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Strickland Holds Virtual Town Hall
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after holding a Town Hall with Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington’s School of Medicine, Dr. Jay Fathi. The Congresswoman provided updates on her work in Congress, addressed the ongoing pandemic alongside Dr. Fathi, and let WA-10 residents drive the…
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Strickland Urges Wastewater Infrastructure Investments to Support Tribal Communities
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) submitted a statement for the record in favor of investing additional federal dollars to support our nation’s wastewater infrastructure systems at the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing, “Building Back Better: The Urgent Need for Investment in America’s Wastewater Infrastructure.” Congresswoman Strickland,…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Hold Virtual Town Hall
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) will host a Virtual Town Hall with Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington’s School of Medicine, Dr. Jay Fathi, on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at 6:30 PM PT via Facebook Live. During the Town Hall, the Congresswoman will provide an update on her work…
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Strickland’s Conversation with Local Leader Merritt Long Puts Black History Month in Focus (Video Included)
Washington, D.C. — In honor of Black History Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) hosted a conversation with Olympia-based author, community leader, and distinguished public servant, Merritt Long. Strickland and Long discussed excerpts from Long’s memoir, “My View From the Back of the Bus,” as well as issues facing the Black community in Washington and across…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Join Tri-Caucus in Holding Press Conference with Speaker Pelosi on Spike in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, February 19, at 8:30 AM PT/ 11:30 AM ET, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will join Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) – collectively known as the Tri-Caucus – and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in holding a…
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Strickland, Kilmer Introduce Legislation to Bolster Puget Sound Restoration & Recovery Efforts
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06), the Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, introduced the Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act of 2021. The PUGET SOS Act would enhance the federal government’s role and investment in the Puget Sound, the nation’s largest…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Hold Black History Month Conversation with Local Leader Merritt Long
Washington, D.C. — During Black History Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) will host a conversation with Olympia-based author, community leader, and distinguished public servant, Merritt Long, on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 6:00 PM PT via Facebook Live. They will discuss the experiences he shared in his memoir, “My View From the Back of the…
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Strickland Leads 48 Members in Urging Additional COVID Relief for Struggling Cities, States, Local & Tribal Governments
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after leading 48 of her colleagues in sending a letter urging House leadership to include $350 billion in the budget reconciliation package for state, local, and tribal governments. In order to stabilize the economy and prevent further harm, we must provide support to our…
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Strickland Amendment to the National Apprenticeship Act Passes the House
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement following House passage of her amendment to H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act (NAA) of 2021 – a bipartisan proposal that will create nearly 1 million additional apprenticeship opportunities over the next five years. Strickland Amendment #23 requires the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office…
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Strickland, Kilmer Re-Launch Puget Sound Recovery Caucus
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced the re-launch of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus for the 117th Congress. The Caucus, which was founded in 2013 by Congressman Kilmer and then-Representative Denny Heck, focuses on recovering Puget Sound through steps like preventing pollution from urban stormwater runoff, protecting and…