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Representing Washington's 6th District in the House of Representatives FB:

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  1. Retweeted
    Mar 9

    "Every time you see a bill written behind closed doors, every time you see the body sort of melt down, it erodes public faith...” talks about how new congressional reform committee can restore public trust, via :

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  2. Mar 8

    Today, Congress finally took a step forward in hopes of ensuring that government works better for the American people. Check out my full statement on why I support H.R. 1:

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  3. Mar 7

    It also includes bipartisan legislation that I lead to reform the FEC and shine light on the murky world of political advertising.

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  4. Mar 7

    I spoke on the House floor this week about why I support H.R. 1 – a bill that will protect voting rights, strengthen ethics rules to ensure that public officials serve the public interest, and reduce the role of big money in politics...

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  5. Mar 7

    I really enjoyed meeting with representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula this week. We talked about the need to support mentoring programs, youth workforce readiness, and child nutrition programs. Count me as a partner!

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  6. Mar 7

    On this day in 1965, led a 600 person protest march from Selma to Montgomery to elevate the issue of voting rights. I was honored to join him last weekend and follow in his footsteps to reflect on the sacrifice of the civil rights pilgrimage on Bloody Sunday

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  7. Mar 7

    Congress must continue to support these programs to provide financial certainty for our rural counties and help create more economic opportunities in the communities they serve.

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  8. Mar 7

    The funding provided by SRS and PILT supports vital county services like investing in job-creating infrastructure, hiring police officers and attracting great teachers for the region’s kids.

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  9. Mar 7

    These two federal programs help support local government services in rural timber-dependent communities and areas with large federal land ownership by offsetting lost tax revenue from nontaxable federal lands.

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  10. Mar 7

    Proud to stand with advocates from Washington state and to advocate for Congress to protect funding for the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs.

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  11. Mar 6

    Today is a proud day for the New Democrat Coalition. As we continue to broaden our ranks, are excited to lead the way on policy by endorsing two of the top legislative priorities for the Democratic Caucus – H.R. 1 and H.R. 4.

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    Mar 6

    Chair : "NDC's approach is to make government work better & reinvent it for the 21st Century. want to govern and legislate – not just investigate – with the goal of making people’s lives better." Full Q&A in :

    "What gets me psyched about the New Dems is that we look at old problems through a new lens – not just for the party but also for our country." Check out our Q&A with the New Democrat Coalition Chair, .
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  13. Mar 5

    It was an honor meeting with Washington representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars this morning. We talked about how Congress must step up and ensure that veterans coming home from serving our country - and their families - are taken care of when they return.

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    Mar 5

    Does the American public have an appetite for improving the Legislative Branch? Yes, says , and he hopes to do so through the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. Hear more: `

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    Mar 5

    Tune in now to the conversation surrounding true measures of Congressional performance with , chair of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress:

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  16. Mar 4

    Looking forward to it!

    The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress provides an opportunity to look at various efforts to measure the state of Congress. and experts join tomorrow at 9:00 AM EST to discuss:
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  17. Mar 4

    Broadcasters representing the Washington State Association of Broadcasters came all the way to the other Washington to meet with me about WA state’s radio and television stations. Thanks for all that you do to keep our communities informed - and for stopping by the office!

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  18. Mar 3

    Happy Birthday to the U.S. Department of the ! For 170 years, the Interior Department has worked to protect and manage our natural landscapes and cultural heritage. [📸: by ]

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  19. Mar 3

    Thank you and the Faith and Politics Institute for an educational and memorable weekend on the civil rights pilgrimage! 

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  20. Mar 3

    Eventually the Alabama National Guard was nationalized and the siege ended. Thanks to Pastor Baxter Morris for welcoming us.  

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