Siena Miller
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Congress must boost pay for troops at WA military bases, elsewhere
By: The Seattle Times editorial board The Seattle Times: Congress must boost pay for troops at WA military bases, elsewhere Soldiers, sailors and other new military recruits in Washington, as elsewhere, earn a pittance of about $5 less per hour than Washington’s minimum wage. Exempt from state law, men and women in uniform begin at $2,017.20 per…
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Strickland, Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation Addressing Unsafe Conditions in Privatized Military Housing
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Delegate James Moylan (R-Guam) introduced the Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation reforms the privatized military housing system and responds to disturbing reports that have revealed unsafe and unsanitary conditions for…
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Strickland Secures $1M for Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to help restore 260 acres of estuary habitat at the Deschutes River. “Preserving natural habitats is essential to the South Sound,” said Strickland. “This funding is crucial for flood protection, will help maintain biodiversity,…
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The Last Word: Hegseth Unfit to Lead Defense Department
MSNBC The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell: Strickland joined Lawrence O’Donnell on The Last Word to discuss Pete Hegseth, his nomination to become Defense Secretary, and his recent allegations.
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Strickland Statement on Tax Penalties Vote
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued the following statement on her recent vote against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495): “The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act is a pragmatic bill. It passed the Ways and Means Committee unanimously in September 2024 and…
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Strickland on Matt Gaetz Ethics Report; U.S. Support for Ukraine
CNN International Newsroom with Rahel Solomon: Strickland on Matt Gaetz Ethics Report; U.S. Support for Ukraine Strickland joined CNN International Newsroom with Rahel Solomon to discuss the Matt Gaetz ethics report and U.S. support for Ukraine.
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Strickland Statement on Trump Nominees and Taking Credit for Democratic Policies
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued the following statement on the President-Elect’s administration: “Regardless of who is in charge, I will continue to do my job and deliver for the people of the 10th Congressional District. The President-Elect, however, has nominated some of the most unserious and clearly unqualified people to join his…
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Strickland on Ukraine, Incoming Trump Administration
CNN Newsroom: Strickland on Ukraine, Incoming Trump Administration Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland spoke with Fredrick Whitfield on CNN Newsroom to discuss America’s support for Ukraine and the need for competent, qualified leaders in the Trump Administration.
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Katie Phang Show: Democrats on Defense
MSNBC Katie Phang Show: Democrats on Defense With Republicans taking control of The White House and both chambers of congress, Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joins Katie Phang to discuss the road ahead for Democrats with a GOP trifecta of power.
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Congresswomen Strickland, Escobar, and Jacobs Introduce the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2024
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2024. The Senate companion has been introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Studies have shown that servicemembers face unique challenges accessing contraception and family planning counseling, especially when deployed. With…