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BLACK LEADERSHIP THRIVES IN THE SOUTH SOUND
JUST LOOK AT THE NAMES ON THIS LIST | OPINION Black leadership thrives in the South Sound – The News Tribune BY U.S. REP. MARILYN STRICKLAND Black History is more than a month-long celebration to raise awareness about the contributions of Black leaders to our community and nation. It is an extraordinary time here in the…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: KEOKI KAUANOE
This week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her March Constituent Spotlight is on Keoki Kauanoe in Olympia, WA. Kauanoe is being recognized for his work as Director of Father Engagement at Family Education and Support Services (FESS), especially his classes focused on Suicide Prevention. “Keoki is a remarkable leader and educator here in the South…
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Strickland Appointed Chair Of Pivotal National Security Task Force
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was appointed as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s National Security Task Force. This role will strengthen her advocacy for servicemembers and their families in Washington’s 10th District. “Our country and our allies are safest when Congress effectively exercises its authority to guide national security policy,” said…
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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW
I wanted to take a moment to look back on what we achieved together in 2022. View my 2022 Annual Report below. Watch my recap video at this link.
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Strickland, Kilmer Announce $2.9 Million For UWT Project To Expand Broadband Access
Washington D.C. –U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced $2.9M in federal funding for the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT)’s “Connect Across Tacoma: devices, skills, and service expansion for digital equity” project. The project aims to address the digital divide in Tacoma, improve broadband access, and educate the community. “Access to reliable…
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House Republicans Unanimously Vote Down Strickland Amendment To Protect Military Pay Increases
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, House Rules Committee Republicans voted unanimously against Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) amendment to H.R. 347, the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Act, a Republican effort to obstruct the Biden Administration. Strickland’s amendment would have provided protections for increases to military pay, regardless of the restrictions on…
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Strickland, Kim (NJ) Introduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers
Washington, D.C.— Congressmembers Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) introduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our country. “The fierceness and tenacity of the Buffalo Soldiers underscored their essential role as patriots who influenced our nation,” said Congresswoman Strickland.…