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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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Reichert Promotes Free Tax Preparation Assistance, Earned Income Tax Credit
Feb 17, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, today joined with the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) in a press conference to remind Washington taxpayers that many of them may be eligible to electronically prepare and e-file their feder...
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Reichert Rejects National Debt Limit Increase
Feb 4, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today rejected the largest one-time debt limit increase in U.S. history, a proposal that would raise the debt limit to a staggering $14,294,000,000,000.
“Today’s vote to increase the debt limit is yet another step down a dangerous path,” Reichert said. “Yesterday...
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Reichert Promotes Earned Income Tax Credit, Tax Preparation Assistance
Jan 29, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, today urged workers throughout Washington’s 8th District to learn whether they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Qualified individuals are also eligible for free tax preparation assistance.
“The Ea...
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Reichert Statement on Record Unemployment Numbers
Jan 22, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today issued this statement following the announcement of December’s unemployment numbers:
“Since October, families across this country have been struggling with crushing, double-digit unemployment – a record we’ve only seen one other time since World War II,” Re...
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Reichert Statement on Senate Vote to Advance Debate on Government-Run Health Care
Dec 21, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert today issued the following statement on the Senate decision to advance debate on health care overhaul legislation:
“As our economy continues to struggle and families are hurting, I am disappointed that the Senate has voted to move forward with a proposed overhaul to heal...
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Reichert Rejects Second “Stimulus,” $290 Billion Increase for Federal Debt
Dec 16, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today opposed passage of a second “stimulus” and increasing the federal debt limit, two pieces of legislation that passed the House of Representatives despite bipartisan opposition.
“Hard-working Americans across this country are looking for common sense solution...
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Reichert Legislation Fulfills President’s Call for Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives
Dec 15, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today applauded President Barack Obama’s support for the cost-saving and job-creating potential of energy efficiency incentives. Reichert, a vocal proponent of such measures, recently introduced H.R. 4226, the Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, a ...
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Reichert Urges Better Enforcement, Modernization in Financial Reform Bill
Dec 11, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today supported legislation to improve consumer protections and modernize the nation’s financial regulatory system without additional government spending and excessive new government bureaucracy. The House of Representatives instead passed the largest overhaul of th...
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Reichert: “Congress needs to tighten its belt”
Dec 10, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) made the following statement today following House passage of a $446.8 billion appropriations bill that increases spending by 12 percent:
“There are many essential programs and projects worthy of federal assistance that I strongly support, but the si...
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