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Reichert Urges Increased Transparency: Publish Committee Votes Within 48 Hours
Oct 28, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today introduced legislation that would enhance government transparency, allowing Americans greater access to each and every vote their representative takes – not only those taken on the floor of the House. The proposal, House Resolution 874, would require each of t...
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Reichert Community Safety Measure Passes House
Oct 28, 2009
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The House of Representatives today unanimously passed Congressman Dave Reichert’s (WA-08) legislation to designate the first week of October as “Celebrate Safe Communities” Week (CSC) and to recognize October as “Crime Prevention Month.” The measure recognizes these initiatives and promotes public s...
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Baldwin and Reichert Aim to Extend Tax Benefits for Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Personnel
Oct 1, 2009
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Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA) this week introduced legislation to continue federal tax benefits to volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders. Tax incentives help state and local governments attract and retain volunteer first responders, who serve...
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Reichert Secures Nearly $1.4 Million for Education, Foster Youth and for Kids’ Online Safety
Jul 24, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) cast his vote today in support of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding legislation that included critical funding for projects in Washington State to encourage participation in educational and recreational activities, to improve internet safet...
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House Passes Reichert Amendment to Combat Violence in Schools
Jun 18, 2009
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The House of Representatives today passed an amendment offered by Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) to provide new resources for a federal program that helps schools combat sexual harassment, bullying and gang-related violence. Reichert’s amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, Scien...
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Reichert Secures Community Safety Funds for King and Pierce Counties
Jun 4, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today announced that more than $2 million in funding to improve public safety in King and Pierce Counties, Washington was included in legislation that will soon be considered by Congress. Congressman Reichert requested these funds which will go to help emergency com...
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House Passes Reichert Measure to Improve School Safety
May 14, 2009
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The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a measure by Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) to bolster school safety. Reichert’s amendment enables new education funds for school repairs to be used for upgrades and modernizations to ensure schools are prepared and able to respond to emergencies suc...
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Reichert Lauds Passage of New Credit Card Protections for Consumers
Apr 30, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today voted in favor of the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009, comprehensive reform legislation crafted to bring new transparency to consumer lending and crack down on deceptive practices.
“Americans rely on access to credit in the course of their d...
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Reichert Applauds New Resources for Local Law Enforcement
Apr 23, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), a champion of local law enforcement since his arrival in Congress, today applauded House-passed legislation to strengthen the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, which provides grants to states and localities to hire and train law enforcement offic...
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Reichert in the Washington Times: Keep FEMA within Homeland Security
Jan 14, 2009
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As we await this week's hearings on the confirmation of Governor Janet Napolitano as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, one of the most widely discussed issues seems to be the fate of FEMA within the Department of Homeland Security. But the problem is the current debate is anything bu...
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