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  • Q&A with Cathy

    Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers|Nov 6, 2014

    I 'm excited to announce my new column, "Q&A with Cathy." I hope you'll submit any questions you may have - whether about the government, jobs, health care, or anything else - and I'll answer them in this series. You can email your questions to QandAwithCathy@mail.house. gov. I look forward to hearing from you! -Cathy Can the Sales Tax Deduction be extended to the citizens of the State of Washington when filing our income tax? Almost a quarter of Americans live in states that do not have an...

  • Helping Eastern Washington Students Reach Their Full Potential

    Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers|Aug 21, 2014

    WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA- 05) released the following statement earlier this month after introducing H.R. 5303, the 21st Century Classroom Innovation Act, which encourages the use of blended learning in the classroom. "In the past few years we've seen an increase in the number of classrooms integrating technology - and these personalized learning tools are leading to tremendous academic performance. As the mom of three, I see firsthand how technology in the classroom...

  • Achieving Goals: Why it is Time for Passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act

    Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers|Jan 23, 2014

    In the words of the civil rights leader we honor this month, "We must never al­low ourselves to become satisfied with unattained goals." Decades later, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words still ring true for all of us, including those who have disabilities. What are these goals for people with disabilities? They include education, employment, active partici­pation in a community, and living as independently as possible. They are the same goals we all share. As the mom of a 7-year old son, C...

  • How Can We Create and Maintain Jobs in Eastern Washington?

    Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers|Dec 26, 2013

    "A wide net catches the most Ð ish." That was 23-year old Jordan McCandless's approach to fÐinding a job. He claimed job-hunting as a 40-hour per week com- mitment after graduating from Whitworth Univer- sity in Spokane. And after countless applications and interviews, he still had no luck fÐinding a job. Jordan described his dreams of one day becom- ing a U.S. Senator, and was willing to work any sort of job or internship to get his foot in the door. He said, "My main concern is mak- ing su...

  • Building a 21st-Century VA

    Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers|Jun 20, 2013

    I t is no secret that veterans are facing difficult times. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims backlog has been a problem that has risen to national attention and prompted outrage, concerns and questions. And for good reason. As Americans, we must do everything we can to en- sure that programs and benefits administered by the VA are being done as efficiently and effectively as possible. This includes addressing the growing size of the backlog claims for disability benefits. While President Obama and VA Secretary Eric Shinse- ki...

  • How Can We Create and Maintain Jobs in Eastern Washington?

    Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers|Jan 2, 2000

    "A wide net catches the most Ð ish." That was 23-year old Jordan McCandless's approach to fÐinding a job. He claimed job-hunting as a 40-hour per week com- mitment after graduating from Whitworth Univer- sity in Spokane. And after countless applications and interviews, he still had no luck fÐinding a job. Jordan described his dreams of one day becom- ing a U.S. Senator, and was willing to work any sort of job or internship to get his foot in the door. He said, "My main concern is mak- ing su...