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Strickland Honors WWII Era Veterans in the South Sound
Following her recent trip to Normandy to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) highlighted two living World War II (WWII) veterans residing in Olympia: Harvey Drahos and Betty Dybbro. “Local veterans deserve to be honored and recognized for their service to the nation,” said Strickland. “Mr. Drahos and Mrs. Dybbro are amongst…
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Strickland Visits Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on her participation in the bipartisan, Congressional Delegation traveling to Normandy, France: “Eighty years ago, thousands of brave servicemembers walked directly into conflict to fight for freedom and democracy. I am honored to join this bipartisan Congressional Delegation to commemorate this solemn anniversary, be…
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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) introduced 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 will give farmers immediate access…
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‘Long overdue:’ Measure to restore full military housing stipend passes key committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Military life often means moving every few years. It’s a requirement that can get expensive for military families. Now, they are a step closer to getting more help to cover the cost of housing. A measure to restore the monthly housing stipend back to 100% recently passed a key House committee. Amy…
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Strickland Delivers $500K for Traffic Improvements
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for the City of University Place to support the Chambers Bay Access Project. “This federal funding will improve a critical local intersection,” said Strickland “Addressing access will help the flow of traffic and better connect University Place to the Town of Steilacoom and the rest…
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New hope is budding for Washington pot shops seeking to go cashless
SEATTLE — Marijuana dispensary owners say they want change– and not the kind that jingles in your pocket. Since recreational weed was legalized more than a decade ago, pot shops in Washington have proven to be prime targets for thieves. “Everyone living around here knows that it’s not safe being cash-only as a business,” said…
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Strickland Restores Full Housing Allowance in Annual Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 8070, the FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under Strickland’s leadership and advocacy, the bill includes the full restoration of the Basic Allowance for…
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Strickland, Warren, Reintroduce the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act to Strengthen Accountability and Combat Discriminatory Police Practices
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and announced the reintroduction of the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act of 2024, to strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) and state governments’ ability to hold police and other officials accountable for discriminatory practices. “Regardless of your zip code,…
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Draft NDAA seeks to cut housing costs for military families
The House Armed Services Committee will take up a defense authorization bill next week that would authorize the Pentagon to spend $1.2 billion to increase housing allowance payments for U.S. servicemembers. If the draft National Defense Authorization Act becomes law with that provision intact — and, more importantly, if appropriators provide those funds — it…