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New Ways and Means Republicans Eager to Work on Tax Issues, Health Care
Jan 26, 2009
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The six new Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee are looking forward to spending the 111th Congress working on a variety of issues to promote a pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda, including health care reform, aiding small businesses, and protecting Social Security.
The members form...
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Working Mother Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families Honor Reichert for Making a Difference for Working Families
Aug 12, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert has been honored by Working Mother Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families with the inaugural Best of Congress award, for improving the American quality of life through family-friendly work policies. The award spotlights Reichert’s congressional excellence in su...
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Everett Herald: Air Force told it must rebid tanker contract
Jun 27, 2008
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By Michelle Dunlop
Herald Writer
EVERETT -- Newly released details of a botched Air Force tanker bid spurred action in Congress, with lawmakers insisting the $35 billion contract be reopened for bids or awarded to the Boeing Co.
"The Air Force used a flawed and incompetent process to evaluate...
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NY TIMES: Audit Says Tanker Deal Is Flawed
Jun 19, 2008
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In a stunning turnabout for the Boeing Company, government auditors on Wednesday upheld the company’s appeal of the Air Force’s decision to award a $35 billion contract to build midair refueling tankers to a partnership of Northrop Grumman and the European parent of Airbus.
The action is yet a...
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Tacoma News Tribune: State lawmakers acknowledge abuses but defend earmarks
Jun 8, 2008
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Less than a week after he swore off earmarks, U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert visited the new 911 dispatch center for eastern King County, where he was thanked by local officials for helping secure $1.7 million in earmarks for the center.
The Auburn Republican announced in March that he wouldn't seek ...
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Associated Press: Rep. Dave Reichert pushes climate change bill
Jun 3, 2008
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Republican Rep. Dave Reichert of Washington state says he is disappointed at President Bush's threat to veto climate change legislation being considered in the Senate.
Bush says the bill is too expensive. But Reichert calls climate change a critical issue and says the country deserves a healthy d...
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Community, King County celebrate completion of Carnation wastewater treatment plant
Jun 2, 2008
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Carnation community members came together today to celebrate the completion of their new wastewater treatment plant – a facility that protects local water quality and helps ensure future growth in the region.
Complete with live music, speeches and a salmon barbecue, the celebration signaled the...
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Federal cuts could hinder anti-terrorism efforts here
Jun 2, 2008
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It has an innocuous-sounding name and a low public profile, but to law enforcement officials throughout the state, the Washington Joint Analytical Center is a key to tracking international and homegrown terrorists who could be planning attacks.
The center, located in a downtown Seattle office ...
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Congressman Dave Reichert Awarded Title of “Greenest Republican in Congress”
May 29, 2008
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For Immediate Release: May 28, 2008
Contacts: David Jenkins, 703-785-9570; Jim DiPeso, 253-740-2066
Congressman Dave Reichert (WA) was awarded the title of Greenest Republican in Congress, thanks to his achieving a perfect score in the third annual Congressional Scorecard released today by Re...
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Anti-terror funding cut; Lawmakers question U.S. decision to cap pay for information centers
May 25, 2008
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Some members of Congress are demanding continued U.S. financial aid for the 58 state anti-terrorism centers around the nation. Without federal help, they contend, public safety is at risk.
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, states and major cities set up the information "fusion" centers to co...
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