Veterans and Servicemembers
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Strickland Launches Annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
Valentines will also be delivered to JBLM soldiers deployed to South Korea Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Valentines will be distributed to veterans and first responders in Washington’s 10th Congressional District, and for the first time, Valentines will be distributed to JBLM…
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Strickland, Moore Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) reintroduced the bipartisan, Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act for the 119th Congress. This bipartisan piece of legislation would address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas. This legislation will diversify the housing options available to…
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Congress must boost pay for troops at WA military bases, elsewhere
By: The Seattle Times editorial board The Seattle Times: Congress must boost pay for troops at WA military bases, elsewhere Soldiers, sailors and other new military recruits in Washington, as elsewhere, earn a pittance of about $5 less per hour than Washington’s minimum wage. Exempt from state law, men and women in uniform begin at $2,017.20 per…
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The Last Word: Hegseth Still Unfit to Lead Defense Department
MSNBC The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell: Strickland joined Lawrence O’Donnell on The Last Word to discuss Pete Hegseth, the dangerous allegations against him, and his journey to Senate confirmation.
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Strickland, Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation Addressing Unsafe Conditions in Privatized Military Housing
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Delegate James Moylan (R-Guam) introduced the Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation reforms the privatized military housing system and responds to disturbing reports that have revealed unsafe and unsanitary conditions for…
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U.S. Rep. Strickland slams Pete Hegseth, Trump’s ‘appalling’ pick for Defense Secretary
The Olympian | U.S. Rep. Strickland slams Pete Hegseth, Trump’s ‘appalling’ pick for Defense Secretary By Simone Carter U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland is blasting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination for defense secretary as “an insult to the American people.” The Washington Democrat appeared on MSNBC to discuss Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and military…
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The Last Word: Hegseth Unfit to Lead Defense Department
MSNBC The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell: Strickland joined Lawrence O’Donnell on The Last Word to discuss Pete Hegseth, his nomination to become Defense Secretary, and his recent allegations.
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‘Disturbing’ Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms
Military.com | ‘Disturbing’ Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms By: Patricia Kim A bipartisan group of House lawmakers wants the Department of Veterans Affairs to streamline its scheduling processes for medical appointments amid reports that veterans are falling through the cracks when seeking mental health services at the VA. Led by Reps.…
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Strickland Calls For Veteran Mental Health Scheduling Improvements
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, urging the department to streamline the current scheduling system for veteran mental health appointments. “There are over 120,000 veterans in the South Sound, some of whom struggle with mental health,” said Strickland. “More…
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Rep. Strickland criticizes Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense as ‘irresponsible’
KOMO News | Rep. Strickland criticizes Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense as ‘irresponsible’ By: The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) — Democratic Rep. Marilyn Strickland won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Washington. Strickland currently serves on the Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. The National News Desk spoke with Strickland on the…