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We Must Work Together to Prevent Across-the-Board Spending Cuts and Tax Increases
Nov 23, 2012 - There is no question that the past few years have been challenging for many Americans. Americans have weathered 45 straight months of unemployment ranging from 7 to 10 percent. After four years of running trillion-dollar deficits, our national debt currently stands at $16.2 trillion. These figures a... More

Expanding Washington Trade Opportunities
Oct 26, 2012 - Millions of Americans across the nation are still looking for work and there is no question that Congress’s focus must remain on job creation. In trade-dependent states like Washington, this in part means preserving access and opening up new overseas markets for our goods and services. A recent repo... More

Constituent Services are Part of the Job
Oct 5, 2012 - I recognize that navigating federal agencies can often be challenging. As Central Washington’s Representative in Congress, one of my highest priorities is providing service and assistance to the people from my district. Being in a position to help Central Washington residents is the most rewarding p... More

Agriculture Spotlight: Hops
Sep 28, 2012 - With the start of Oktoberfest, people around the world will gather to celebrate the craft of brewing beer. While the tradition of Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany, today Central Washington plays a key role in this celebration. 78 percent of the hops – which are a key ingredient in flavoring... More

Hastings Applauds Passage of Welfare Work Requirement Resolution
Sep 20, 2012 - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res 118, a resolution disapproving of the Obama Administration’s effort to circumvent Congress and waive state welfare work participation requirements, which have been critical to the success of the bipartisan welfare reform law enacted in 1996. This l... More

Around Central Washington
Aug 31, 2012 - Most of the year, Members of Congress must travel to Washington, DC to vote on important issues. In August Congress is out of session and not voting, which gives Members of Congress an opportunity to meet with constituents to get their view on issues of local and national importance. I’d like to sha... More

Congressional Mailbag
Aug 10, 2012 - Each month I receive thousands of emails, phone calls and letters on a variety of topics. I wanted to share a few questions that I recently received. What is being done to help create jobs and promote business in the United States? After 42 straight months with the unemployment rate above eight per... More

House Passes Tax Relief Bill for All Americans
Aug 1, 2012 - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, by a bipartisan vote of 256 to 171. This important legislation will extend current tax rates for all Americans and prevent a $4 trillion tax increase scheduled to take effect on January 1st. “A tax hi... More

Bringing Transparency to the Federal Reserve System
Jul 27, 2012 - Nearly 100 years ago, Congress created the Federal Reserve System to address disruptions in our financial system. At the time, our country was recovering from a string of panics that had left many banks with no money. The creation of the Fed restored confidence in our financial system. But as our co... More

Hastings Applauds House Passage of Red Tape Reduction Bill
Jul 26, 2012 - The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Jobs Creation Act by a bipartisan vote of 245 to 172. This bill includes a number of provisions to reduce the federal regulatory burden on small businesses and streamline the federal permitting process. “The Oba... More

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