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Strickland Launches Annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
Valentines will also be delivered to JBLM soldiers deployed to South Korea Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Valentines will be distributed to veterans and first responders in Washington’s 10th Congressional District, and for the first time, Valentines will be distributed to JBLM…
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Strickland Joins Colleagues in Honoring Korean American Day
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined her congressional colleagues on a bipartisan resolution, led by U.S. Reps. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Young Kim (CA-40), celebrating January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day—marking the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903.…
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Strickland, Moore Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) reintroduced the bipartisan, Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act for the 119th Congress. This bipartisan piece of legislation would address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas. This legislation will diversify the housing options available to…
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Strickland on MSNBC: Remembering President Carter
Strickland joined MSNBC in recognizing the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Strickland Sworn in for Third Term as U.S. Representative
Focused on Delivering for the South Sound Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was sworn in for her third term as a member of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. “Serving as the South Sound’s voice in Washington, D.C. continues to be a distinct honor. As I start my third term, I…
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The Impact of a MAGA-led Shutdown
KIRO 7: Strickland joined KIRO 7 anchor Gary Horcher to discuss the impacts of a MAGA-led government shutdown for Washington state.
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Strickland Secures $850k for Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Improvements
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $850,000 in federal funding to increase safety along the College Street corridor in Lacey. “Our neighborhoods thrive when we are able to safely connect with one another,” said Strickland. “Prioritizing roadway improvements on College Street will promote safety and accessibility that will benefit all residents.” “This…
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Strickland Delivers Over $1.6M to Address Hunger in the South Sound
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,666,279 in federal funding to develop a Community Hub at Thurston County Food Bank’s Lacey location. “Too many of our South Sound neighbors struggle to put food on the table,” said Strickland. “These dollars will help support families and individuals to get the basic food and…
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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…