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  • Reichert Statement Honoring Veterans
    Nov 11, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) made the following statement honoring our nation's veterans:   "We owe our veterans our gratitude each and every day – but today we take pause solely to thank them, to reflect upon their sacrifices for our freedom. Our country's recent historic election was made... More
  • Reichert Receives 100% on Humane Society Scorecard for the 110th Congress
    Oct 16, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today received a 100% score from the Humane Society on legislation support and votes during the 110th Congress.  Issues considered in the scorecard include horse slaughter, downed animals, puppy mills, animal fighting, and polar bear protection among others. &n...; More
  • Reichert Homeland Security Bill Becomes Law
    Oct 14, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today praised the signing of his bill, H.R. 6098, the PRICE of Homeland Security Act, into law. “This bill – now law – is a shining example of how bipartisan teamwork can accomplish great things, especially when we work together with other concerned state and loc... More
  • Reichert Demands Accountability on AIG's Lavish $440,000 Executives' Spa Retreat
    Oct 13, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) this week will call on AIG to return money to the federal government after the news that the insurance giant spent over $440,000 on a lavish spa retreat for executives at a resort in Monarch Beach, CA, if proven that AIG used taxpayer dollars. AIG recently received ... More
  • Reichert Opposes Bail-Out; Seeks Alternatives to Address Credit Crunch
    Oct 3, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) opposed the Senate-tweaked economic bail-out legislation when it came before the House of Representatives today. The measure, nearly identical to the original version Reichert opposed on Monday, passed by a vote of 263 to 171.   “It is imperative that we... More
  • Reichert Protects Taxpayers; Opposes Current Bailout Package
    Sep 29, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today voted to protect taxpayers by opposing the authorization of $700 billion to buy troubled assets. The House rejected the measure by a vote of 205-228. “Undeniably, action is necessary to address the crisis in our financial markets and ensure that credit rema... More
  • Crucial Reichert Homeland Security Legislation Ready for President’s Signature
    Sep 29, 2008  - Legislation authored by Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) cleared the final hurdles today to go to the President’s desk for signature, to be signed into law. H.R. 6098, the PRICE of Homeland Security Act passed through the Senate Saturday and then received final approval from the House today after i... More
  • Reichert Statement on Washington Mutual
    Sep 26, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) made the following statement today following the news of Washington Mutual’s seizure by the FDIC and sale to JP Morgan Chase: “I was saddened to see yesterday’s seizure and sale of Washington Mutual, a deeply respected institution in our state and nation. M... More
  • Reichert Votes to Extend Tax Relief
    Sep 26, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today voted to stop political games and break an impasse between the House and Senate by bringing to the floor a bipartisan compromise measure that would extend crucial tax breaks for middle-class families, including the state sales tax deduction, child tax credit, ... More
  • House Passes Reichert Energy Legislation
    Sep 25, 2008  - The U.S. House of Representatives passed energy legislation late last night that included Congressman Dave Reichert’s (WA-08) amendment promoting the widespread use of plug-in hybrid vehicles.  The provision was included in a bill (H.R. 6323) sponsored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) to estab... More

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