Media Center
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ICYMI: Strickland and Local Mom Highlight the Importance of the Child Tax Credit (VIDEO)
Washington, D.C. —Last week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) visited the Eastside Community Center with Tacoma mom, MomsRising advocate, and Child Tax Credit recipient, Carolyn Solitaire and her family. Strickland and Solitaire discussed how crucial this aid will be for Solitaire’s family, and encouraged hardworking South Sound families to be on the lookout for advance monthly…
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200 days in Congress, and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is full of surprises
When Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) became an international sensation as the first member of Congress to take the oath of office wearing a hanbok, she did it to honor her mother and heritage. But Strickland didn’t just surprise the world. She surprised her mother, as well. Strickland, the former Tacoma mayor who represents Washington’s 10th…
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ICYMI: Strickland and Northwest Carpenters Hold Labor Roundtable, Hear from Local Apprentices on the Need to Invest in Infrastructure and Create Jobs
Washington, DC— On Thursday July 15th, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Northwest Carpenters Union held a roundtable discussion at the Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington (NWCI) DuPont Training Center with labor leaders and workers on the need to support South Sound workers and working families, make child care more accessible and affordable, make equitable…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland and Northwest Carpenters to Hold Labor Roundtable on Infrastructure
Washington, DC— On Thursday, July 15th, at 4:20 PM PT at Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington DuPont Training Center, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Northwest Carpenters Union will host a roundtable discussion with labor leaders and workers on the need to support South Sound workers and working families, make child care more accessible and affordable,…
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Tens of thousands of families to receive up to $300 monthly from federal program
Eligible parents and families are starting to receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child from the federal government. As part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, child tax credits will be sent every month until December. Qualifying families can receive: Up to $300 a month per child ages 0-5. Up to…
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New tax credit will give much needed boost to Washington families during pandemic
A new tax credit program starts July 15 that will provide checks to Washington’s families. But some are worried that this may be a temporary solution. TACOMA, Wash. — The coronavirus pandemic has left many families struggling to make ends meet, but new monthly payments starting this week seek to make things a little easier. “COVID’s stressful…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Hold Child Tax Credit Event with Local Mom at Eastside Community Center
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday July 13th, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) will visit Eastside Community Center at 12:15 PM PT with Tacoma mom, MomsRising advocate, and Child Tax Credit recipient, Carolyn Solitaire and her family. Strickland and Solitaire will discuss the Child Tax Credit and encourage hardworking families to be on the lookout for advance…
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Strickland Helps Pass Landmark Infrastructure Bill, Secures Key Investments for the South Sound
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key investments for the South Sound in a transformational infrastructure package the House passed today. The package includes $20 million in funding for local transportation projects, Strickland and Rep.…
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Strickland Questions Army Sec. Warmuth on the Importance of Housing, JBLM Operations, and Tribal Relations at HASC Hearing (VIDEO)
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she questioned Army Secretary Christine E. Wormuth during a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Hearing on the FY2022 Army Budget Request. Strickland’s questions focused on the urgent need to increase housing options for servicemembers and their families, foster a positive and equitable relationship…