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Although it’s shocking that such a proposal would be needed in America, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene was wise to introduce a bill that would prohibit the government from creating religious registries. DelBene’s “No Religious Registry Act” ought to receive support from the rest of Washington’s congressional delegation and be considered by Congress as soon as… Read more »

When the nurse left the room following a routine ultrasound of her 19-week-old pregnancy, Stephanie knew something was wrong. Having given birth once before, she knew the normal routine. Click here for the full story. Read more »

Approximately 100 job seekers gathered at the University of Washington Bothell’s North Creek Events Center on Oct. 28 for the annual 1st District Career Fair. “This is an amazing chance for you to find the next great opportunity for yourselves,” UW Bothell Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations Kelly Snyder said to open the event. This is the… Read more »

For veterans, transitioning back to civilian life is not easy. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is supposed to help with this but that is not always the case. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is working to help with this through a new Veterans Advisory Board she formed this year. The board, which has been in the works since around May or June, held its first meeting on… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene met with a group of local seniors last week to discuss the importance of Social Security. Click here for the full story. Read more »

A witch hunt-like probe of Planned Parenthood and medical research firms by House Republican conservatives has caused always-cool U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., to do a slow burn. DelBene was named to a "Select Investigative Panel" created by House Republicans to investigate Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers, after an anti-abortion group released doctored videos… Read more »

On Women’s Equality Day, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited Ada Developers Academy, a training program for women who want to become software developers, to discuss women’s equality in the technology industry. “Women’s Equality Day is about celebrating the ratification of the 19th Amendment and highlighting the work that remains for women’s full… Read more »

There is a sisterhood among women business owners. They are part of a tribe that contains many commonalities among its members, who often face similar challenges — from the struggles of securing a business loan, to finding spaces to lease with reasonable rent prices. These issues and more were the topic of discussion Monday morning at a round-table discussion with Rep. Suzan… Read more »

People’s medical records and personal information are protected under federal law, but there’s a loophole in the law that allows employers to access information about employees’ health. You know those wellness programs that employers use to help improve workers’ health?  They hold a wealth of information about employees: their lifestyles, diet, and… Read more »

Washington First Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene shared specifics behind her Birth Control Privacy Act at the Capitol Hill Planned Parenthood on Thursday morning. The legislation would close a loophole that allows employers to access medical information about employees through third-party workplace wellness programs not currently restricted by the Health Insurance Portability… Read more »