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Northwest Democrats and Republicans dig in for messaging battle as government shutdown begins
The Spokesman-Review | Northwest Democrats and Republicans dig in for messaging battle as government shutdown begins By: Orion Donovan Smith WASHINGTON – Congressional Democrats and Republicans from the Northwest blamed each other Tuesday for an imminent government shutdown, as the Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill amid a fight over health care costs.…
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Congress at a Crossroads: Marilyn Strickland on Shutdowns, Violence, & Democracy
Chino y Chicano Ep 157 Congress at a Crossroads: Marilyn Strickland on Shutdowns, Violence, & Democracy Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joins Enrique Cerna from the other Washington to discuss the looming threat of a federal government shutdown and what it means for workers, families, and the economy. We also examine the alarming rise in political…
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Black Information Network: Rep. Strickland Says Trump Policies Assault Black Communities
Black Information Network Our Voices 2025: Rep. Strickland Says Trump Policies Assault Black Communities Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) believes that Trump administration policies are an assault on the Black community and explains why it is important for Democrats to take back the House of Representatives in the 2026 Midterm elections.
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Strickland Encourages Investments in Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Investments in Innovation Act. The bill strengthens the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program by encouraging investment in minority small businesses “When small businesses thrive, the communities around them thrive,” said Strickland. “Incentivizing investments in minority-owned businesses will boost local economies, improve the job market,…
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Strickland Advances Pipeline Public Safety Efforts
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) proposal, the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act, was included in the current version of the bipartisan Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025, which passed favorably out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The PIPES Act reauthorizes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety…
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Congress moves to counter Hegseth on base names that evoke Confederacy
The Washington Post | Congress moves to counter Hegseth on base names that evoke Confederacy By: Noah Robertson The effort, pushed by Democrats and some Republicans, is tied to must-pass legislation winding its way through the House and Senate. Congress is inching toward a bipartisan agreement to reversethe Trump administration’s recent renaming of severalArmy bases…
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Strickland Gives New Farmers, Ranchers Early Financing Opportunities
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) reintroduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help new farmers and ranchers address early financial challenges. “New farmers starting their businesses often face financial barriers,” said Strickland. “This bill gives farmers immediate…
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Strickland Statement on National Defense Authorization Vote off the House Floor
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on her vote against H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), off the House floor: “In July, the House Armed Services Committee had a long, thoughtful debate and passed, with…
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Strickland Visits South Sound Manufacturers
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) spent August District Work Period visiting several local manufacturers, highlighting products uniquely made at home in the South Sound. Local manufacturers shared concerns about their businesses, the economic climate, and the federal policies enacted by President Trump. Manufacturers in the South Sound are an important – often overlooked…