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More good news from the Senate, which just passed my and Sen. Murray's bill to provide in vitro fertilization treatment for disabled veterans. I'm working to get House passage this year.
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- Breaking: Senate just passed the U.S. Coast Guard bill that I've been working on for the last year with Sen. Cantwell. Will bring good jobs to Washington state and provide the Coast Guard with the resources they need to keep our coasts safe and secure. Now goes to President Obama for his signature.
- Today House Democrats are urging Republicans to allow us to vote on extending tax cuts for middle class families and small businesses. Like this post if you think Republicans should do the right thing and protect the middle class while fiscal cliff negotiations continue.
- Everett Business Visits (3 photos)Visited some small businesses in Everett to get their sense of how the economy is recovering. Glad to hear they're doing well and customers are coming back. — in Everett, WA.
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Nice: The San Juan Islands make Lonely Planet's top 10 list of places to visit in 2013, which calls it a "local food heaven."Congressman Rick Larsen shared a link.
King5 has a great report on the new accessible fishing boat for disabled vets in Island County. Had a chance to see it in October. It's a great idea made real by some hard work and dedication.- A big day for Whatcom County. Alcoa and BPA just signed a 10-year power deal, keeping hundreds of jobs here in Ferndale. This deal is best described by the following eight words: aluminum made in America; jobs made in America.
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Joined The Joe Show yesterday to talk about the fiscal cliff and prospects for compromise. You can listen to the podcast here.- Congratulations to all the same-sex couples in Washington state who are able to pick up their marriage licenses today. Truly a great day, culminating a long struggle for marriage equality.
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President Obama will be inaugurated on a stage built with Skagit County lumber!
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House passed a bill I've been working on over a year to set policy and spending for the Coast Guard. Will create jobs in Washington state and help the U.S. Coast Guard fulfill its multiple missions. Details here: http://go.usa.gov/g95m- Signed the discharge petition to demand that the House be allowed to vote on middle class tax cuts right away. Everyone agrees we need to extend these. So why not vote today and end the uncertainty?
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Thanks for your responses on what #My2K means to you. If Congress doesn't act, the average middle class tax bill goes up $2,200. What's that mean for you?Congressman Rick Larsen shared a link.
My op-ed on the fiscal cliff and what to do about it. At stake for you? A $2,000 tax hike for the average family. What does 2K mean for you?Congressman Rick Larsen shared a link.
Rep. DelBene and I are meeting with HUD today to fight for Snohomish County affordable housing.- Going to Washington, DC, to see President Obama's 2nd inauguration? You can request tickets to the ceremony through my office here: http://go.usa.gov/gDKj
- Congress must act to extend tax cuts for the middle class, or else the average family tax bill will go up more than $2,000 next year. What does $2,000 mean to you?
- I joined the American Red Cross today to write a few holiday cards to members of the armed services serving around the world. I will be keeping them all in my thoughts this season.
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The automatic spending cuts scheduled for the end of the year aren't just about the Defense Department. Here's one example: Schools like Marysville and Oak Harbor that serve a large number of Indian tribes and military families would see la...rge cuts to their budgets, meaning fewer teachers, books and repairs to school buildings.See More
We need to replace sequestration with a balanced approach that includes tax revenues and meaningful deficit reduction.- ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like This3
