Congressman Doc Hastings

Serving Central Washington

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Weekly Message from Doc

  • Changes in the Fourth Congressional District
    Dec 21, 2012  - As some of you likely noted when you received your ballots earlier this year, starting in 2013, Congressional districts in Washington state are going to look a little different. The change in Congressional districts is due to a process as old as our country itself. The House of Representatives was c... More
  • The Evergreen State Lives Up to the Name
    Dec 14, 2012  - An estimated 25 to 30 million Christmas trees will be displayed in homes and businesses across the United States this holiday season. While people often admire the beauty of these trees, it can be easy to forget that they are an important natural resource and home-grown Washington product. Forestry ... More
  • Through “Infamy” We Stand United
    Dec 7, 2012  - 71 years ago on December 7th, the United States was hit by a devastating attack at Pearl Harbor. While history tells us it was a day that will live in infamy, many Americans recognize it as a stark reminder of the looming threats that we face in today’s uncertain world. While the United States showe... More
  • Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft this Holiday Season
    Nov 30, 2012  - With the holiday season upon us, Central Washingtonians are flocking to stores and websites to purchase gifts for family and friends. However, cases of identity theft can spoil the season’s goodwill. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – which handles identity theft issues – the most com... More
  • We Must Work Together to Prevent Across-the-Board Spending Cuts and Tax Increases
    Nov 23, 2012  - There is no question that the past few years have been challenging for many Americans. Americans have weathered 45 straight months of unemployment ranging from 7 to 10 percent. After four years of running trillion-dollar deficits, our national debt currently stands at $16.2 trillion. These figures a... More
  • A Valued Thanksgiving Tradition
    Nov 16, 2012  - From minor inconveniences like getting a flat tire to more serious obstacles like losing one’s job or home in Hurricane Sandy, the hurdles that we face sometimes make it hard to remember to count our blessings. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to gather with our family and friends and express our than... More
  • Veterans Day is About Honoring Sacrifice and Commitment
    Nov 9, 2012  - On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, World War I drew to a close when the armistice agreement was signed. One year later, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th as a day that, “…will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the coun... More
  • Active Forest Management Needed to Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires, Protect Central Washington Communities
    Nov 2, 2012  - Each year, wildfires in our nation’s federal forests damage or destroy an average of 3.7 million acres across the United States. Right here in Central Washington, more than a dozen fires over the past three months have ravaged over 120,000 acres. The Table Mountain Fire and the Wenatchee Complex Fir... More
  • Expanding Washington Trade Opportunities
    Oct 26, 2012  - Millions of Americans across the nation are still looking for work and there is no question that Congress’s focus must remain on job creation. In trade-dependent states like Washington, this in part means preserving access and opening up new overseas markets for our goods and services. A recent repo... More
  • Preserving Sportsmen’s Heritage Through Public Access
    Oct 19, 2012  - Sportsmen around the state woke at the crack of dawn on October 13th to welcome deer hunting season. For many Central Washingtonians, hunting is an annual tradition that brings different generations of families and friends together to fill their freezers and enjoy the outdoors. Many hunters would no... More