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Daily Archives: August 9th, 2022

Joe Kent stays ahead in sixth Top Two Count; Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes defeat

Excerpt: “Thank you, Southwest Washington, for entrusting me six times with the privilege of representing you in Congress," said Herrera Beutler. "Ever since I was first elected to this seat, I have done my very best to serve my home region and our country. Though my campaign came up short this time, I'm proud of all we've accomplished together for the place where I was raised and still call home."
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Elections
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President Biden signs CHIPS and Science bill crafted by Washington’s own Maria Cantwell

Excerpt: Senator Cantwell does the grunt work of governing. She has repeatedly pulled progress out of a balky, divided body. She was able to get a Republican-controlled Senate to permanently authorize and fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Teaming with Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. On Tuesday, August 9th, she was right next to President Joe Biden as he signed into law a key bill she steered across the finish line to keep America technologically competitive.
Written by:Joel Connelly
Categories:Legislative Advocacy, Policy Topics, Technology
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