In Seattle proper you need to have a salary of at least $70,000 a year to afford a one-bedroom apartment.
Kim Schrier
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Kim Merle Schrier is an American physician and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 8th congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Schrier is known for her advocacy on healthcare issues, particularly those affecting children and families. She has a background in medicine, which informs her legislative priorities and public statements. Schrier has been vocal on various issues, including vaccine policy and public health.
Today is different because today I would like to honor my father, Joel Schrier, who celebrates his 80th birthday this weekend. He grew up in the Bronx in a one-bedroom apartment with his parents and his three siblings, including his twin…
Yesterday marked 1 full month of this unnecessary government shutdown, and 800,000 Federal employees are set to miss their second paycheck later this week. The shutdown is not only affecting those workers, but we are seeing ripple effects…
I want to applaud my colleagues, especially Mr. Engel and Mr. McCaul, for sending a strong message with a vote on H.R. 221, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti- Semitism Act. Jewish people enjoy freedom, acceptance, and…
On roll call vote 29, I was unavoidably detained and unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on HR 221, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti- Semitism Act. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
I am honored to deliver my first floor speech today speaking about an issue that is deeply personal to me, to the patients that I care for as a pediatrician, and to thousands of my constituents in Washington's Eighth District. As you know…





