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Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military families
Military Times | Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military families By: Karen Jowers An Army wife was notified last week that her son wouldn’t be able to go to his appointment with the pediatric pulmonologist he’d been seeing for the last two years. The medical practice could no longer accept his Tricare insurance under…
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Strickland, Conaway, Reintroduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers
Washington, D.C. – Congressmembers Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Herb Conaway Jr., M.D. (NJ-03) reintroduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 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. “Approximately 40,000…
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What can Democrats do about Trump and Musk’s policy blitz? Here’s what Washington lawmakers say
The Spokesman – Review | What can Democrats do about Trump and Musk’s policy blitz? Here’s what Washington lawmakers say By: Orion Donovan Smith WASHINGTON – Less than a month into their new administration, President Donald Trump and his billionaire deputy Elon Musk have unleashed a dizzying set of policy changes by fiat, flexing the…
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Strickland on AYMAN MSNBC: President Musk and VP Trump Do Not Care About You
AYMAN MSNBC: Strickland joined Paola Ramos on MSNBC’s AYMAN to discuss the attacks on DEI, job cuts at federal agencies, and how Elon Musk’s and Donald Trump’s sweeping actions are hurting working Americans.
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‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border
Stars and Stripes | ‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border By: Luis Garcia CAMP HOVEY, South Korea — Nearly 500 Valentine’s Day cards were delivered to soldiers near the DMZ this week, marking the first time a Washington congresswoman’s annual program has reached overseas. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash.,…
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Rep. Strickland on KIRO 7: Valentines Day Cards Sent to JBLM Troops in Korea
KIRO 7: Strickland hosted her annual Valentines for Veterans & First Responders program, sending over 500 valentines to Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemembers stationed in Korea.
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Strickland on Urban Forum Northwest: Talks Musk-Trump Administration with Eddie Rye Jr.
Listen to the full interview here, or read the transcript below: Eddie Rye Jr.: Welcome to Urban forum Northwest with your host, Eddie Rye Jr, and we have a very important person from the Pacific Northwest on right now, the illustrious councilmember, Councilwoman, Congresswoman from the 10th Congressional District of Washington State, the former Mayor…
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ICYMI: Strickland Talks Musk-Trump Administration Doing Nothing to Lower Costs
Congresswoman Joined Eddie Rye Jr. On Urban Forum Northwest Radio Lakewood, WA – Last week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Eddie Rye Jr., on Urban Forum Northwest to discuss the most unusual policies and recommendations coming from the Trump Administration. “And remember, all this craziness happening – the executive orders, tearing down DEI, coming after people’s…
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Strickland, Sens. Murray, Sullivan, Introduce Bipartisan Flight 293 Remembrance Act—New Legislation to Provide Support, Recognition to Families of Servicemembers Missing Not In Action
New bipartisan legislation would provide overdue recognition and assistance to families of servicemembers lost in non-combat military plane crashes, including those who perished in tragic 1963 Flight 293 from McChord Air Force Base to Elmendorf Air Force Base ICYMI from KIRO 7: 61 years after Flight 293 disappeared, podcast raises new questions and interest Washington,…
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, Carmen Best, Larry Gossett and more
Urban Forum Northwest: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D) WA-10 comments on the situation in Washington DC with some of the most unusual policies and recommendations coming from the Trump Administration.