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  • Reichert Votes to Strengthen Health Coverage for Low-Income Children
    Jan 14, 2009  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today supported renewing and strengthening the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which extends health care coverage for low-income children.   “Although this legislation isn’t perfect, I’m proud to help the states continue to provide for the healt... More
  • Reichert, U.S. House Express Support for Israel in Gaza Conflict
    Jan 9, 2009  - With the support of Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), the U.S. House of Representatives today passed a resolution recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks by Hamas, reaffirming the United States’ strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Rei... More
  • Reichert Statement on Boeing, December Jobs Report
    Jan 9, 2009  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today released the following statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ December unemployment report and Boeing’s announcement of pending job cuts: “Today’s grim news confirms what we already know - that the economic troubles we face reach all corners of... More
  • Reichert Appointed to House Ways and Means Committee
    Jan 7, 2009  - After being sworn-in for a third term yesterday, Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today announced his appointment to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The Committee’s jurisdiction puts Reichert on the front line of efforts to address the economic crisis, strengthen our health care system, and ... More
  • Reichert Chief of Staff Named to NRCC Position, New Chief Announced
    Dec 16, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) announced today that his long-time Chief of Staff, Mike Shields, has been named to the new staff of incoming National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Pete Sessions. Shields will become the Director of Special Projects at the NRCC and will oversee ... More
  • Reichert Statement Honoring Veterans
    Nov 11, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) made the following statement honoring our nation's veterans:   "We owe our veterans our gratitude each and every day – but today we take pause solely to thank them, to reflect upon their sacrifices for our freedom. Our country's recent historic election was made... More
  • Reichert Receives 100% on Humane Society Scorecard for the 110th Congress
    Oct 16, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today received a 100% score from the Humane Society on legislation support and votes during the 110th Congress.  Issues considered in the scorecard include horse slaughter, downed animals, puppy mills, animal fighting, and polar bear protection among others. &n... More
  • Reichert Homeland Security Bill Becomes Law
    Oct 14, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today praised the signing of his bill, H.R. 6098, the PRICE of Homeland Security Act, into law. “This bill – now law – is a shining example of how bipartisan teamwork can accomplish great things, especially when we work together with other concerned state and loc... More
  • Reichert Demands Accountability on AIG's Lavish $440,000 Executives' Spa Retreat
    Oct 13, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) this week will call on AIG to return money to the federal government after the news that the insurance giant spent over $440,000 on a lavish spa retreat for executives at a resort in Monarch Beach, CA, if proven that AIG used taxpayer dollars. AIG recently received ... More
  • Reichert Opposes Bail-Out; Seeks Alternatives to Address Credit Crunch
    Oct 3, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) opposed the Senate-tweaked economic bail-out legislation when it came before the House of Representatives today. The measure, nearly identical to the original version Reichert opposed on Monday, passed by a vote of 263 to 171.   “It is imperative that we... More

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