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May 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Ten years after the Collapse of the Skagit River Bridge.

Rick Larsen for Congress     This week we commemorated the collapse of the Skagit River Bridge. On the evening of May 23, 2013 a large truck traveling south on I-5 clipped the frame of the bridge and caused a span of the bridge to collapse into the river. We were blessed …

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May 22, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Voting Rights – More important than ever

Rick Larsen for Congress     Do you know what will decide the results of the next election? The voters will decide. That is why GOP extremists are making a concerted effort to make it harder to vote in the United States. They know their policies are not popular with the Am…

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May 19, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Democrats are ready to act, even if the GOP is not.

Rick Larsen for Congress     The debt ceiling debate continues to rage as Republican lawmakers attempt to hold the US and world economies hostage. Just this week, President Biden met with Speaker McCarthy — no resolution yet, but there is more optimism about averting a g…

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May 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Good news for us, bad news for climate change.

Rick Larsen for Congress     Protecting our environment from the effects of climate change is one of my highest priorities in Congress. And today I am proud to announce new efforts to combat climate change right here in Washington's Second Congressional District. NOAA has …

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May 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM

We need to make schools safe again

Rick Larsen for Congress     We all have that one teacher who made a powerful difference in our lives. Whether it was a single lesson they taught, or some special attention they gave us so we could succeed, teachers change lives. Education has always been a doorway to suc…

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May 4, 2023 at 5:15 PM

I will not rest in this fight for reproductive freedom, and neither should you.

Rick Larsen for Congress     Like you, I have been appalled by the unending and strident efforts on the right to strip away reproductive freedoms from Americans You know what is really interesting, though? Increasingly, the politicians that take these actions do so quietly…

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April 30, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Rick is on a roll: Working hard for you 🌉🚅✈️🎓🌊

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today is the last day of the month and we want to tell you a little bit of what Rick has been up to this month. Just last week, Rick announced his efforts to help NOAA bring more than $37 million in funding to Northwest Washington. These funds…

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April 28, 2023 at 7:01 PM

FYI: What’s in the cruel Republican debt ceiling bill (and we need to do about it)

Rick Larsen for Congress     We need to cut to the chase. The MAGA Republicans pulled off the mask this month and showed us exactly what they value. They tied raising the debt limit to slashing billions of dollars in critical support for families in Northwest Washington an…

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April 22, 2023 at 4:59 PM

I talk about climate change everyday, not just on Earth Day

Rick Larsen for Congress     Happy Earth Day! Earth Day was created to educate the public on how harmful pollution is, how we can reduce pollution, and how to protect the environment for generations to come. Today, I am happy to report that over the last year I have worked…

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April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Sign my Petition: Pass the America Votes Act

Rick Larsen for Congress     Did you see my email last month? I need your help to pass the America Votes Act. The Republican leadership has bottled up the America Votes Act — refusing to give it a committee hearing, let alone a vote. All Americans have the right to vote and Congre…

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April 13, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Supporting our veterans and their families

Rick Larsen for Congress     I represent nearly 51,000 veterans in the 2nd Congressional District. So many veterans have made enormous sacrifices to serve and fight for our country. They have earned our deepest gratitude and our unfaltering support. I am focused on breaki…

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April 8, 2023 at 12:02 AM

It is between the doctor and patient, not the judge and patient

Rick Larsen for Congress     A Trump-appointed judge in Texas has unilaterally decided to overturn the FDA approval for mifepristone, one of the two pills used in medication abortions. Medication abortions are roughly half of all abortions in America, so this is an attem…

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April 6, 2023 at 9:45 PM

👖🔥 It is pants-on-fire time at GOP HQ

Rick Larsen for Congress     I am astonished by the lies that national Republican leaders will spin to attack Congresswomen right here in our state. In the last two weeks, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Kim Schrier have both been attacked by the NRCC (the National Republican…

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March 31, 2023 at 6:44 PM

We need to stand together as a community

Rick Larsen for Congress     It is March 31, and today is the deadline! This is our last chance to grow our grassroots support this quarter. Can you help reach the goal Rick set for us today by chipping in $3 today? We need Democrats like Rick in Congress. Folks who will…

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March 30, 2023 at 6:42 PM

Congress needs leadership

Rick Larsen for Congress     We cannot build this grassroots campaign without you. Tomorrow is March 31, and that means that tomorrow is your last chance this quarter to help us build a strong foundation for our grassroots campaign. Can you join us and help grow this stro…

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March 27, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Stop the shenanigans

Rick Larsen for Congress     It is never too early to lay the groundwork for a strong grassroots effort. And we need everyone to join this campaign before we can get out there and start knocking on doors. Can you join today and chip in $15 to kickstart our grassroots camp…

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March 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Have you joined the movement?

Rick Larsen for Congress     Our movement is growing every day. But we need more people to join our grassroots movement to take back the House this year. So far, we have seen 324 people contribute to grow our movement in 2023. We set a goal to reach 500 contributors by th…

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March 20, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Make sure the Doctor is in👩🏻‍⚕️

Rick Larsen for Congress     We have to win back Congress. Right now, Republicans hold a five seat majority in the House. That means we have a strong chance of taking back the House in 2024. But in order to do this, we need to protect our Democrats who are already in Congr…

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March 12, 2023 at 9:05 PM

I say “voting,” you say “rights.” 🗳

Rick Larsen for Congress     Washington does voter ID right. I love how easily we can vote here in Washington state, and I think people around the country should be able to vote with the same ease. In the previous Congress, I included this idea in the For the People Act, …

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March 3, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Got mail? 📫

Rick Larsen for Congress     Across Northwest Washington, thousands of people are going days, or even entire weeks, without the mail being delivered. This is not about birthday cards and junk mail arriving on time. It is about life-saving medication, veterans' benefits, p…

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February 28, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Sitting on the razor’s edge

Rick Larsen for Congress     Can we do a little math? In the House, there are 222 Republicans and 212 Democrats. The Republicans have only a five-seat margin. In the previous Congress, the Democrats had just a four-seat majority! The bottom line: Control of Congress in the…

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February 26, 2023 at 11:55 PM

It’s a "toss-up" race, my friends

Rick Larsen for Congress     The first 2024 "crystal ball" ratings from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics were just published. Right here in Washington state, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's campaign has been rated a "Toss Up". So, it is time to raise the alarm – …

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February 23, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Abortion access threatened in all 50 states

Rick Larsen for Congress     After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, putting abortion regulation in the hands of the states, many Americans were worried that right-wing anti-abortion activists would go further and attempt to try to ban abortion nationwide. …

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February 8, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs.

Rick Larsen for Congress     Last night, President Biden got it exactly right: "To maintain the strongest economy in the world, we also need the best infrastructure in the world." That means well-maintained roads and bridges, efficient ports and airports, strong mass tran…

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February 2, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Explaining the debt ceiling and why you should care

Rick Larsen for Congress     Happy Groundhog Day! Funny thing — when I think of Groundhog Day, I think of that Bill Murray movie, where he is forced to live the same day over and over and over. Sometimes, Congress can feel that way, too. Especially when the latest crop of …

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January 31, 2023 at 11:05 PM

Marie vs MAGA... again

Rick Larsen for Congress     Hi, One of the bright spots in the 2022 election was Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's victory in Southwest Washington. As the Seattle Times put it, it was "the most stunning political upset in the country". Well, it was not a surprise to those of us w…

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January 24, 2023 at 5:26 PM

My priorities; their priorities

Rick Larsen for Congress     Well, we have started our work in the new Congress, now under Kevin McCarthy's leadership, and I have to tell you... it is not looking good. The first actions taken by the new Republican majority include: A radical attack on abortion rights Sl…

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January 22, 2023 at 5:06 PM

50 years after Roe v. Wade, they want to ban abortion nationwide

Rick Larsen for Congress     Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court stood up for reproductive freedom in their historic decision, Roe v. Wade. But instead of celebrating that milestone, I am gravely concerned about the future of safe and legal abortions across America i…

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January 6, 2023 at 12:44 AM

3 days, 11 votes...

Rick Larsen for Congress     Over the last two years under Democratic majorities, Congressional Democrats and President Biden delivered for the American people. And Democrats came back to Washington, D.C. this year prepared to build on our successes. So as House Republica…

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December 23, 2022 at 1:14 AM

Big news to share

Rick Larsen for Congress     I am humbled and proud to share this news with you - it would not have happened without your support! This morning, my Democratic colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives chose me to be the top Democrat (the "ranking member") of the Hou…

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December 19, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Happy Holidays

Rick Larsen for Congress     From our family to yours, Happy Holidays. We appreciate all you have done this year and wish you a happy holiday season. Rick, Tiia, Robert, and Per     Paid for and authorized by Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen.     This email…

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December 8, 2022 at 8:08 PM

I am proud to cast this vote:

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a powerful step forward in protecting same-sex and interracial marriage. I was proud to cast a vote for equality.  Marriage is a fundamental right, and it is my responsibility as a Congress…

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November 21, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Gratitude for your hard work

Rick Larsen for Congress     Last week, Congress came back into session for the first time since the election. The Capitol was buzzing with the energy of our newly-elected colleagues, like Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, and those who won hard-fought races, like Rep. Kim Schrier…

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November 9, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Thank You

Rick Larsen for Congress     This seat belongs to the voters, and I am humbled that they entrusted me with its care for two more years. Serving my family, friends and neighbors in Northwest Washington, where I was born and raised, is a great privilege - one I do not take l…

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November 8, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Official ballot drop box locations

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today is Election Day. Polls will close at 8 p.m. Your ballot must be postmarked with today's date in order to be counted. If you have not already mailed your ballot, please visit IWillVote.com to find a dropbox. And once your ballot is in, te…

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November 6, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Official ballot drop box locations

Rick Larsen for Congress     It is Sunday, November 6, and that means you only have 2 days left to vote. It starts with making sure your completed ballot is either in the mail or dropped off at an official dropbox. Need to find out where your local ballot drop box is? Wash…

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November 4, 2022 at 7:36 PM

I will protect Social Security and Medicare

Rick Larsen for Congress     Here we go again. Across the country, Republican leaders are talking again about cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Let me be absolutely clear about where I stand: I will fight to strengthen Social Security and Medicare, stand against privat…

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November 3, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Keeping our communities safe

Rick Larsen for Congress     Public safety has become a top priority for voters, not just here in Northwest Washington but nationally, which is why my Congressional colleagues and I have taken meaningful action: → We passed the first gun violence prevention bill in decad…

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November 1, 2022 at 8:45 PM

A long email about my most important promise to you

Rick Larsen for Congress     From my earliest days in public service, all I wanted was to be a voice for our community and for the people who had put their trust in me to represent them. That is just as true today as it was then. My approach to leadership starts by listen…

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October 30, 2022 at 3:01 PM

They all agreed: Rick’s the choice

Rick Larsen for Congress     What are our local newspapers saying about Rick and his campaign for Congress? What we have known from the start: that he is the best choice to continue to represent the people of Northwest Washington in Congress. Ready to help with the final…

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October 28, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Where I stand on abortion

Rick Larsen for Congress     For decades, the issue of abortion has influenced voters' views of political candidates. But this year, abortion rights are actually on the ballot. When it struck down Roe v. Wade earlier this year, the Supreme Court created a major decision f…

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October 27, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Burning trash?

Rick Larsen for Congress     One of the most dangerous things our troops overseas have to survive is burning trash. Burning trash? Yes. When deployed overseas, our fighting women and men often do not have access to most basic solid waste facilities, which forces service m…

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October 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM

I am proud of our record on jobs, wages, and the economy

Rick Larsen for Congress     With two weeks until Election Day, I wanted to share with you my economic platform. This session, I voted for monumental steps to create jobs and make the economy work for everyone. While we were experiencing some of the worst days of the pand…

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October 24, 2022 at 9:48 PM

Something crucial in our Inflation Reduction Act

Rick Larsen for Congress     This last session of Congress, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered health care and prescription drug costs. For those like us who believe health care is a right, this is good news: Democrats capped the cost of insulin …

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October 15, 2022 at 3:43 PM

The fight right next door

Rick Larsen for Congress     Ever since Dr. Kim Schrier flipped Washington's 8th Congressional District from red to blue, she has been a top target of Republican political operatives in DC. This year, MAGA Republicans are pulling out all the stops. They are spending milli…

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October 11, 2022 at 8:27 PM

National Coming Out Day ❤️🧡💛💙💚💜

Rick Larsen for Congress     I am proud to announce my endorsement for re-election by the Human Rights Campaign. HRC is America's largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, and I am committed to working with them to ensure al…

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October 6, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Washington needs Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Rick Larsen for Congress     I admire Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for her common sense ideas and a no-nonsense attitude. As a small business owner and working mother, she will be an independent voice for Washington's 3rd Congressional District. Marie will take on special inte…

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September 30, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Open eyes about the challenges ahead

Rick Larsen for Congress     Days until the election? 39. Margin of our Democratic Majority? 9 seats. Want that as a percentage? Only 2 percent ahead of the Republicans. Hours until our end-of-quarter deadline? 12. Grassroots donors to go in our September goal? 63. Amount…

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September 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM

My priorities, this election and beyond

Rick Larsen for Congress     I first came to Congress driven to do all I could to help our local communities and families thrive. My Democratic colleagues and I are making real progress to do just that. Our veterans? I have supported them my entire career, most recently t…

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September 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM

The only pro-choice candidate in this election

Rick Larsen for Congress     I am proud to announce that NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC has endorsed my campaign. Abortion rights are facing their gravest threat in decades. After the Supreme Court repealed Roe v. Wade, anti-choice extremists in Congress have proposed legis…

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