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  • My vote on the bailout
    Sep 30, 2008  - Undeniably, action is necessary to address the crisis in our financial markets and ensure that credit remains available for middle class families to buy homes and put their children through college. That’s evident by the daily fluctuations in the market.  I’m hopeful that Congress will soon con... More
  • FEMA Legislation Has Made a Difference
    Sep 16, 2008  - Two years ago, the House passed comprehensive legislation reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), approximately one year past the one-name tragedy known as Katrina. Following heart-breaking images during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and then Hurricane Rita, Americans were un... More
  • Wilderness bill gains momentum
    Sep 15, 2008  - Great news on my wilderness bill! We’ve gained another Washington State cosponsor, Adam Smith, who agreed Friday morning to sign onto the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Wild Pratt River Act. Rep. Smith joins with Reps. Jay Inslee, Norm Dicks, and Jim McDermott to support this important bill. ... More
  • Today: Economy Op-Ed in Puget Sound Business Journal
    Aug 8, 2008  - Today, my opinion piece submitted “In defense of free markets” appeared in the Puget Sound Business Journal. After reading an earlier editorial piece published earlier in July suggesting more government regulation and rule-making in times of economic uncertainty, I responded:   The econo... More
  • Reichert legislation on the House floor today
    Jul 29, 2008  - Congressman Reichert’s bill, H.R. 6098, the PRICE (Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement) of Homeland Security Act, will be debated on the House Floor around 10:45 a.m. pacific time. For more information, I’ve provided links below to the most recent press release on ... More
  • Quit the Impeachment Game
    Jul 18, 2008  - On a list of issues that Congress should be spending tax-payer funded time on, Mr. Kucinich’s resolution to impeach the President is not one of them.   As one of the nine Republicans crossing party lines yesterday on the vote moving Rep. Dennis Kucinich’s impeachment resolution to the Judicia... More
  • Wrap up from district work period
    Jul 17, 2008  - Now that we’ve had a chance to settle in from the Fourth of July district work period, I wanted to share some of my experience with you. It was a pleasure to be able to attend the 24th annual Naturalization Ceremony at the Seattle Center. Click here to see the coverage from KIRO TV. To be able to se... More
  • Improving the DNA backlog
    Jul 17, 2008  - As a former law enforcement officer, I continue to remain committed to ensuring that our police forces have all the tools necessary to do their job. On Monday, Congress passed legislation that provides funding for the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant program.   This program will increase the c... More
  • My Independence Day Message to Our Veterans
    Jul 3, 2008  - This weekend, we'll be celebrating our nation's Independence Day. Please take a moment to thank our veterans and our troops - they are the reason that we are free. You can view my Independence Day message here: Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day! More
  • An answer for the victims of the Exxon Valdez
    Jun 25, 2008  - (cross-posted from the Hill's Congress Blog) My message to ExxonMobil today:  the U.S. Supreme Court has spoken. I am sad to hear that the amount of money owed to the victims of the Exxon Valdez spill has been reduced. These innocent Americans have suffered two tragedies; first being the vi... More

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