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 »
U.S. Representatives Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Denny Heck (D-WA) were joined by U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Dave Reichert (D-WA), Adam Smith (D-WA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to protect Medicare Advantage and Part D plans from further payment cuts in a letter sent… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today issued the following statement regarding the two-year budget agreement:
“We must break the cycle of brinksmanship that has regularly defined the dysfunction in Congress, and move past manufactured crises that have serious consequences for our families, seniors and the middle class,” DelBene said. “As a businesswoman and… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today called on Congress to immediately protect seniors and people with disabilities from significant increases in their 2016 Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles. DelBene is cosponsoring legislation to fix this problem, called the Medicare Premium Fairness Act (H.R. 3696), which would keep Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles for all Medicare… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Eighty years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. This landmark legislation created an economic safety net that has benefited millions of Americans across the country. Today, it provides income security to more than 1.1 million people in Washington, including more than 105,000 in the First Congressional District. Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today on the 80th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law:
“Social Security has long been a lifeline for our middle class, and I am committed to strengthening and protecting it for future generations,” DelBene said. “We can’t break our promise to… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Fifty years ago today, President Lynden B. Johnson signed the Medicare program into law. Medicare now enables more than 50 million seniors and people with disabilities to receive quality healthcare, including 90,000 in Washington’s 1st Congressional District, and it must be protected for generations to come.
As we commemorate this important milestone,… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today on the 50th anniversary of Medicare:
“Fifty years ago, President Lynden Johnson signed the Medicare program into law, which has enabled millions of seniors and people with disabilities to receive quality healthcare. As we commemorate this important milestone, it’s critical that we look forward to the… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA):
“Fifty years ago, Congress enacted the Older Americans Act — a landmark achievement that has provided our nation’s seniors with vital assistance for the costs of food, nursing care and other support services. As we commemorate the 50th… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the FAIR Social Security Act, which would scrap the cap and keep Social Security solvent for more than 40 years.
“It’s critical that lawmakers are forward-looking in crafting policies that ensure our seniors continue to be well-cared for.” DelBene said. “Instead of breaking our promise to seniors, we… Read more »
