Will we continue to protect salmon? Oct 18, 2009
Brian Baird and Rick Larsen, members of the powerful House Transportation and Infrastructure committee, will be key in deciding the future of this bill. We urge our delegation to support and pass a bill that does not surrender the progress we have made in cleaning up the nation s waters and ensuring the long-term viability of our region s iconic and economically imperative salmon runs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lawmakers Play Hoops With Obama at White House Oct 10, 2009
Democrats expected to attend were Mike Arcuri of New York, John Boccieri of Ohio, Brad Ellsworth and Baron Hill of Indiana, Jay Inslee and Rick Larsen of Washington state, Frank Kratovil of Maryland, Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania and Heath Shuler of North Carolina. Republicans are Jeff Flake of Arizona and John Shimkus of Illinois. (Newsmax)
Obama to play basketball with lawmakers, Cabinet members Oct 8, 2009
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Shaun DonovanSecretary of Education Arne DuncanSecretary of the Treasury Tim GeithnerSecretary of the Interior Ken SalazarRepresentative Mike Arcuri (D-NY)Representative John Boccieri (D-OH)Representative Brad Ellsworth (D-IN)Representative Jeff Flake (R-AZ)Representative Baron Hill (D-IN)Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA)Representative Frank Kratovil (D-MD)Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA)Representative Patrick Murphy (D-PA)Representative John Shimkus... (TheHill.com)
Trade ruling adds fuel to aerial-tanker contract fight Sep 20, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gates Restores Air Force Authority In Tanker Deal Involving Boeing Sep 17, 2009
and Rick Larsen, D-Wash. along with 45 other lawmakers sent a letter to President Barack Obama arguing the U.S. government "should not award defense contracts to companies entangled in illegal activities.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Health care recess over for state's congressional delegation Sep 7, 2009
Rick Larsen, D-Lake Stevens. whose town- hall meeting in an outdoor stadium in Everett was attended by 2,700 people. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mahnke’s Condition Unknown Following Accident Sep 5, 2009
Mahnke s Condition Unknown Following Accident - Roll Call. Mahnke s Condition Unknown Following Accident. (Roll Call)
Woman Struck By Metrobus Identified Sep 4, 2009
WASHINGTON - Police say they have identified a woman struck by a Metrobus at Florida and Connecticut Avenues NW Thursday morning as 30-year-old Amanda Mahnke of Northwest D.C. Police say Mahnke, who works as a communications director for Washington State Congressman Rick Larsen, was jogging just blocks from her Dupont Circle apartment at the time of the incident. Authorities say she did not have identification on her. (ABC 7 News, DC)
US healthcare debatesick to the heart Aug 19, 2009
It was Congressman Rick Larsen, of Washington's Second Congressional District, in the suburban and semi-rural hinterlands north of Seattle, who organized the event, held in a local minor league baseball park. You may have an image of Seattle, where Obama beat John McCain with over 80% of the vote, as irretrievably left wing and new age. (Asia Times Online)
Click to read:Health Care Debate Heads to Town Halls Aug 10, 2009
Rick Larsen (D-WA) said. "No one is fooled this is a grass roots movement.". (CBS News)
Napolitano tours new Olympics center in Washington Jul 28, 2009
Napolitano is also touring the Peace Arch border crossing Monday with Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire and Congressman Rick Larsen. Anti-drug efforts beefed up along US-Canada border. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Homeland Security Secretary Visits Olympics Center Jul 28, 2009
Napolitano is also touring the Peace Arch border crossing Monday with Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire and Congressman Rick Larsen. The Olympic Coordination Center is beginning a pre-Olympics trial run tied to the World Police and Fire Games, an event expected to draw 12,000 athletes to Vancouver from July 31-Aug. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Talks beyond the crisis Jul 27, 2009
"I think members of Congress want to see the United States and China are cooperating in a number of issues," Rick Larsen, who serves as co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working group at Congress, said in an interview with Xinhua after a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan. WASHINGTON, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The first round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) will be held here on Monday and Tuesday, during which Chinese and U.S. officials will discuss an array of... (Xinhuanet, China)
Co-op is key word for first China-U.S. S&ED: U.S. Congressman Jul 27, 2009
"I think members of Congress want to see the United States and China are cooperating in a number of issues," Rick Larsen, who serves as co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working group at Congress, said in an interview with Xinhua after a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan. The congressman from Washington State noted that cooperation on global economic recovery is particularly important, in which China has played a key role as the largest developing country in the world. (Xinhuanet, China)
Geithner pursues closer economic ties with China | U.S. treasury chief embarks on China visit Jun 1, 2009
Democratic Representative Rick Larsen and Republican Representative Mark Kirk, the co-chairs of the congressional US-China Working Group, also came to China to discuss issues related to pulling the world economy out of its slump. China and the United States are also keeping close communication on hot-button issues. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lawmakers urge more spending on ferries May 2, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 5:48 AM - 10:07 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska, Washington lawmakers urge more spending on ferries May 1, 2009
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers from Washington state and Alaska are teaming up to push for a dramatic increase in federal spending on ferry systems nationwide. The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Kennicott is one of the newer ships in Alaska's fleet. (Juneau Empire)
Upton 'cough syrup' bill approved Apr 2, 2009
Niles Michigan - The Niles Star. Note: This is not a scientific poll. (Niles Star, MI)
Murray, Reichert team up for Alpine Lakes wilderness bill Mar 27, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:59 PM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Amtrak to receive $1.3 billion in grants Mar 14, 2009
Congressman Rick Larsen, D-Wash. Congressman Christopher Carney, D-Pa. (Niles Star, MI)
Bipartisan bill to ban bulk sale of DXM will save kids' lives Mar 5, 2009
Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate. (Dowagiac News, MI)
U.S. commerce pick carries lengthy China résumé Feb 25, 2009
Representative Rick Larsen, a Democrat whose district includes Everett, Washington State, where Boeing makes most of its airplanes, said Locke did "not need to start relationships in China.". Larsen, co-chairman of a House working group on the United States and China, said: "For all of us in Washington State, we wake up in the morning looking west. We tend to look at the Asian Pacific region as our future. Just generally, Gary brings a broader trade experience.". (International Herald Tribune)
major recipients of PMA campaign donations Feb 24, 2009
How to use this search tool:Donor Lookup: Individual campaign contributorsZIP Code: Local contributions and other informationPerson: Politicians, lobbyists and other notable peopleOrganization: Corporations, unions, trade associations, etc (Harper's Magazine)
White House says stimulus=75k state jobs Feb 18, 2009
Rick Larsen, District 2, D-Everett, 8,500. Rep. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Two Northwest Democrats vote no as Congress passes stimulus Feb 15, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:01 AM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
