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Pillars of Economic Recovery
May 17, 2010
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By Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08)
As Washington State continues to confront challenging economic conditions, as families across our country continue to struggle with crushing unemployment, and as businesses are cutting back just to survive, it’s past time the U.S. Congress focus its ideas and ef...
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Pillars of Economic Recovery
May 10, 2010
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By Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08)
As Washington State continues to confront challenging economic conditions, as families across our country continue to struggle with crushing unemployment, and as businesses are cutting back just to survive, it’s past time the U.S. Congress focus its i...
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Pillars of Economic Recovery
May 3, 2010
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By Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08)
As Washington State continues to confront challenging economic conditions, as families across our country continue to struggle with crushing unemployment, and as businesses are cutting back just to survive, it’s past time the U.S. Congress focus its ideas and ...
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Reichert in The Tacoma News Tribune: It’s time to reflect on failure of stimulus
Feb 17, 2010
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Today marks the one-year anniversary of the $787 billion stimulus package being signed into law. Now is the time for Congress to take stock of what’s transpired this year. It’s time to evaluate why the stimulus has been ineffective in creating jobs and to refocus on proven, bipartisan measures to re...
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FEMA should conduct preparedness drill in the Green River Valley
Oct 6, 2009
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FLOOD season is nearly here, and local, state and federal officials continue working to prepare for the threat posed by the potential storm damage to the Green River Valley and the Howard Hanson Dam. At a time of heightened flood risk, these efforts to address infrastructure vulnerabilities, persona...
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Freight Fund Will Increase Mobility
Aug 1, 2009
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Freight mobility is critical to Washington State’s economy. With two major ports and our state’s position as America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, our ability to swiftly move goods across our nation and out to global markets is the foundation of job creation and economic growth in the Northwest. I...
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Reichert Op-ed: Health-care plan threatens right to choose
Jul 17, 2009
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Just days after Fourth of July events celebrate Americans’ freedom, it is ironic that Congress will begin consideration of a massive health care proposal that threatens the freedom to choose and keep the health care we want and need.
Health care is intensely personal, and touches every American. ...
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Reichert Column: Free trade could help lift us out of current economic mire
Jun 25, 2009
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As lawmakers continue to debate solutions to revive our ailing economy, a pillar of recovery that must not be forgotten is the vital role free trade plays in growing our economy and creating jobs. With unemployment numbers continuing to rise, there is no better time than now to affirm our nation’...
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Getting the economic stimulus right
Feb 5, 2009
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As he took the oath of office less than three weeks ago, President Barack Obama addressed the economic crisis by asking all of us to be prepared to make hard choices and "prepare for a new age." He called on Congress to "spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day, becau...
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Reichert in the Washington Times: Keep FEMA within Homeland Security
Jan 14, 2009
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As we await this week's hearings on the confirmation of Governor Janet Napolitano as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, one of the most widely discussed issues seems to be the fate of FEMA within the Department of Homeland Security. But the problem is the current debate is anything bu...
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