Please read this important story that, after 5 years, finally has a happy ending...: Please read this important story that, after 5 years, finally has a happy ending. I’m proud to have played a role in this effort, but I want to acknowledge and commend Capt. Adrian Kinsella, who tenaciously lobbied Members of Congress and the media to support the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) for his Afghan interpreter, Mohammad Usafi and Mohammad’s family. It is critical that we take care of the many Iraqis and Afghans who took great risk to aid U.S. servicemembers. We must continue to fund the SIV program, which is always in danger of being cut. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/our-hiding-over-afghan-translator-spirits-family-u-s-n259926'Our Hiding Is Over': Afghan Translator Spirits Family to U.S.www.nbcnews.comAn Afghan family forced to make a daring exit from their homeland to elude kidnappers arrived Wednesday in San Francisco to reunite with their eldest son — a...
This week, the White House recognized Seattle as one of 16 Climate Action Champi...: This week, the White House recognized Seattle as one of 16 Climate Action Champions nationwide. I have been a consistent supporter of action to combat climate change and have repeatedly introduced legislation to institute a carbon tax. It’s an honor to represent a District so committed to addressing this growing global crisis that Republicans in Congress continue to ignore. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/12/03/fact-sheet-16-us-communities-recognized-climate-action-champions-leadersSeattle (WA): Adopted in June 2013, Seattle’s Climate Action Plan...www.whitehouse.govFrom deep droughts to fierce wildfires, severe storms to rising seas, communities across the United States are already grappling with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change.
McDermott, Brady Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Medicare FraudDecember 2, 2014
Rep. Jim McDermott, Oscar Nominee Sebastian Junger and General George W. Casey (USA Ret) to screen acclaimed war documentary Korengal at U.S. CapitolNovember 26, 2014
Rep. Jim McDermott on latest developments in Iran nuclear talksNovember 26, 2014
Rep. Jim McDermott’s Floor Remarks on President Obama and potential nuclear deal with IranNovember 26, 2014
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