Congressman Doc Hastings

Serving Central Washington

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  • Constituent Services are Part of the Job
    Oct 5, 2012  - I recognize that navigating federal agencies can often be challenging. As Central Washington’s Representative in Congress, one of my highest priorities is providing service and assistance to the people from my district. Being in a position to help Central Washington residents is the most rewarding p... More
  • Remember 9/11, Preparing for the Future
    Sep 7, 2012  - Eleven years ago, 2,977 innocent people were killed in the largest terrorist attack on U.S. soil in our great nation’s history. The vivid memory of September 11, 2001 serves as a reminder that there are those out there who would risk everything to attack our very way of life. I believe that the sing... More
  • Protecting the American Flag
    Jun 15, 2012  - June 14th commemorates “Flag Day” – a day when millions of American homes, schools, government buildings, businesses, and grave sites will display the symbol that captures the spirit of American ideals and freedoms – the American flag. Since 1777, the Stars and Stripes has proudly represented Americ... More
  • Hastings’ Language on McNary Shoreline Management Plan passes House
    Jun 6, 2012  - Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation, with Congressman Doc Hastings’ support, which included language authored by Hastings to ensure that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to work with local residents to address their concerns regarding the McNary Shoreline Management Plan... More
  • Home of the Brave
    May 17, 2012  - “As for the enemies of freedom, those who are potential adversaries, they will be reminded that peace is the highest aspiration of the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it, now or ever.”- Ronald Reagan On the last Monday of every May, Americans ga... More
  • Around Central Washington
    Feb 24, 2012  - Serving as your representative in the United States Congress is a great honor. One of the best and most important parts of my job is meeting with and listening to those in Central Washington. This past week, I had an opportunity to stop in the Tri-Cities, Grandview, Sunnyside, Yakima, Moses Lake, an... More
  • Honoring Our Veterans
    Nov 4, 2011  - On November 11, our nation will honor America's 23 million veterans and take a moment to remember those who have served and those who have passed on. Whether by placing flags at cemeteries, attending local Veterans Day parades, or simply personally thanking and acknowledging a veteran's service, Ame... More
  • Remembering the Fallen this Memorial Day
    May 20, 2011  - On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our land of liberty. We pay tribute to a long list of American heroes—from those who fought and died to win our independence, to those who stormed the beaches at Normandy and the South Pacific to liberate millions from ty... More
  • Congressman Hastings Statement on the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden
    May 2, 2011  - WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Doc Hastings released the following statement today on death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden: “The confirmed death of Osama bin Laden is good news for the security of the American people and a victory for our continued fight against al Qaeda, radical extremism and terr... More
  • Fourth of July a Time to Recognize our Freedoms
    Jul 2, 2010  - This week Americans across our great nation will take time to celebrate the Fourth of July. While this holiday has different meanings for different people, at its heart the Fourth of July it is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence from the Britain monarchy and the birth of our federal repub... More