Congress
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Northwest lawmakers react to Trump’s address to Congress
The Spokesman Review | Northwest lawmakers react to Trump’s address to CongressBy: Orion Donovan Smith and Mitchell Roland WASHINGTON – In an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, President Donald Trump touted his administration’s swift actions to remake the federal government in his image, provoking cheers from his fellow Republicans and loud…
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Trump has teased disbanding the Department of Education. Here’s how its funding touches Washington schools
The Spokesman Review | Trump has teased disbanding the Department of Education. Here’s how its funding touches Washington schools By: Elena Perry Almost as soon as its modern inception in 1979, politicians have advocated for closing the Department of Education. A platform on Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign for presidency was to do away with the…
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Strickland Launches 5th Annual Congressional Art Competition
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced today, that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This annual program is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The South Sound is home to many young artists who enjoy painting, drawing, digital art, and photography,” said…
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Strickland Boosts Rare Disease Research for Underserved and Minority Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on Rare Disease Day, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Health Equity and Rare Disease (HEARD) Act. The bill addresses the many obstacles faced by rare disease patients. “Rare disease patients often face unique challenges at all phases of care, especially those from underrepresented communities,” said Strickland. “This bill addresses discrepancies, so every patient can…
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Strickland Reintroduce Bill To Honor Buffalo Soldiers With Congressional Gold Medal
Seattle Medium: Strickland Reintroduce Bill To Honor Buffalo Soldiers With Congressional Gold Medal By: Aaron Allen Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) recently introduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025. The bill, co-sponsored by Herb Conaway Jr., M.D. (NJ-03), seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments in recognition of…
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Strickland Pushes To Codify Nondiscrimination In The Military
Washington, D.C. – Today, during Black History Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) reintroduced the Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military (EQUITY) Act to codify fairness in the armed forces into law and prohibit discrimination of all kinds. “A diverse military is a strong military, and addressing our recruitment and retention challenges is vital to shoring up our…
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Connect to Congress: Marilyn Strickland on cuts to programs and workforce under Trump administration
Connect to Congress: Marilyn Strickland on cuts to programs and workforce under Trump administration Washington Representative Marilyn Strickland, a Democrat who represents the state’s 10th Congressional District, joined ARC Seattle co-anchors Steve McCarron and Kelly Koopmans to talk about what she’s hearing from her constituents about the federal cuts, the impact of potential cuts on…
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Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender service members
The Hill | Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender service members By: Cheyanne M. Daniels A group of Democrats have introduced a bill to protect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military following President Trump’s January executive order to dismantle such programming. The ‘Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act – or the…
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Strickland on MSNBC Politics Nation: Job Cuts, Loyalists, and Fear. This Is Trump 2.0
MSNBC Politics Nation: Strickland joined Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC’s Politics Nation to discuss Elon Musk’s attacks on working Americans, Trump loyalists in leadership positions, and Republicans’ failure to protect their constituents.