2001-2002 News Archive
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July 2001
- Today President Bush Signs Pipeline Safety Bill Into Law (December 17, 2002)
November 2002
- Larsen Spearheads Final Push for Unemployment Benefits Extension Last chance this year for Congress to step up to the plate for displaced workers whose benefits will run out next month (November 20, 2002)
- Pipeline Safety Bill Clears Last Hurdle Larsen hails bill that will keep communities safe (November 14, 2002)
- Unemployment Benefits Extended for Some Displaced Workers Some workers covered under Congressional extension of unemployment benefits, but not all workers and not for long enough (November 14, 2002)
October 2002
- Rick Larsen Applauds U.S. Senate for Moving Forward with Wild Sky After passing in House Resources Committee last month, Senate followed suit today in support of Murray-Larsen Wild Sky Wilderness bill (October 3, 2002)
- New Jobs Could Be Coming Ferndale’s Way, Announces Rep. Rick Larsen Maryland-based company will open Ferndale plant, creating up to 60 new jobs, if given Coast Guard contract (October 3, 2002)
September 2002
- Rick Larsen Pleased to See Wild Sky Jump Major Hurdle in U.S. House (September 12, 2002)
- Larsen Applauds Energy Conference Committee for Reaching Agreement on Pipeline Safety Standards Agreement includes key components of Larsen’s proposed pipeline safety improvements (September 12, 2002)
- Murray, Cantwell, Larsen Push for Federal Aid to Prosecute Border Crimes Southwest Border Prosecutors Program needs to be created for northern border, say border representatives (September 10, 2002)
July 2002
- Rep. Rick Larsen Brings Back to Life Funding for Oak Harbor Pier $200,000 for Oak Harbor Pier Restored in Emergency Supplemental Bill (July 24, 2002)
- Rick Larsen Channels Pipeline Safety Through U.S. House of Representatives First time U.S. House passes pipeline safety legislation since Bellingham accident three years ago (July 23, 2002)
June 2002
- Republican Prescription Drug Coverage Bill A Placebo Bill Leaves Seniors In The Hands of Insurance Companies - The Same Insurance Companies Who Say It Won’t Work (June 27, 2002)
- U.S. House Approves Millions for NAS Whidbey (June 27, 2002)
- U.S. House of Reps. Recognizes the Navy League of the United States Centennial Larsen Commends Navy League for 100 Years of Supporting the U.S. Navy (June 25, 2002)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Announces Federal Support for Lake Stevens Ball Field Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Dept. to Receive $340,000 for First Phase of Project (June 20, 2002)
- Rep. Rick Larsen on Administration’s Insufficient Proposal for Amtrak Short-term, shortsighted plan not what Amtrak needs for success (June 20, 2002)
- ITC Finds Local Raspberry Market "injured" by Chile Reps. Rick Larsen and Brian Baird Pleased With Trade Commission’s Support for Local Farmers (June 20, 2002)
- Today Energy and Commerce Committee Passed Pipeline Safety Bill Pipeline safety jumps another hurdle in the legislative process (June 13, 2002)
- Rick Larsen Votes to Repeal Estate Tax Constituents urge for repeal in order to pass family-owned businesses on to next generation (June 6, 2002)
May 2002
- Rep. Rick Larsen Announces $75,000 for City of Everett COPS Program City of Everett receives maximum amount allowed by law for community prosecution program (May 21, 2002)
- Today Rep. Rick Larsen Pushed Pipeline Safety Forward with Passage of Amendment Bipartisan Carson-Larsen pipeline safety amendment strengthens bill passed in subcommittee markup today (May 16, 2002)
April 2002
- U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen Votes to Revamp Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) Federal agency would be replaced with two new immigration bureaus - one for enforcement and one for immigration services (April 25, 2002)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Votes for Bipartisan Effort to Avoid Another Enron Debacle U.S. House passes the Corporate Auditing and Accountability, Responsibility and Transparency Act (H.R. 3763) (April 24, 2002)
- U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Rep. Rick Larsen Announce $5,124,337 for 41st Street Overcrossing (April 9, 2002)
- Rep. Rick Larsen’s Request for EA-6B Navy Prowler Maintenance Granted $35 million allotted to replace wing center section inner panels (April 9, 2002)
March 2002
- Larsen Supports Whidbey Island Scenic Corridor Management Application (March 29, 2002)
- Rep. Rick Larsen and Transportation Experts to Hold Transportation Forums In Every County in District Larsen to Explain Crucial Transportation Federal Funding Process and How It Impacts Washington State (March 21, 2002)
- Larsen Takes A Bite Out of Crime U.S. House passes ‘Two Strikes and You’re Out Child Protection Act’ (March 14, 2002)
- Extension of Unemployment Benefits Coming for Displaced Workers Today U.S. House passed bipartisan, meaningful legislation that will create new jobs and provide economic relief for unemployed workers (March 7, 2002)
February 2002
- Larsen Announces 111 NEW INS Inspectors at Northern Border for the Northwest Local INS Thanks Larsen for Hard Work On Getting Additional Inspectors for Northern Border (February 14, 2002)
- Murray, Larsen, Dunn, Inslee To Call on Congress to Address Pipeline Safety Wednesday, February 13th, 2:40 p.m. at House Triangle (February 12, 2002)
- Congress to Focus on Pipeline Safety In Oversight Hearing Next Week Larsen Successful In Pushing For ‘Bellingham Parent’-Marlene Robinson - To Testify At Hearing (February 8, 2002)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Announces Funding for Bellingham Housing, Community Development (February 8, 2002)
- Larsen to Investigate Viability of Amtrak in Congressional Hearing U.S. House Railroads Subcommittee to Consider Recommendations of Amtrak Reform Council That Were Released Today (February 7, 2002)
- Larsen Commends Bush for Getting Closer to Meeting Needs at Northern Border But Still Not Home Free Budget Request Improves Technology But Doesn019t Triple Inspectors and Agents As Congress Approved (February 4, 2002)
January 2002
- Larsen Pushes for More Support for Cities that Respond to Terrorist Threats First Responders - police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical teams - need federal support as terrorist threats continue (January 31, 2002)
- Larsen In Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Today Visit to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base part of role as member of Armed Services Committee (January 25, 2002)
- Northern Border Gets An Extra Inspector for A Day - Congressman Rick Larsen Larsen to Cross Border with Point Roberts’ Elementary School Students Then Work Half Shift at Peace Arch Crossing in Blaine (January 7, 2002)
December 2001
- {Larsen Votes to Increase Inspectors at Border as Last Bill of the Year Passes in U.S. House Emergency supplemental bill includes $549 for Immigration and Naturalization Services and $400 million for U.S. Customs (December 20, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Announces Pay Raises and Lower Housing Costs for Military Personnel 4.6% Pay Increase for Military Personnel Effective January 1, 2002 (December 20, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Works to Repeal Congressional Pay Raise Larsen voted against a congressional pay raise, now cosponsors legislation (H.R. 2996) to repeal automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. (December 19, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Commends Senator Murray and Rep. Dicks for Closing the Boeing Tanker Deal Tanker conversion will bring thousands of more jobs for Boeing, including Everett plant in Larsen’s district (December 18, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen on Solectron Laying Off 324 Employees at Everett Facility Solectron announced today Everett facility to close by April 2002 (December 18, 2001)
- Larsen Submits Staffing Request for Additional Customs and I&NS Inspectors at Border Larsen asks for 70 more U.S. Customs Inspectors and 70 Immigration and Naturalization Services Inspectors to staff Ports of Entry in Western Washington (December 7, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Cautions Attorney General to Not Mistake National Guard for INS Reports unclear if 419 Guardsmen are expected to assist or replace temporary INS inspectors and border patrol at northern border (December 4, 2001)
- Rick Larsen Announces Assistance for Unemployed Georgia Pacific Workers Federal aid comes just as state and company severance packages come to an end. (December 3, 2001)
November 2001
- Rep. Rick Larsen to Begin Pearl Harbor Remembrance Week at Ceremony In Everett with Survivors and Navy Sunday, December 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in Everett High School Gymnasium (November 30, 2001)
- Larsen, Dunn Call For Administrative Action to Combat Unjust Medicare Reimbursement Rates Washington State Members of Congress Propose Alternative Steps To Reduce Rates Until Permanent Solution Is Found (November 29, 2001)
- Larsen Recognizes Whidbey Prowler Crew for Critical Role in War Against Terrorism Whidbey’s VAQ 141 Shadowhawks involved in first attack on Afghanistan in war against terrorism. (November 27, 2001)
October 2001
- Larsen Announces Ten Additional Inspectors Assigned to Washington State Northern Border Additional Border Crossing Lanes Open Tomorrow (October 15, 2001)
- Rick Larsen Votes for Anti-Terrorism Legislation Bill Huge Victory for Advocates of Northern Border (October 12, 2001)
- Raspberry Growers Receive $2.8 Million from Block Grant Procured by Larsen Larsen, Baird’s fight for red raspberry farmers pays off. (October 11, 2001)
- Today Reps. Rick Larsen, Gephardt, et al to Hold Worker Roundtable including Boeing Worker from Everett Roundtable today at 2:00 p.m. in HC-5 of U.S. Capitol (October 11, 2001)
- Larsen’s Requested Office of Pipeline Safety Progress Report Shows OPS Better but Much to Do (October 3, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen and U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta to Host Transportation Videoconference Consortium Tomorrow Consortium with local leaders tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific) in the Everett Community College Conference Room (October 1, 2001)
September 2001
- Rep. Rick Larsen with President Bush to Fight Terrorism with Right Resources at Right Time (September 20, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Troubled by News of Layoffs at Boeing but Moves Forward for Solutions (September 18, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Announces Funding for Drug & Violence Prevention Coordinators for Middle Schools Program Northwest Educational Service District #189, Serving 35 School Districts in Second Congressional District, to Receive $612,966 (September 17, 2001)
- Letter from Congressman Rick Larsen to Constituents Regarding Terrorist Attack (September 11, 2001)
August 2001
- Rep. Rick Larsen Gains Bipartisan Momentum for Pipeline Safety Reps. Jennifer Dunn (R-Wash.), Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) introduce Pipeline Safety Act of 2001 (August 2, 2001)
- Rep. Rick Larsen Announces Funding for Skagit Valley College Skagit Valley College to receive $835,000 for bilingual educator training (August 2, 2001)
July 2001
