Congressman Doc Hastings

Serving Central Washington

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  • Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft this Holiday Season
    Nov 30, 2012  - With the holiday season upon us, Central Washingtonians are flocking to stores and websites to purchase gifts for family and friends. However, cases of identity theft can spoil the season’s goodwill. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – which handles identity theft issues – the most com... More
  • Around Central Washington
    Feb 24, 2012  - Serving as your representative in the United States Congress is a great honor. One of the best and most important parts of my job is meeting with and listening to those in Central Washington. This past week, I had an opportunity to stop in the Tri-Cities, Grandview, Sunnyside, Yakima, Moses Lake, an... More
  • Passing a Responsible Federal Budget
    Mar 27, 2009  - There is no doubt that the American economy is going through a rough patch. Jobs are being lost, people are being forced out of their homes, and retirement plans for many have been hard hit. In these challenging times Americans deserve a federal budget that controls spending, prioritizes limited res... More
  • Strengthening Social Security
    Jun 1, 2007  - As a parent and grandparent, I want to ensure Social Security is protected for today’s seniors and for generations to come. Social Security Administration facts show our nation is changing: 16 workers were paying into Social Security for every retiree receiving benefits in 1950, today there are 3 wo... More
  • Congressional Mailbag
    May 4, 2007  - Each month I receive thousands of emails, phone calls and letters from Central Washington residents on a wide variety of issues. I wanted to take an opportunity to share a few of questions that I’ve recently received. What is the government doing about rising gas prices? The only long term solution ... More
  • Strengthening Social Security
    Mar 25, 2005  - As a parent and grandparent, I want to ensure Social Security is protected for today’s seniors and for generations to come. Social Security Administration facts show our nation is changing: 16 workers were paying into Social Security for every retiree receiving benefits in 1950, today there are 3 wo... More