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‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border
Stars and Stripes | ‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border By: Luis Garcia CAMP HOVEY, South Korea — Nearly 500 Valentine’s Day cards were delivered to soldiers near the DMZ this week, marking the first time a Washington congresswoman’s annual program has reached overseas. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash.,…
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Rep. Strickland on KIRO 7: Valentines Day Cards Sent to JBLM Troops in Korea
KIRO 7: Strickland hosted her annual Valentines for Veterans & First Responders program, sending over 500 valentines to Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemembers stationed in Korea.
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Strickland on ArirangTV: The US-Korea Alliance in Trump 2.0
ArirangTV: Strickland joined ArirangTV’s Kim Mok-yeon to discuss the United States’ alliance with South Korea during Trump’s second administration.
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Strickland, Cornyn, Hassan, Self, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Adjust Military Life Insurance for Inflation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Keith Self (TX-03), alongside U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act, which would help ensure life insurance packages for service members and veterans account for increases in cost of living and…
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS MARITIME LEADERS ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), questioned maritime leaders about the need to expand workforce development and educational opportunities to attract and prepare the next generation of workers. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you, Chairman Ezell and Ranking Member Carbajal. I have the privilege of…
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Strickland on Sky News UK: Trump Politicizing Tragedy at DC Airport
Sky News UK: Strickland joined Jonathan Samuels to discuss the plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and the Trump attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that ensued.
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Strickland joins colleagues to honor Korean American military hero Col. Young Oak Kim
Northwest Asian Weekly | Strickland joins colleagues to honor Korean American military hero Col. Young Oak Kim Washington State Rep. Marilyn Strickland has joined California representatives Young Kim and Dave Min in reintroducing a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, leadership, and humanitarianism. Strickland…
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Politics, economics front and center at annual Chamber breakfast looking ahead at 2025
The News Tribune | Politics, economics front and center at annual Chamber breakfast looking ahead at 2025 By: Debbie Cockrell Tones of defiance and predictions of uncertainty were the main themes at the 2025 Horizons Economic Forecast breakfast held early Wednesday at the Tacoma Convention Center. The event is organized by the Tacoma Pierce-County Chamber. No…
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Problems with Tricare Contract Transition ‘Actively Harming’ Military, Lawmaker Tells Pentagon
By: Patricia Kime Military.com: Problems with Tricare Contract Transition ‘Actively Harming’ Military, Lawmaker Tells Pentagon A Washington state lawmaker is seeking answers on the problematic transition this month of the Defense Department’s contract for managing the Tricare West Region. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., sent a letter Thursday to the Defense Health Agency saying the issues with new…