News List

New Terrorist Tribunal Law
Oct 27, 2006 - The September 11th terrorist attacks forever changed our nation. We are engaged in a global war that we did not seek, but that was brought to U.S. shores by the actions of terrorists. This month a bill was passed by Congress and signed into law that preserves our nation’s ability to interrogate and ... More

Protecting Salmon from Predatory Sea Lions
Oct 20, 2006 - Aggressive California sea lion predation of endangered fish is on the rise. Just ten years ago, one or two sea lions might be seen below Bonneville Dan in the spring. Now it’s commonplace to see nearly a hundred. In recent years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has observed that thousands of return... More

NW Power E-Newsletter
Oct 18, 2006 - Thank you for subscribing to my e-newsletter. I'm pleased to provide this Dams, BPA and Northwest Power e-newsletter as an additional way for me to keep in touch with those interested in energy issues facing our region. I hope you find it informative and I encourage you to forward it to any co-worke... More

Supporting Central Washington Specialty Crop Growers
Oct 13, 2006 - Opening new markets for our farmers and lowering unfair trade barriers is one of my top priorities. It’s critically important to Central Washington farmers and farm communities. Unfortunately, specialty crops are too often ignored when it comes to the development of U.S. farm policies. That’s why I ... More

Bipartisan Ethics Committee Launches Investigation
Oct 5, 2006 - I made the following statement at a joint press conference with Congressman Howard Berman, the senior Democrat on the Ethics Committee: Earlier today, the House Ethics Committee voted unanimously to establish an Investigative Subcommittee regarding any conduct of House Members, officers and staff re... More

Children’s Health Care – It’s a Matter of Fairness
Sep 29, 2006 - Ensuring that all children in Washington state have access to the health care they need is an important priority. In 1997, Congress created the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to provide states with federal funds for providing health care for children in lower income families. This... More

Highlighting Hanford's Historic B Reactor
Sep 22, 2006 - This month Hanford’s historic B Reactor is marking its 62nd Anniversary. From a scientific standpoint, the B Reactor is a testament to American ingenuity and innovation. From a historical standpoint it represents a part of Central Washington’s past and our nation’s past that should not be forgotten.... More

Interested Students Encouraged to Apply for Military Academy Nominations
Sep 15, 2006 - America’s continued freedom and security depend on the strength of our armed forces. In order to ensure that our military remains the best in the world we must continue to attract the highest caliber individuals to our nation’s military academies. As your U.S. Representative in Congress, I have the ... More

New Plan to Improve Rural Health Care
Sep 8, 2006 - There is no question that Central Washington’s rural communities face health care challenges that are much different than those faced in urban areas like Seattle or Los Angeles. From traveling hours for proper care to shortages of doctors and nurses, and inadequate reimbursement payments – access to... More

Back to School
Sep 1, 2006 - As parents purchase new school supplies and double check the school bus schedules, children across the nation are starting a new school year. With enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002, the federal government ended a decades-long era of spending billions of dollars on education without i... More

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