Considering one of the topics that President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could discuss during the Canadian leader's visit to Washington, D.C., later this week, it would be appropriate if Thursday's state dinner menu featured Columbia River salmon and wine from a Columbia Valley vineyard.
Washington state Congressional leaders are hopeful that the meeting of… Read more »
Today, Pacific Northwest Members of Congress urged the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security to take proactive measures to prevent the heavy losses to agriculture businesses caused in 2014 and 2015 due to technical problems with the H-2A visa system.
In their letter to Secretary John Kerry of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland… Read more »
Dear Friend,
In this Internet age, broadband plays a significant role in our ability to communicate, do business and educate our children. But too many communities, especially in remote or rural parts of the country, don’t have reliable access.
I recently heard from tribal leaders in the First District who told me about their struggles to get resources to improve… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Reps. John K. Delaney (Md.-6), Ben Luján (N.M.-3) and Suzan DelBene (WA-1) have filed resolutions Read more »
Several Woodinville cidery owners recently talked business with U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene when she visited Woodinville’s Locust Cider on Feb. 19.
Brothers Jason and Patrick Spears opened Locust Cider last March. Brian Callahan, owner of Woodinville’s Elemental Hard Cider, and Woodinville Mayor Bernie Talmas also came to meet with the congresswoman at Locust Cider.
One of 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 »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today introduced bipartisan legislation to require fish products purchased for federally subsidized school lunches be domestically harvested.
“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 »
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 »
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 »
WOODINVILLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited local small business, Locust Cider, to discuss the passage of tax relief for cideries.
“Washington’s First District is home to some of the world’s best cideries and breweries. These growing industries are vital to our economy,” DelBene said. “This important tax relief will help provide… Read more »
