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

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Joined January 2013
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  1. 20 hours ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Oct 17

    Thanks to Dr. Joel Baker w/ , w/ the Pierce Conservation District, & Jessica Knickerbocker w/ 's Enviro. Services Department for the great conversation. & I introduced the P3 Act. More here:

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  4. Oct 17

    A recent study ID'ed tire particles that stromwater carried from our roads to our streams as the prime suspect in the deaths of coho salmon. Check out this map from that maps how stormwater flows into our waters, affecting salmon &

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  5. Oct 17

    Stormwater runoff is the leading source of pollution in Puget Sound. The P3 Act, which and I introduced last week, would make it easier to build green that mimics nature and slows, filters and captures it. Here's more:

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  6. Oct 17

    WE'RE LIVE: As the task force meets in Tacoma, I'm touring some green infrastructure projects that capture stormwater, the leading source of pollution in Puget Sound, & talking w/ experts about how the P3 Act can create green infrastructure projects.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Oct 15

    Thanks for hosting and me, and thanks for the great conversation! I’m looking forward to continuing the discussion about in Tacoma on Friday.

    Thanks US Congressmen & for today's discussion on how from different backgrounds can work together Both took questions from the audience & stayed longer than planned to continue discussions w/ students
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  12. Oct 15

    Paul Allen was a pioneer — driving innovation in so many ways. Our state will miss this difference-maker who supported higher education, created jobs in WA, broke new barriers in space, and fought ocean acidification. He was a terrific leader.

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Oct 12

    Great news! Thanks to a grant from , 750 students from the Port Angeles, Crescent, Quillayute, and Sequim School Districts will get to enjoy an educational field trip to later this year! Check out for more.

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  16. Oct 12

    I'm pretty sure George is the coolest skateboarding bulldog I get to represent.

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  17. 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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  18. Oct 11

    Stormwater is the #1 source of pollution in Puget Sound. It hurts our orca, salmon & our economy. Today & I introduced the Preventing Pollution through Partnership Act which will help WA build more green infrastructure that catches the rain.

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  19. Oct 10

    America's partnership with Israel extends to space where together we study climate change, create new tech, & inspire kids to learn the STEM subjects. I’m pleased the House recently passed my bipartisan plan to formalize the space partnership between our nations.

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  20. 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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