As I’m sure you already know, the VA Office of Inspector General (VAOIG) released two reports earlier this year that found 149 veterans had been harmed by Oracle Cerner’s electronic health record (EHR) system. Their findings only motivated me more to hold the VA accountable for the irreparable harm they have caused Eastern Washington veterans […]

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Spokane, Wash. – In honor of Veterans Day, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today encouraged veterans across Washington’s 5th Congressional District to participate in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. This project gives veterans the unique opportunity to share their story of service in the U.S. Armed Services, which will be preserved […]

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As a result of Democrats’ “Defund the Police” efforts, cities across America are experiencing an alarming surge in violent crime. Law enforcement officers are facing the toughest working conditions in years, all while illicit fentanyl is flowing into our country and robbing an entire generation of Americans from a chance at the life they deserve. […]

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Spokane, Wash. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined Newsmax’s Shaun Kraisman and Emma Rechenberg yesterday to discuss rising crime and the fentanyl crises, which are plaguing communities across the nation – including in Spokane, Washington.  A NATION THAT IS SAFE “I come from Spokane, Washington, known as a ‘big small town,’ but we […]

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When President Biden took office, inflation was at 1.4 percent. America was energy independent, and we were the largest energy producer in the world. Gas was $2.39 a gallon, and families could afford to put food on their tables. But all that has changed in just two short years. Inflation has soared to 8.2 percent. […]

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I’m horrified by what’s happening to cities across America. Violent crime, homicides, and assaults are on the rise. In Spokane, break-ins, vandalism, and stolen cars are becoming regular. Drive-by shootings are the new norm, and Camp Hope remains a hotbed for drug deals and criminal activity. Our big, small town doesn’t feel safe anymore. Sadly, […]

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If you’ve turned on the TV lately, you’ve probably seen two things – 1) the chaos taking place at our southern border, and 2) the Biden administration trying to pull the wool over your eyes. According to President Biden, “We’ve now gotten control” of the crisis. Vice President Kamala Harris wants you to know she’s […]

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Did you hear the news? According to the Nation’s Report Card released this morning by the Department of Education, math scores for students in fourth and eighth grade declined by the largest margin ever. This devastating report comes just weeks after reading scores for elementary school students plunged to their lowest levels since 1990. We […]

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Washington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today warned Governor Inslee to not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for children following the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vote to add COVID-19 vaccinations to the recommended schedule of vaccines for both adults and children.  […]

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Over the last two years, President Biden and House Democrats have made it clear that they are more interested in holding on to power than preserving the freedoms we hold dear. From lockdowns and mandates to heavy-handed government policies, the American people have seen their freedoms slowly erode, and they’ve had enough. House Republicans are […]

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