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Strickland Speaks Out Against Trump Weaponization of ICE
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) addressed the U.S. Coast Guard’s potential relocation of the Hawaii-homeported cutter, Harriet Lane, as well as the Trump Administration’s weaponization of ICE. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Ezell: Ms. Strickland. Congresswoman Mairlyn Strickland: Thank you, Chairman Ezell and Ranking Member Carbajal, for holding this hearing. I first want to focus on force laydown and the Coast Guard’s commitment to maintaining capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. A December 2025 Coast Guard report confirms…
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Strickland on MS NOW: Trump Administration in Venezuela
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Katy Tur on MS NOW to discuss the Trump Administration’s recent actions in Venezuela and the lack of Congressional involvement. Strickland’s remarks can be viewed here. Katy Tur, MS NOW Reporter: Joining us, Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland of Washington state. She is a member of the Armed…
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Strickland on MS NOW: Trump Administration in Venezuela
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Katy Tur on MS NOW to discuss the Trump Administration’s recent actions in Venezuela and the lack of Congressional involvement.
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‘An insult’: Lawmakers lament failed effort to undo return of Confederate-linked military base names
Stars and Stripes | ‘An insult’: Lawmakers lament failed effort to undo return of Confederate-linked military base names By: Svetlana Shkolnikova K. Denise Rucker Krepp was thrilled when her distant Confederate cousin’s name was removed from Fort Rucker in 2023 and disheartened when the Trump administration returned the Army base in Alabama to the name,…
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Strickland Leads Effort To Block Return Of Confederate Names To Military Bases
The Seattle Medium | Strickland Leads Effort To Block Return Of Confederate Names To Military Bases By: Aaron Allen Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is leading the latest charge in an ongoing battle over the naming of U.S. military bases, introducing a bipartisan amendment to prevent the Department of Defense from using federal funds to restore…
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In the Spotlight: Marilyn Strickland
Roll Call | In the Spotlight: Marilyn Strickland By: Nick Eskow Lawmaker faults Republicans for striking defense bill provision on Confederate military names A provision authored by Washington Democrat Marilyn Strickland that would ensure U.S. military bases not be named after Confederate officers was stripped out of the final compromise version of the fiscal 2026…
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Strickland Secures $700K for Clean Water in Roy
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $700,000 in federal funding for the City of Roy’s Water Infrastructure Project. “Every community deserves access to clean water,” said Strickland. “Securing this federal funding will help hundreds of households across Roy access this basic need.” The project includes several improvements to the City of Roy’s current water…
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Strickland Brings $1M to Yelm’s Historic Downtown
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding to support the City of Yelm’s Downtown Business Revitalization Strategy, which will provide improvements to the city’s economy and core infrastructure. “Safety and accessibility are cornerstones of a growing and thriving community,” said Strickland. “This federal funding will help the City of…
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Strickland Delivers Over $1M For Thurston County Emergency Preparedness
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced over $1,000,000 in federal funding for the construction of the Thurston Fairgrounds Emergency Evacuation & Agricultural Center. “It is crucial that we maintain the safety of the residents, farmers, and livestock located in our rural areas,” said Strickland. “This funding will ensure that our communities are…