Rep. Derek KilmerVerified account

@RepDerekKilmer

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

kilmer.house.gov
Joined January 2013

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  1. 59 minutes ago

    On the next stop of our civility tour, we stopped by where we met with a submarine crew, a team from the hospital, and shipyard employees who taught us about how they work together to succeed. Thank you all for your hard work supporting our region!

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  2. 6 hours ago

    It is possible to disagree without being disagreeable. Our next stop was at where we had a Q&A about and finding common ground. Thanks to all of the students who showed up with great questions!

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  3. 6 hours ago

    Today is day two of 's and my bipartisan Civility tour. The first stop today was a tour of ’s operations. We also had a great conversation w/ the about how to create more economic opportunities for more people in more places.

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  4. Oct 17

    Tonight as part of the national Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War we gathered as friends and neighbors in Port Angeles and said something 50 years overdue—thank you. Thank you to the 93 veterans honored tonight and to all who served.

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  5. Oct 17

    Today I spoke before 's orca task force. Thousands of jobs in our region, our state's economic health, and our identity depend on a cleaner Puget Sound, more salmon and more orca. There's no silver bullet here--more like silver buckshot. Count me as a partner.

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  6. Oct 17

    No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, or who they love. I am honored to receive a 💯on ’s Congressional Scorecard for my support of equality.

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  7. Oct 17

    Sophie, Tess and I had a great time yesterday at the new Pacific Seas Aquarium at . Congrats on this awesome new chapter.

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  8. Oct 17

    Yesterday I sat down with folks from Heritage Bank in Tacoma. We had a great conversation about how community banks help finance small businesses grow and create more . Thanks for inviting me for a visit.

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  9. Oct 16

    Small businesses generate 3/5ths of net new jobs in our economy. Credit unions provide much of the the financing that helps small biz get off the ground, grow and create . Today I met with credit union leaders from across the region to hear about their important work.

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  10. Oct 15

    Earlier today and I visited the . We talked with local business leaders about how finding common ground can bring more economic to more people in more places. Thanks for having me!

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  11. Oct 12

    Thanks to Mayor Chestnut for the tour of the Mill Creek Dam in Cosmopolis. This brand new dam replaces one that was washed out. It includes a fish ladder and weirs to help salmon and steelhead. I'll keep pushing for investments in that help create new jobs.

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  12. Oct 12

    Last night I was honored to receive a leadership award from 's African American Caucus, a group that fights for and workers rights across the country. l look forward to our continued work together. Thanks for having me!

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  13. Oct 10

    I had a great meeting with the Hoh Tribe this morning. We talked about how high-speed internet can connect tribal and rural communities to more economic opportunities. That's the goal of my bipartisan Broadband For All Act. More:

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  14. Oct 9

    Today I met w/ Dr. Jennifer Kreidler-Moss from Peninsula Community Health Services, an grant recipient. They're hosting a cancer screening day today! As co-chair of the House Cancer Caucus, I'll keep pushing for NIH research funds so we can .

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  15. Oct 7

    Today, I joined with our community to say something long overdue: thank you. To the 63 veterans who joined us today in Ocean Shores and to everyone who didn’t hear it when you came home 50 years ago, thank you for your service and your sacrifices.

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  16. Oct 7

    Yesterday, Tess took this photo of the largest pumpkin we’ve ever seen.  

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  17. Oct 3

    Thanks to Nola Renz, John Bailey and the entire team for an inspiring event today. TACID promotes the independence of folks in our region who have disabilities through peer support, advocacy and self-sufficiency programs. Keep it up, and count me as your partner.

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  18. Oct 1

    Have you seen the rugged weather gear on the TV show Deadliest Catch? Chances are they were made by . On our final stop today, we visited their location at Twelve Trees Business Park and delivered some boxes. Thanks for following along!

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  19. Oct 1

    Our next stop is Kickee Pants in Poulsbo. They distribute baby clothes and other products made out of bamboo. (I admit, I didn’t realize clothes could be made out of bamboo ... turns out it was super soft). Thanks for doing business in Kitsap County!

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  20. Oct 1

    For stop #1, we visited the Benik Corp. They make neoprene products — including some of the sleeves and braces you’ve seen worn by your favorite athletes. Their wall of sports memorabilia should be in a museum! Thanks to Tim Baumgartner and team hosting me.

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