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ICYMI – Strickland Op-Ed: We Won’t Let Far Right Hijack America’s Security Priorities
“Now more than ever, America must demonstrate strong global leadership to protect our national security, and that of our allies. Sound policy must be the basis of this leadership. To respond to these threats, Congress must act to pass the bill that addresses our critical defense needs – the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).” Washington,…
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Strickland Appointed Newest Member of the New Democrat Coalition’s Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and New Democrat Coalition Chair (NDC) Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Strickland will join the Coalition as a Leadership Member. Following Rep. Lori Trahan’s (MA-03) election to the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), Chair Kuster appointed Rep. Strickland to fill her position on the NDC…
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Strickland, Sens. Murray and Budd Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Retain Skilled Nurses in Military Health Care System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ted Budd (R-NC), introduced new bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at addressing the nursing staff shortages in the military health care system as personnel shortages remain a major issue for patients and staff at Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare facilities. The Retain Educated Workers and Registered…
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION FOR STEILACOOM GARRISON SPRINGS CREEK RESTORATION
Lakewood, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland announced $1,500,000 in federal funding for the Town of Steilacoom and partners to support the Garrison Springs Creek Restoration Project. “Funding the Garrison Springs Creek Restoration project will improve the water quality of some runoff that flows directly into the Puget Sound,” said Rep. Strickland. “While helping restore…
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Strickland leads letter calling FTC to investigate equity concerns with digital store coupons
Digital store-issued coupons can be a convenient way for shoppers to save money, but not everyone has access to the technology needed to redeem these discounts or deals. Now a group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate equity concerns, particularly when it comes to older Americans and low-income customers.…
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STRICKLAND SECURES $555K FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Lakewood, WA – After visiting Lincoln High School, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $555,000 in federal funding for Tacoma Public Schools to support the Tacoma Professional Pipeline Project. “Tacoma’s students are the future leaders of our nation’s workforce, and we must invest in their career development and personal growth,” said Rep. Strickland. “I am excited to deliver…
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Strickland Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) and Senators Brian Schatz (HI) and Mike Braun (IN) in reintroducing the bipartisan Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in transit-served, walkable locations. The introduction of the bill…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: SASHA TAQʷŠƏBLU LAPOINTE
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her November Constituent Spotlight, Sasha “taqʷšəblu” LaPointe. Sasha is an author and educator whose work shines a light on Native heritages found throughout the U.S. “I am proud to have Sasha as my November Constituent of the Month,” said U.S. Rep Strickland. “Her work is vital to uplifting Native communities…
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Strickland Statement On U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer’s (WA-06) announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024: “Congressman Derek Kilmer has faithfully served the Puget Sound for decades, and I am proud to call him a colleague and a dear friend. The state of Washington and…
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Strickland Signs Joint Statement Rejecting Use Of “From The River To The Sea” Amid the Ongoing Hamas-Israel War
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined dozens of colleagues in signing onto the following joint statement regarding the phrase “from the river to the sea” and the ongoing Hamas-Israel War. The text of the statement reads: “We reject the use of the phrase “from the river to the sea”— a phrase used by many, including Hamas, as a rallying cry for…