BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today hosted the third annual First Congressional District career fair at University of Washington Bothell. “My top priority in Congress is helping to create good-paying jobs and build the foundation for long-term economic growth. Despite lower unemployment rates nationally, too many working families are still struggling to make ends meet,” DelBene said. “That’s why I’m working to boost workers’ earning potential by connecting them with jobs in high-...
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REDMOND – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today held her first Veterans Advisory Board meeting to hear from local veterans about ways the federal government can better serve them. “Too many veterans continue to face challenges like homelessness, unemployment and barriers to healthcare after they return from service. It’s our nation’s responsibility to serve and care for those who bravely risked their lives and made painful sacrifices for our families and freedoms,” DelBene said. “I look forw...
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Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Dave Reichert (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Denny Heck (WA-10) today announced that Washington is being awarded a $2.7 million U.S. Department of Labor ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion Grant to boost apprenticeships in the state. The announcement comes after the Members threw their support behind Washington’s application in a letter to...
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BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today discussed the opportunities and challenges that exist within healthcare innovations such as the use of internet-connected devices — also known as the Internet of Things (IoT). “Washington’s First District is uniquely situated to lead the nation in IoT healthcare, given the wealth of life sciences and technology expertise,” DelBene said. “But for the multi-billion dollar IoT economy to be successful, lawmakers need to be responsible stewards of ...
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BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today discussed ways to open up new markets and create jobs for rural communities through research and incentives for tall wood building construction. “Washington’s First District is home to rural communities with economies dependent on forest products. Through innovations in timber we can encourage the use of green building materials in construction while creating jobs and supporting healthy forests,” DelBene said. “Advancing tall wood building cons...
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WOODINVILLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited local science classes to mark Ada Lovelace Day, which celebrates the contribution women have made to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). DelBene spoke with two 6th grade classes at Hollywood Hill Elementary about the importance of science and technology. One of the classes was working on robotics, while the other was working with technology to detect viruses and germs. “Children, and especially young women today, need ...
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WOODINVILLE – On Manufacturing Day, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited local manufacturer, Sportworks, which has been designing and making bicycle products for more than two decades. “Washington’s First District is home to some of the most innovative and productive manufacturers in the world. And Manufacturing Day provides us with an important opportunity to recognize the manufacturing industry’s contributions to the growth and prosperity of our economy,” DelBene said. “It was wonderful...
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BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today joined more than 90 colleagues in sending President Obama a letter expressing concerns over anti-wildlife provisions included in various legislation likely to reach his desk. “If enacted, these provisions would undermine the Endangered Species Act (ESA), upend management of our national wildlife refuges and other federally protected lands, and harm individual species at risk of extinction. We urge you to maintain steadfast opposition to all of ...
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MOUNT VERNON – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement to award the Northwest Agriculture Business Center a $200,000 Rural Cooperative Development Grant. “I’m pleased to see the Northwest Agriculture Business Center receive this vital funding to help grow the rural economy of Skagit Valley. Our rural communities help create jobs, especially when provided with innovative tools like cooperative development grants,” DelBene said. “C...
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BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) held a hackathon this weekend for local high school students as part of the Congressional App Competition, a program to encourage innovation and computer science education. “As someone who worked in the technology sector before coming to Congress, I know firsthand that innovation requires creative, entrepreneurial leaders. The future of our nation and its economy depend on the next generations being able to think outside of the box. This competition ...
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