eNewsletters
Successes and highlights of the past two years
Friend,I hope you had a terrific holiday! It was a wonderful time for my family (though I probably ate more Christmas cookies and roast-beast than I should’ve). As the 113th Congress draws to a close, I reflect back on my first two years representing you in Washington D.C. Despite it being a challenging couple of years, I’m really proud of the things that we’ve accomplished. As we head toward the New Year, I want to take a few minutes to share with you some of my favorite memories from the … Continue Reading
March 28, 2014
Thinking of Oso
March 28, 2014 Friend, I want to start by sharing my deepest sympathies with the Snohomish County community - all of those whose lives were lost and who were affected by the mudslide are in my thoughts and prayers, including the brave first responders. Here in Washington State, we take pride in our close-knit communities. So our hearts break when a tragedy of this magnitude hits a place like Oso. My team and I are in close contact with the governor, our senators, … Continue Reading
March 14, 2014
As we "spring" forward...
March 14, 2014 Friend, It looks like spring is just around the corner here in Washington State as well as in Washington D.C. You may have heard of the well-known Cherry Blossom Festival, drawing thousands to D.C. from late March through early April - we’re expecting over 250 constituents in our office alone. It’s a terrific time (though murder on the allergies). Please let me know if you and your family will be out visiting Washington D.C. and my office will do all we … Continue Reading
February 28, 2014
A Quick Hello and Some Upcoming Events
Friend, I want to begin with a shout out to everyone who was able to make it out to one of the events I held over the past few weeks. It's important to me that you have the opportunity to speak with me personally and tell me what's on your mind. We had a bunch of great events - "Kilmer at Your Company" visits, a terrific roundtable with the Hilltop Action Coalition, a fun (and filling) visit to the Asia Pacific Cultural Center's New Year celebration, and a whole lot more. Thank you to … Continue Reading
February 28, 2014
A quick hello and some upcoming events
February 28, 2014 Friend, I want to begin with a shout out to everyone who was able to make it out to one of the events I held over the past few weeks. It’s important to me that you have the opportunity to speak with me personally and tell me what’s on your mind. We had a bunch of great events - “Kilmer at Your Company” visits, a terrific roundtable with the Hilltop Action Coalition, a fun (and filling) visit to the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s New Year … Continue Reading
January 04, 2013
Floor Speeches
When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'.How House Members are allotted time to speak, or sometimes observe silence, are adapted from rules of order originally written by Thomas Jefferson. The speeches and other proceedings of the House are published daily in the Congressional Record.In the Speeches … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
Editorial Articles
Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines.Eventually editors realized that added interest in their newspapers and magazines could be sparked by allowing readers to express their opinions on the page opposite the editorial, and the modern op-ed was invented. Today 'editorial' and 'op-ed' are often used interchangeably to refer to any written piece expressing an opinion on … Continue Reading