Congress
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES $1.5M FOR EXPANSION OF EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK’S WAREHOUSE
Lakewood, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1.5 million in federal funding for the Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County (EFN) to build an additional warehouse at their Lakewood campus. “An additional Emergency Food Network warehouse in Lakewood helps more families address their needs,” said Strickland. “I am proud to deliver this federal…
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STRICKLAND HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY IMPACTS OF THE SOUTH SOUND MARITIME INDUSTRY
Lakewood, WA — On National Maritime Day, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) recognized the South Sound’s integral role in the U.S. maritime industry. In the 10th Congressional District alone, the maritime industry generates $77 million in economic activity and more than 500 jobs. “The maritime industry is a critical economic engine in the region,” said Rep. Strickland. “In…
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Strickland Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner Kyra Brown
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Kyra Brown as the 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Brown’s painting was selected by a panel of judges and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. “This is an expressional self-portrait. I am expressing in this pierce that…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Push For Feds To Recognize Military Spouse-Owned Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led her colleagues in calling on U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young to make changes to how the federal government recognizes military spouse-owned businesses. This change would ensure that military spouse entrepreneurs are adequately represented and accounted for. “The federal government must do…
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Strickland, Salazar Launch Bipartisan Effort To Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement For Military Spouses Applying For Citizenship
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) introduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for naturalization. “Military spouses are the backbone of our nation’s…
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Strickland, Kilmer Join Puget Sound Recovery Advocates at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 10, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, spoke with Puget Sound recovery advocates at the U.S. Capitol during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill. “I am proud to have hosted many of our Puget Sound recovery advocates for…
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Strickland, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Career Pathways For Veterans In The Airline Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan American Aviator Act to establish a pilot program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that authorizes competitive grants supporting flight-training services for veterans who are not already military pilots. “The American Aviator Act will make it easier for military…
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR SOUTH TACOMA WAY IMPROVEMENTS
$2.5 MILLION FOR ACCESSIBILITY IN LAKEWOOD’S INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) today announced $2.5 million in federal funding for the City of Lakewood’s South Tacoma Way Project to dramatically improve the accessibility of Lakewood’s International District. “This federal funding will upgrade a major regional connector for businesses and communities within the quickly growing South Sound,” said Strickland. “Improving…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: CELIANA TUPUA-DENSER
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her May Constituent Spotlight, Celiana Tupua-Denser, a faculty member for the Practical Nursing Program at Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) and an alumnus of the CPTC Practical Nursing Program. Tupa-Denser is recognized for her inspiring classroom instruction for future nurses. “Celiana is a thoughtful educator and leader at Clover Park…