Congressman Rick Larsen is keeping his push on for Postmaster General to reverse his decision to close the Mail Processing Facility on Hardeson Road in South Everett. In the past Larsen has cited jobs and rural connections as reasons for keeping the facility open. This week Larsen added the all-mail primary election in August as […]
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Congressman Larsen Says Closure of Everett Postal Facility May Interfere With Primary Election
Can an “Occupy Everett” Member Beat Rick Larsen and Win a Seat in Congress?
May 30, 2012
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Just received a posting on the MyEverettNews.com Facebook page that a longtime member of Occupy Everett has decided to run against Rick Larsen for his seat in Congress. Mike Lapointe says he’s been a factory worker, Vice President of the United Electrical Workers Local 264 and an outspoken opponent of corporations dominating our political system. You […]
Congressman Larsen Calls Closure of Everett Mail Processing Facility “Outrageous”
May 18, 2012
Congressman Rick Larsen is urging the Postmaster General to reconsider the closure of the mail processing facility on Hardeson road in south Everett. Here’s a release from his office detailing his reasons… WASHINGTON—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is moving forward with its plan […]
Congressman Larsen to Host Small Business Roundtable in Everett
February 21, 2012
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Congressman Rick Larsen will be touring some small businesses in North Snohomish County and Everett tomorrow. After the tour, Larsen will preside over a small business roundtable with the associate administrator of the Small Business Administration, Calvin Goings. The roundtable will focus on small business resources and challenges facing small business owners in Everett. It […]
New Ships, More Sailors Coming to Naval Station Everett
February 14, 2012
Congressman Rick Larsen today announced the Navy plans to replace frigates at Naval Station Everett with destroyers. Here’s the press release… Larsen: “With this announcement, the future of Naval Station Everett is secured.” EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the Navy will boost its presence at Naval Station Everett, replacing each of the three […]
Larsen Announces Federal Aid for Everett Kimberly-Clark Workers
December 20, 2011
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Congressman Rick Larsen announced today that workers losing their jobs due to the shut-down of the Kimberly-Clark plant in Everett will be getting some help from the Federal Government. Here’s the news release we received earlier this morning… Larsen: Kimberly-Clark Workers to Receive Federal Assistance WASHINGTON—Workers at the Kimberly-Clark Everett facility will receive federal Trade […]
Will Everett’s Congressional Representation Switch from Rick Larsen to Jay Inslee?
May 25, 2011
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Following the results of the 2010 Census, Washington State will be getting a new Congressional District. That means the borders of the current districts will be changing and there’s a possibility that Everett, which is currently in district 2, represented in Congress by Rick Larsen, could be moved inside district 1, represented by Jay Inslee. […]
June 3, 2012
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