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Rick Larsen

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Rick Larsen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Larsen has focused on issues such as transportation, economic development, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He has served on various committees, including the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he has advocated for infrastructure improvements and funding for local projects.

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Mar 5, 2013

We know that 10,000 fewer seniors--I am sorry--seniors in Snohomish County receive 10,000 fewer meals delivered to them who currently receive their meals through the Meals on Wheels program through the Snohomish County Senior Services.

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Mar 5, 2013

It does seem more reasonable to replace it with a more balanced approach.

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Mar 5, 2013

Pell Grants help 8,500 students and families I represent in the Second District of Washington state.

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Mar 5, 2013

We need a next generation of highly skilled workers to maintain our strength in manufacturing and trade.

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Feb 26, 2013

I want to praise Administrator Huerta and his staff for efforts to extend occupational safety and health protections to flight attendants in their high-altitude workplace.

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Feb 26, 2013

I didn't vote for the FAA authorization bill, because it amended the Railway Labor Act in a way that I believe will--is harmful to the right of workers to organize and to collectively bargain.

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Feb 26, 2013

I just want to point out the irony, Administrator, that if you did have a line item of waste, fraud, and abuse of $627 million, under the sequester rules you could only cut that 8 to 10 percent.

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Feb 12, 2013

our success in this country when it comes to infrastructure doesn't happen by accident, it happens on purpose.

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Dec 5, 2012

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, thank you so much for an opportunity to speak on this important resolution. I want to urge everyone to support its passage. Finally, I want to thank the staff for its great work in…

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Nov 14, 2012

The bipartisan Congressional Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism (WMD Commission) determined in December 2008 that WMD terrorism is a continuing and serious threat.

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Nov 14, 2012

I think it is just a waste of our resources to try to do it.

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Nov 14, 2012

I want to spend the money where we get the best return on investment.

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