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Washington representatives urge wildfire preparedness ahead of projected dry summer
Washington state has already seen more than 200 wildfires so far in 2021. The ten-year average for wildfires around this time of year is 53, according to the DNR. BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — Western Washington fire officials and lawmakers are urging residents to get prepared ahead of wildfire season. Washington Representatives Kim Schrier and Marilyn…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland, Schrier to Hold Wildfire Preparedness Event in Bonney Lake
Olympia, WA— Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) will be holding a wildfire preparedness event today, June 2, 2021 at 3:00 PM PT. The event will be held at Fire Station 111, 18421 Veterans Memorial Dr. E, Bonney Lake. Strickland and Schrier will be joined by local fire departments and representatives…
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Strickland Urges Immediate Improvements to VHA Community Care Program to Support Veterans
Olympia, WA—Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) submitted a statement for the record to the Veterans Affairs Committee regarding scheduling and appointment delays and communications breakdowns for veterans living in Washington’s 10th Congressional District are experiencing through the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Community Care program. (Please find a copy of the Congresswoman’s Statement for the Record below…
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Strickland Reflects On Her First 130 Days
After her election to the US House of Representatives last November, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland was thrust into the middle of a historic chain of events. Just three days after her Jan. 3 congressional swearing in, a violent mob staged a failed coup attempt at the capitol building; House Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Trump…
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Strickland Announces Cara Kwon as Winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition
Olympia, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Cara Kwon, a junior at Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Kwon was selected by a panel of judges for her acrylic painting depicting her uncle comforting her grandfather in the hospital…
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Strickland’s Statement on the Violence in Israel
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement in response to escalating violence in Israel. “I am deeply troubled by the tragic and ongoing loss of civilian life. The escalation of tensions and deadly violence is beyond devastating and puts more lives at risk every day. I unequivocally condemn the rocket attacks and…
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Strickland’s Statement on House Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Washington, D.C.— On National AAPI Day Against Hate and Bullying, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement following House passage of the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which seeks to help combat the rise in anti-Asian hate by strengthening the tracking, reporting, and response to all COVID-19 related hate crimes. Earlier today, Strickland stood…
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Strickland Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Washington Orcas and Other Marine Mammals
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced bipartisan legislation along with Representatives Stephanie Murphy, (FL-7), and Brian Mast (FL-18) to protect marine mammals like orca, dolphins, seals, and whales. H.R.2848, the Marine Mammal Research and Response Act increases funding for two initiatives—the Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program and the Unusual Mortality Event…
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Strickland Urges South Sound Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is urging hardworking families in Washington’s 10th Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan…
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Strickland, Coons, Benjamin Announced as Honorary Chairs of NewDEAL
Washington, D.C. – The NewDEAL announced today that Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Chris Coons (DE), and Mayor Steve Benjamin (Columbia, SC) are new honorary chairs of the organization, which identifies, cultivates, and provides policy support to a network of 175 rising state and local Democrats. The new leadership team will have a two-year term…