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Reichert Secures $7 Million for Energy, Infrastructure Support
Oct 1, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today lauded the passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which will provide more than $7.5 million in annual support for local infrastructure in Washington State for 2010. Reichert secured funding for two key flood contro...
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Reichert Votes for Clean Energy, Security Legislation
Jun 26, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) released the following statement today after the U.S. House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act:
“Energy independence and our national security are critical issues for America. These issues transcend politics. The future of this country is on the ...
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Reichert Praises President Obama’s Plan for Fuel Efficiency Standards
May 19, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today applauded President Barack Obama’s proposal for a new national fuel efficiency standard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions:
“President Obama’s consensus-based plan to reduce auto emissions is vital to protecting our environment, conserving natural resource...
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Reichert Response to President Obama’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
Feb 24, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) issued the following statement tonight in response to President Barack Obama’s address to Congress:
“Tonight, I was proud to be present as our nation’s President took to the podium in his first address to Congress. This is a critical time for our nation, and I shar...
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House Passes Reichert Energy Legislation
Sep 25, 2008
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed energy legislation late last night that included Congressman Dave Reichert’s (WA-08) amendment promoting the widespread use of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The provision was included in a bill (H.R. 6323) sponsored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) to estab...
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House Passes Energy Bill, Reichert Says “A Step Forward, but More Must be Done”
Sep 16, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) voted today to move much-needed energy legislation forward. The House passed H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. Reichert made the following statement:
“For Congress to listen to the American people and pass e...
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Reichert Introduces Bill to Allow Advanced Biofuels in Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Aug 5, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) introduced legislation late last week that would allow advanced biofuels to replace petroleum in the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Promoting Real Opportunities for Energy Security Act (PRO Energy Security Act), H.R.6823, would give the Secretary of Energ...
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Reichert Plug-In Hybrid Measure Passes House Committee
Jul 16, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today passed a bipartisan amendment out of the House Committee on Science and Technology that advances the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a critical alternative energy source for the Pacific Northwest. The amendment was lauded by members on b...
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House Passes Reichert Amendment to Ease Congestion and Pain at the Pump
Jun 26, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert’s (WA-08) amendment to ease congestion, help the environment, and save commuters from high gas prices unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. Reichert’s amendment to the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 (H.R. 6052) promotes mass tr...
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Reichert: Farm Bill Disrespects Every American Taxpayer
May 21, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) voted today to uphold a Presidential Veto on the Farm Bill:
“This $307 billion legislation disrespects every American taxpayer,” said Reichert. “How can Americans have faith in their government when it hands out millions of dollars in subsidies to millionaire f...
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