Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today opposed a bill that would restrict government investments in science, technology and innovation based on partisan ideology. The bill makes specific cuts to programs designed to combat climate change, promote energy efficiency and spur renewable energy research and development. “Through my work in the private sector and as an entrepreneur, I learned the importance of making smart investments in cutting-edge technologies,” DelBene said. “No business would...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, the first federal bill aimed at preventing so-called “conversion therapy.” “Americans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender don’t need a ‘cure,’ they need equality under the law,” DelBene said. “This legislation is an important step toward protecting the LGBT community and their families from the fraudulent promises of conversion.” There is overwhelming consensus among medical, education, s...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020. “Strong economic growth can only be achieved when all working families have the opportunity to succeed,” DelBene said. “To build an economy that works for everyone, we need to ensure Americans working a 40-hour week aren’t living below the poverty line. Congress should raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour to restore the middle class and help fami...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) backed several legislative efforts this week to end discrimination and provide equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. “Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is simply unacceptable,” DelBene said. “I believe all Americans have the right to be treated equally, but there is still much to do to make this a reality for LGBT Americans, which is why I support efforts to protect children and prevent businesse...
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Today, members of the Washington state congressional delegation invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to include Washington state as part of his first official state visit to the United States later this year. In extending the invitation, the members emphasized the importance of the relationship between China and Washington state. “Your upcoming state visit to the United States is an important opportunity for our two governments to address the challenges we face and discuss issues where our inte...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called for the end of wage discrimination on Equal Pay Day, which symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women’s wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year. “It’s appalling that 52 years after passing the Equal Pay Act, women still make less than men,” DelBene said. “We can’t afford to wait another 50 years. Congress should and must act to make equal pay for equal work a reality.” Last month, DelBene joined Congresswoman...
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Roman conquerors, Egyptian pharaohs, pirates, movie stars and even a few Klingons spent the evening together during the 24th-annual Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce dinner and auction. The Hollywood-themed event, which took place on April 4 at Camp Huston in Gold Bar, included live and silent auctions, dessert auction, a raffle and costume contest. The event was considered a success, especially by Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Copple and her husband, Brian, who serves as...
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SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited FareStart, an eligible recipient for part of the $22 million job-training pilot program she secured for Washington state. DelBene met with students who could benefit from the pilot program. “Helping people find good-paying, long-term employment in a high demand industry is the best way to ensure everyone has access to economic opportunities,” DelBene said. “These funds will help those on nutrition assistance become self-sufficient by gi...
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BOTHELL – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) spoke to local researchers attending a National Science Foundation (NSF) Day grant workshop at UW Bothell. The workshop included NSF program officers and focused on advising researchers on how to better compete for limited research dollars to support their projects in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. “Research and innovation are central to American competitiveness and they are the driving force of our national economy,”...
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Dear Friend, To get our economy back on track and help Washington’s families and businesses, we need to find responsible, bipartisan solutions to our nation’s fiscal issues. Unfortunately, the Republican budget passed by the House of Representatives last week was neither responsible nor bipartisan. Yesterday, I spoke at an event with Senator Patty Murray about what a responsible, pragmatic budget should look like. I believe we must make smart investments in education, research, clean energy and...
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