deficit problems.”

“Many callers asked why Congress and the President can’t separate deficit reduction talks from the debt ceiling negotiations. The answer is: they can and should. Default would do severe harm to our economy and middle class families. If Congress and the President cannot reach a deal on a long-term deficit reduction package before the August 2nd deadline, Congress should take a clean debt limit vote, and then get back to work on the budget.”