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Tech and privacy advocates are pressuring House Republicans to take up an email privacy bill without considering amendments that they say would water it down.  The privacy bill has been held up for years, despite general agreement in Congress that the government should be required to obtain a warrant before going to technology companies and demanding copies of emails.  The… Read more »

Every day, nearly 3,000 people in Washington state head to their jobs in the aluminum industry. From manufacturing to wholesaling, their work is directly responsible for $1.3 billion of our state’s economic output. Aluminum is critical to Washington state’s manufacturing sector. The aluminum industry provides material for aerospace, building construction and automobile… Read more »

US congresswoman Suzan DelBene introduced bipartisan legislation to require fish products purchased for federally subsidized school lunches be domestically harvested on Thursday. “The Pacific Northwest produces some of the world’s best and healthiest seafood. We should be supporting our local industries, especially when they are producing a superior product for our… Read more »

Just as necessity is the mother of invention, expediency is the mother of unintended consequences. The necessity here is the FBI's desire to unlock the Apple iPhone used by Syed Rizwan Farook, who with his wife, Tashfeen Malik, massacred 14 people and wounded 22 others in the Dec. 2 mass shooting in San Bernardino, California. The invention that the FBI seeks from Apple is a way… Read more »

What would you ask a Congresswoman if you had just one question? Dozens of readers jumped on the chance to pose a question to U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene while she visited The Seattle Times editorial board last week. DelBene, a Democrat who represents Washington’s 1st Congressional District, had time to tackle just a few before moving on to her next meeting, and she chose the… Read more »

I have the honor of representing one of the most beautiful and diverse districts in the country. Washington's First District is home to stunning open spaces including the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, the North Cascades National Park and North Creek Forest. Taking care of our natural resources and protecting our environment is critical to preserving… Read more »

SEATTLE -- Students across the region took part in a special Valentine's Day program aimed at lifting veterans' spirits. On Monday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene visited local elementary schools and joined students in making the cards. "The Valentines for Veterans program is a wonderful opportunity for our local students to make a connection with a veteran and thank these… Read more »

Rep. DelBene sees good chance of passage for measure to preempt state encryption laws Read more »

Workers at the Alcoa Intalco aluminum smelter west of Ferndale are now eligible for federal assistance if the plant is idled at the end of June. The U.S. Department of Labor approved a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance, indicating that the workers have been harmed by foreign trade. The decision will allow workers to apply for long-term career training, assistance with health care… Read more »

FORTY-THREE years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that women have a constitutional right to decide whether and when to have a child. Americans overwhelmingly think that decision was the right one, and I agree. Read more »