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December 7, 2020
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Earlier this year, our economy and our way of life was rocked when the COVID-19 pandemic caused small businesses to shutter their doors.


December 2, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman-elect Dan Newhouse (R-WA) named Sean V. O'Brien as the organization's new Executive Director for the 117th Congress.


November 30, 2020
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Native American history is engrained in the culture of the Pacific Northwest. Throughout our region, we are reminded of Tribal culture and heritage which greatly influence our way of life. November is Native American Heritage Month, and in Central Washington, we have a rich, storied Tribal history that should be recognized.


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November 24, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 19, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus for the 117th Congress.


November 23, 2020
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

From turkey and mashed potatoes to parades and football games, there are a number of family traditions that signify Thanksgiving, but none are as important as the opportunity to reflect on all we have to be grateful for and give thanks.


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November 19, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Executive Committee of the Congressional Western Caucus voted unanimously to elect Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) as Chairman of the Western Caucus for the 117th Congress.


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November 19, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to introduce the 2020 WHIP+ Authorization Act.


November 9, 2020
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

In Central Washington, we understand all-too-well the frustrations that come from feeling like rural communities are being ignored. Large cities and urban areas seem to suck all the air out of the room, leaving those of us in rural America feeling we do not have a voice.

Issues: Agriculture Energy Public Lands Hydropower and Water Rights Wildfires and Forest Management

November 2, 2020
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Over the past few months, catastrophic wildfires raged – once again – throughout Central Washington and across the West. Smoke blanketed the Pacific Northwest, and whole towns were essentially wiped off the map.

Issues: Wildfires and Forest Management

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October 29, 2020

ZILLAH, WA – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) recognized Zillah residents Margarita (Maggie) and Eugene Dawson as Central Washington's 2020 Angels in Adoption.