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| 9/15/08 - Rep. Dicks received the first USGS Leadership Award from the national coalition that supports the U.S. Geological Survey’s scientific research and information sharing work. More... |
Norm received the Naval Heritage Award at the U.S. Navy Memorial's 'Lone Sailor' Awards Dinner for his long-standing support of this nation's Sea Services. More... |
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Norm's Statement in Support of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Bill
10/3/2008 – Amid the sharp debate over the emergency economic stabilization bill being considered this week in Congress we have heard dire predictions from both extremes warning of a financial Armageddon if we don’t approve the bill or of squandering billions of taxpayer dollars if we do. Beyond the intense rhetoric though, there is a growing body of evidence of serious impacts in every American community this month as the shrinking credit market has already affected consumers’ ability to buy cars, purchase inventory for their businesses, afford college loans and obtain home mortgages.
Read more... Norm Receives Naval Heritage Award
10/1/2008 – Congressman Norm Dicks (D-WA), currently serving his 16th term of office and member of the Appropriations and Homeland Security Committee, was honored last night for his service to country and community at the United States Navy Memorial’s 2008 “Lone Sailor” Awards Dinner.
Read more... Rep. Dicks' Remarks on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
9/29/2008 – Rep. Norm Dicks issued the following statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act:
Read more... Defense Bill Language Will Assure Review of Airbus Subsidies
9/24/2008 – Specific language contained in the final version of the Defense Authorization bill approved today by the House of Representatives will assure that the next competition for the Air Force’s refueling tankers will take into account launch subsidies provided to Airbus aircraft by the consortium’s European partners, U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks said Wednesday.
Read more... Norm Attends Opening of New Lakewood Transit Center
9/20/2008 – Congressman Norm Dicks attended the ribbon cutting of the new Lakewood Station parking garage and transit center. The new facility will play an integral role in expanding transportation options available to area residents by centralizing area bus services and offering Sounder commuter train service by 2012.
Read more... Norm Receives USGS Coalition Award
9/15/2008 – At a Capitol Hill ceremony on Sept. 15th Rep. Dicks received the first USGS Leadership Award from the national coalition that supports the U.S. Geological Survey’s scientific research and information sharing work. Coalition Co-Chair Dr. Craig Schiffries cited Rep. Dicks’ career-long advocacy of good science as the foundation for governmental decisions relating to land management and natural resource policy.
Read more... Norm Test Drives New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
9/11/2008 – Ed Cohen, Honda North America Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, brought the Honda FCX Clarity to Capitol Hill for a demonstration of the capability of fuel cell powered automobiles. As Congress is debating an energy bill that seeks to reduce our dependence on imported oil, Norm had the opportunity to experience first-hand this new technology that uses zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell in this all-electric car that gets the equivalent of 79 miles per gallon.
Read more... Tanker Competition Pushed to Next Administration
9/10/2008 – Press Release: The Defense Department today cancelled the competition between the Boeing Company and the EADS/Northrop Grumman Corp. for the production of new air refueling tankers.
Read more... Recent Photos of Norm from the District
9/10/2008 – Norm spent the month of August back in the Sixth District where he was able to meet with local business and community leaders, attend groundbreakings and grand openings, and talk with his constituents. Photos of the visit are available below.
Read more... Area School Receives Science Award
9/9/2008 – Rep. Dicks meets with representatives from Key Peninsula Middle School in Lakebay, who were in the Nation’s Capital on Sept. 8th to receive a “Schools of Distinction” Award as part of a nationwide math and science competition sponsored by the Intel Corporation. Schools receiving the awards, which consist of $10,000 in addition products and services from competition sponsors, are commended for developing an environment and curricula that meet or exceed national mathematics and science content standards and other benchmarks.
Read more... Rep. Norm Dicks in Sequim to Mark Release of Federal Grant for Olympic Theatre Arts
9/2/2008 – U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks today toured the renovation work being completed on the new Olympic Theatre Arts Center in Sequim as he announced the release of federal funding that has contributed to the overhaul of the building.
Read more... Norm Interviewed on KXRO Radio of Aberdeen
8/6/2008 – Norm stopped by the KXRO radio station in Aberdeen where he discussed gas prices, the budget deficit, jobs in Grays Harbor, the Iraq War, and more.
Read more... Statement on Revised RFP Issued by Department of Defense
8/6/2008 – Press Release: The revised Request For Proposal (RFP) issued today by the Defense Department includes substantive changes that appear to favor a tanker larger than any real-world scenarios would require and that appear to diminish the substantially greater life-cycle costs of buying a bigger aircraft.
Read more... "Lawmakers Boost Boeing's Tanker Bid"
8/1/2008 – "The Boeing Co. received a major boost Wednesday from a House subcommittee, which moved to impose tight restrictions on the Pentagon as it seeks new bids on a $35 billion contract for Air Force aerial refueling tankers."
Read more... The Upcoming Digital TV Transition
7/31/2008 – There are only about 200 days until all full-power television stations in the United States stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. This transition will not affect those connected to cable, satellite, or other pay TV service. Please ensure that any of your friends and relatives still receiving their television broadcasts through an antennae are aware of the transition and know the options available to them. For more information and a $40 coupon off a converter box, please visit http://www.dtv2009.gov.
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