Congressman Doc Hastings

Serving Central Washington

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  • Congressional Mailbag
    Dec 21, 2007  - Every month I receive thousands of emails, phone calls and letters from Central Washington residents on a wide variety of local and national issues. I wanted to take an opportunity to share a few of questions that I’ve recently received. What can Congress do to expand health care access in Central W... More
  • Agriculture E-Newsletter
    Dec 17, 2007  - I'm pleased to provide this Agriculture Update e-newsletter as an additional way for me to keep in touch with those interested in issues facing our farmers, ranchers and farm communities. I hope you find it informative and I encourage you to forward it to any co-workers or friends who might be inter... More
  • Extending the State Sales Tax Deduction - it's a Matter of Fairness
    Dec 14, 2007  - The state sales tax deduction saves the citizens of Washington state more than $500 million a year. With this important deduction set to expire at the end of December, Congress needs to pass an extension that can be signed into law so that taxpayers and families in our state are treated the same as ... More
  • Central Washington E-Newsletter
    Dec 12, 2007  - Thank you for subscribing to my e-newsletter. I'm pleased to provide this e-newsletter as an additional way for me to keep in touch with Central Washington residents. I hope you find it informative and I encourage you to forward it to any co-workers or friends who might be interested in signing up t... More
  • Raising Taxes and Riding Bikes Won’t Lower Gas Prices
    Dec 7, 2007  - The House of Representatives recently approved an energy bill written by House Democrats. I voted against the bill because it raises taxes, increases gas prices and power bills, causes thousands of lost jobs, and ignores hydropower and nuclear as solutions. This bill won’t become law and it shouldn’... More
  • Hastings Testifies in Support of B Reactor Designation
    Dec 5, 2007  - Washington, D.C. – In testimony today, Congressman Doc Hastings successfully urged the Landmarks Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board to recommend National Historic Landmark status for Hanford’s B Reactor. After working with the Interior Department for nearly a year to have the desig... More
  • Protecting the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
    Nov 30, 2007  - The threat in Congress to the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center and its clinics in Cashmere, East Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Omak, Oroville, Royal City, and Tonasket remains very real and very serious. The proposal being pushed by some in Congress that would outlaw the Medical Center as it’s existed for 6... More
  • Congress Needs to Complete Unfinished Business for the Year
    Nov 21, 2007  - Eleven months have elapsed since leadership in Congress changed parties and with just one month until year’s end, there’s a lot of unfinished business to be completed in Congress in the next several weeks. Real priorities have been left to the last minute by Democrat leaders: KEEPING GOVERNMENT OPEN... More
  • Window Open for Seniors to Consider Medicare Rx Options
    Nov 16, 2007  - Between November 15th and December 31st, there is an important window of time during which seniors who receive prescription drug coverage through Medicare can decide to (a) stay with their current plan, or (b) select a different prescription drug plan that better fits their needs. This is also the o... More
  • Honoring Our Nation's Veterans Includes Passing Funding Bill
    Nov 9, 2007  - Each year, Veterans Day is our opportunity to remember and give special thanks to the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. For over 200 years, American soldiers have stood proudly to defend the freedom and security of their neighbors and fellow citizens. Veterans took on a difficult ... More