Economy & Jobs
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Strickland Encourages Investments in Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Investments in Innovation Act. The bill strengthens the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program by encouraging investment in minority small businesses “When small businesses thrive, the communities around them thrive,” said Strickland. “Incentivizing investments in minority-owned businesses will boost local economies, improve the job market,…
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Strickland Visits South Sound Manufacturers
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) spent August District Work Period visiting several local manufacturers, highlighting products uniquely made at home in the South Sound. Local manufacturers shared concerns about their businesses, the economic climate, and the federal policies enacted by President Trump. Manufacturers in the South Sound are an important – often overlooked…
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Strickland Tours Farms and Agriculture Centers Across the South Sound
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) spent August visiting several agricultural centers and farms to highlight products that are uniquely grown and harvested in the South Sound. Many farmers shared concerns of financial instability, stemming from an unstable and strained economic environment created by President Trump’s tariff policies. “The South Sound is home to…
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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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Congresswoman Strickland, Leader Jeffries & Senator Booker: A Conversation with the American People
Congresswoman Strickland joined Leader Jeffries (NY-08) and Senator Booker (D-NJ) for a sit-in on the House Steps, protesting Republicans’ sham budget.
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Strickland on Northwest Now: Trump and Republicans are Chaos for the American People
Strickland on Northwest Now: Strickland joined Northwest Now’s Tom Layson to discuss Republicans’ reckless and dangerous economy.
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Strickland Hosts Her Largest Telephone-Townhall Ever
Joined by former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley, and over 22,000 Constituents Lacey, WA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was joined by special guest, former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley, for her most widely-attended telephone-townhall with over 22,000 constituents. “I organized this Townhall to connect directly with you and respond to the thousands of messages…
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland talks housing, immigration challenges, and solutions at Rotary Club meeting
Northwest Asian Weekly | Rep. Marilyn Strickland talks housing, immigration challenges, and solutions at Rotary Club meetingBy: Carolyn Bick Even though she disagrees with many aspects of the current federal administration, Washington Representative Marilyn Strickland told members of the Rotary Club of Seattle at the club’s March 19 meeting that “it is incredibly important for…
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U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland tells Republicans to ‘grow a spine’ over DOGE actions
Nisqually Valley News | U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland tells Republicans to ‘grow a spine’ over DOGE actionsBy: Jacob Dimond Comments stem from question about what she’s doing to ‘rein in’ Elon Musk’s cost-cutting department U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a Democrat representing Washington’s 10th Congressional District, had strong criticism for the controversial Department of Government Efficiency…
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Congresswoman Strickland Joins Puyallup Tribe, Northwest Seaport Alliance for Port Expansion
Congresswoman Strickland joined the Puyallup Tribe and the Northwest Seaport Alliance for their expansion of the region’s shipping capacity through construction of a new berth on the East Blair Waterway.