Congress
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Strickland Moderates Local Housing Supply Roundtable
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted a Housing Supply Roundtable with regional leaders to discuss the federal policy barriers to build more affordable housing and where public-private partnerships can be strengthened. “Washington state continues to feel the effects of our local housing crunch, and has an affordability crisis,” said Strickland. “This roundtable brings…
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Lawmakers decry DHS secretary’s push to slash Coast Guard infrastructure budget by 90%
Stars and Stripes | Lawmakers decry DHS secretary’s push to slash Coast Guard infrastructure budget by 90% By: Caitlyn Burchett WASHINGTON — Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, wants to slash the Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure budget by 90%, a move that some lawmakers said would push the service’s housing, facilities…
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Strickland Hosts Ranking Member Takano for Veterans-Focused District Visit
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) welcomed House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) for a district tour focused on veterans’ health care, workforce issues, and servicemember transition. The pair visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Madigan Army Medical Center, McChord Field Fire Station 105, America’s First Corps, the American Lake VA Medical…
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Strickland Hosts Plaskett for Forum on Black Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) welcomed delegate to the U.S House of Representatives from the U.S Virgin Islands, and Congressional Caucus on Black Innovation (CCBI) Co-Chair, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett. The pair hosted a series of panels to discuss the state of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and how best to support Black innovation…
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Strickland Requests Over $103 Million in Federal Funding for South Sound Projects
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her federal funding request for $103,845,644 to improve infrastructure and quality of life throughout the South Sound region. “I remain focused on building a safer, healthier, and more connected South Sound,” said Strickland. “Federal investments in our region improve the quality of life for residents, and lays…
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Loss of USGS program could hamper salmon research critical for Puget Sound
KNKX: Loss of USGS program could hamper salmon research critical for Puget Sound By: Bellamy Pailthorp About 1,200 scientists work in the biological arm of the United States Geological Survey, known as the Ecosystems Mission Area. President Trump’s budget would likely eliminate their work nationwide, if passed as proposed. That includes some work that is…
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Strickland Tours Local Leader in American Manufacturing
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited General Plastics Manufacturing Company, a Tacoma-based small business working in aerospace production. “Located in South Tacoma, General Plastics has been a leader in American manufacturing for over 80 years,” said Strickland. “Our local workers, small businesses, and manufacturers are our economic engine in uncertain times.” Strickland toured the…
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Strickland Leads Bicameral Letter Advocating for U.S. Geological Survey Funding
Washington, DC – This month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chair of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, asking that the Administration halt plans to dismantle the Ecosystems Mission Area of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). “Eliminating this workforce will have detrimental effects on fragile ecosystems…
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Strickland Statement on the Republican Budget Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland released the following statement after voting against the One Big Ugly Bill: “President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans have been lying to the American people from day one. We are seeing these lies play out as children, seniors, families, and small businesses pay the price. This Republican…